Trade2Base vs Housecall Pro
Housecall Pro is a capable field service platform built for the US market. If you're a UK trade business that needs VAT invoicing, Gas Safe compliance, CIS handling and pricing that doesn't scale per engineer — here's how they compare.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Trade2Base | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
Campaign attribution (ad ROI) Housecall Pro has basic marketing tools but no attribution to revenue | ||
WhatsApp Business messaging US focus — SMS only | ||
VAT-compliant invoicing Designed for USD/US tax | ||
Gas Safe cert storage | ||
CIS tax deduction handling | ||
UK bank / Stripe integration US-centric payment processing | ||
Customer self-serve portal | ||
AI campaign copywriting | ||
Direct mail integration | ||
Scheduling & dispatch | ||
Mobile app (Android) | ||
Xero integration Limited UK accounting integrations | ||
Per-business pricing Housecall Pro charges per user | ||
Route optimisation | ||
GPS tracking | ||
UK-based support US-based support only |
Based on published feature sets as of May 2026. Some features may have changed — verify with each vendor.
Where Trade2Base pulls ahead
Built for UK compliance
Housecall Pro has no VAT, Gas Safe or CIS features — it was built for the US market. Trade2Base ships with VAT-compliant invoicing, Gas Safe certificate storage, CIS deduction handling and Mailhaus direct mail out of the box. Switching a US tool to work for UK compliance is not a configuration task — it requires fundamental redesign.
Per-business pricing vs per-user
Housecall Pro charges per user, which means your costs grow as you hire. A 5-engineer team pays roughly £160/mo with Housecall Pro. Trade2Base charges per business — the same 5-engineer team pays £99/mo on Growth. As you grow, the pricing gap widens further.
Campaign attribution
Housecall Pro has basic marketing features but does not connect your ad spend to the invoices it generated. Trade2Base tracks every lead from Facebook, Google, leaflet drops and referrals through to the booked job and paid invoice. You see actual return on every marketing pound spent — not just cost per click.
Pricing comparison
| Plan | Trade2Base | Housecall Pro | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | £29/mo | ~$49/mo (~£40/mo) | Single user |
| 3-engineer team | £29/mo | ~$120/mo (~£95/mo) | Per-business vs per-user |
| 5-engineer team | £99/mo | ~$200/mo (~£160/mo) | Per-business vs per-user |
| VAT invoicing | ✓ All plans | ✗ Not available | |
| Gas Safe cert storage | ✓ All plans | ✗ Not available | |
| Free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
Housecall Pro pricing converted from USD at approximate exchange rate. Prices exclude VAT. Exchange rate as of May 2026.
When Housecall Pro might suit you better
- You operate in the US or Canada and bill in USD — Housecall Pro is built for that market
- Route optimisation and GPS fleet tracking are immediate priorities for your dispatch team
- You have a large US-based operation with complex multi-technician dispatching needs
- Your accountant uses QuickBooks Online and you want native US accounting integration
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