RunwiseOS vs Tradify: which fits a UK trade business?
Tradify is a solid job management app with a big UK user base. RunwiseOS is built by a UK contractor with construction site paperwork — RAMS, inductions, variations — built in, at a lower per-user price. Here's an honest look at the differences.
We've kept this factual. Tradify's details are taken from its UK pricing page and help centre and may change — check tradifyhq.com for the latest.
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| Capability | RunwiseOS | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Price per user / month | £29, every feature | £34 (Lite), £37 (Pro), £44 (Plus) |
| Every feature on one plan | Yes | Features split across Lite, Pro and Plus |
| CIS deductions on invoices | Built in | Via Sage integration only |
| Domestic Reverse Charge VAT | Built in | Not advertised |
| RAMS (risk assessments & method statements) | Built in | Not advertised |
| Site inductions by QR code | Built in | No |
| Variations with client approval by link | Built in | No |
| Planned maintenance contracts | Built in | Yes (higher plans) |
| Offline job sheets | Yes | Yes |
| Xero sync | Yes | Yes (also Sage and QuickBooks) |
| Client quote e-sign | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | 30 days, no card | 14 days |
Where Tradify is strong
Tradify has been around for years, has a large UK community, strong accounting integrations including Sage, and a polished app. If you're already on Sage and happy with it, that's a real plus.
Where RunwiseOS is stronger for UK trades
UK tax rules built in. CIS deductions and Domestic Reverse Charge VAT are applied on the invoice, not worked out in a spreadsheet afterwards.
Construction site paperwork. RAMS, QR site inductions, variations with client approval and a one-click evidence pack sit on every job.
Simple pricing in pounds. £29 per user with nothing held back for a higher tier.
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