Trade2Base vs FieldAware
FieldAware is an enterprise field service management platform built for larger US operations. Trade2Base is built for UK trade businesses of all sizes — with UK compliance, campaign attribution and flat per-business pricing that starts at £29/month with no demo required.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Trade2Base | FieldAware |
|---|---|---|
Campaign attribution (ad ROI) FieldAware has no marketing attribution layer | ||
AI campaign copywriting FieldAware focuses on enterprise field service without AI creative tools | ||
WhatsApp Business messaging FieldAware does not integrate with WhatsApp Business | ||
Direct mail integration | ||
VAT-compliant invoicing FieldAware is US-built — UK VAT invoicing requires configuration | ||
Gas Safe cert storage FieldAware has no UK-specific compliance features (Gas Safe, NICEIC, CIS) | ||
Customer self-serve portal FieldAware has limited customer-facing features | ||
Quote digital sign-off | ||
Job scheduling & dispatch FieldAware has enterprise-grade scheduling and dispatch | ||
Mobile app (iOS & Android) | ||
Service contracts / PSM FieldAware has strong service contract and SLA management | ||
Xero / QuickBooks integration FieldAware integrates with some accounting platforms | ||
Per-business pricing FieldAware charges per user with enterprise licensing | ||
7-day free trial FieldAware requires a demo and sales engagement — no self-serve trial | ||
UK-based support FieldAware has some UK presence but is US-headquartered | ||
GBP billing FieldAware is primarily USD-focused | ||
SMB pricing FieldAware is aimed at mid-market and enterprise operations | ||
AI quote drafting |
Based on published feature sets as of May 2026. FieldAware pricing varies by contract — verify with FieldAware directly.
Where Trade2Base pulls ahead
SMB pricing vs enterprise licensing
FieldAware is an enterprise field service platform designed for mid-to-large operations with complex pricing structures. Trade2Base is £29–179/month flat for unlimited engineers — no setup fees, no sales demos required, no annual contracts. A growing UK trade business can start in minutes, not months.
UK-built vs US enterprise software
FieldAware was built for the North American enterprise field service market. UK VAT invoicing, Gas Safe certificate management, NICEIC compliance, CIS tax handling and GBP billing are not core to its design. Trade2Base was built from day one for UK trade businesses — sole traders to 15-engineer teams — with UK compliance built in.
Growth tools FieldAware does not offer
FieldAware is a strong operational platform, but it has no marketing attribution or AI tools. Trade2Base connects Google Ads, Facebook and directories to the jobs they generate, includes AI quote drafting from site notes, AI customer replies and AI campaign copywriting. For trade businesses focused on growing revenue — not just managing existing jobs — this matters.
Pricing comparison
| Scenario | Trade2Base | FieldAware | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo engineer | £29/mo | Enterprise pricing | FieldAware does not target solo traders |
| 5-engineer team | £99/mo | £200-500+/mo estimated | Trade2Base is significantly cheaper |
| Setup / impl. fee | £0 | Typically required | FieldAware requires implementation support |
| Self-serve trial | ✓ 14 days | Demo required | Trade2Base starts in minutes, no call needed |
| GBP billing | ✓ Fixed £ | USD primary | |
| Campaign attribution | ✓ All plans | Not available |
FieldAware pricing is enterprise and requires a sales conversation. Trade2Base pricing is fixed in GBP with no setup fees or demos required.
When FieldAware might suit you better
- You are a large enterprise field service business with 50+ engineers, complex SLA requirements, multi-site operations and an IT team to manage implementation — FieldAware is built for this scale and complexity
- Your business operates primarily in North America where FieldAware has deep market-specific integrations, compliance knowledge and customer support coverage
- You need advanced workforce management, performance analytics and enterprise reporting that goes beyond what SMB field service tools typically offer — FieldAware provides this depth at enterprise scale
- Your organisation has formal procurement requirements — RFP processes, security questionnaires, enterprise SLAs and dedicated account management — that Trade2Base is not positioned to fulfil for very large organisations
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