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Software comparison · 2026

Trade2Base vs FieldEdge

FieldEdge is a US HVAC and plumbing field service platform with USD pricing and US compliance. Trade2Base is built for UK trade businesses — with VAT invoicing, Gas Safe compliance, GBP pricing, campaign attribution and a self-serve 7-day trial from £29/month.

Our verdict:Trade2Base for UK trade businesses. FieldEdge for US HVAC and plumbing service companies.

Feature comparison

FeatureTrade2BaseFieldEdge
Campaign attribution (ad ROI)
FieldEdge has no marketing attribution layer
AI campaign copywriting
FieldEdge has no AI creative or marketing tools
WhatsApp Business messaging
FieldEdge does not integrate with WhatsApp Business
Direct mail integration
VAT-compliant invoicing
FieldEdge invoicing is built for US tax — not UK VAT workflows
Gas Safe cert storage
FieldEdge has no UK trade compliance features
Customer self-serve portal
FieldEdge has a customer portal
Quote digital sign-off
FieldEdge has estimate and digital approval
Job scheduling & dispatch
FieldEdge has advanced scheduling and dispatch
Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Service contracts / PSM
FieldEdge has service agreement management — a core feature for HVAC
Xero / QuickBooks integration
FieldEdge integrates with QuickBooks — limited Xero support
GBP pricing (no conversion)
FieldEdge is priced in USD — UK businesses pay conversion fees
7-day free trial
FieldEdge requires a demo call to access pricing
UK-based support
FieldEdge is a US company (CSG company) with US-based support
HMRC / MTD compliance
FieldEdge is built for US tax compliance, not UK HMRC
AI quote drafting
Revenue pipeline dashboard

Based on published feature sets as of May 2026. FieldEdge does not publish pricing — contact them directly for a quote.

Where Trade2Base pulls ahead

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UK-native vs US HVAC software

FieldEdge is built for American HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors — USD pricing, US tax compliance (QuickBooks US) and US-based support. UK trade businesses need VAT-compliant invoicing, Gas Safe certificate storage, CIS subcontractor tax, Xero integration and HMRC-ready workflows. Trade2Base was built for UK trade businesses from day one.

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Campaign attribution vs no marketing tools

FieldEdge manages jobs and service agreements well — but has no concept of which marketing channels generate your customers or what each customer costs to acquire. Trade2Base connects Google Ads, Facebook, Checkatrade and directories to the jobs and revenue they generate, showing cost-per-booked-job by channel so you can optimise your marketing spend.

Self-serve trial vs sales-led demo

Getting started with FieldEdge requires booking a demo call and going through a sales process. Trade2Base is completely self-serve — sign up, enter your first job and send a quote in under 10 minutes. 7-day free trial with no card required. No sales call, no implementation fee, no minimum contract.

Pricing comparison

ScenarioTrade2BaseFieldEdgeNotes
Solo engineer£29/moDemo required (USD)FieldEdge does not publish pricing
Small team£99/moDemo required (USD)Per-user pricing estimated
Campaign attribution✓ All plansNot available
UK Gas Safe compliance✓ Built inNot available
WhatsApp integration✓ All plansNot available
Free self-serve trial7 daysDemo call required

FieldEdge pricing is not published — contact them directly. Trade2Base pricing is fixed in GBP with no conversion fees.

When FieldEdge might suit you better

  • You operate a US HVAC, plumbing or electrical service company and need a platform built specifically for American service businesses with QuickBooks US integration, US tax compliance and US-based customer support
  • You have a large HVAC or mechanical services business with extensive service agreement management needs — FieldEdge has deep service agreement features for planned maintenance contracts in the HVAC sector
  • You are already embedded in the US market with existing US accounting software, US compliance requirements and a preference for US-based support and onboarding
  • You want mature dispatch board functionality and technician performance analytics specifically designed for HVAC companies with large install and service fleets

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