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Honest comparison · Updated July 2026WorkBee vs TradeMore
A straightforward comparison of both platforms for UK trade businesses. We're honest about what TradeMore does well — and where we think WorkBee is the better fit.
TradeMore requires access to your Gmail or Outlook inbox
To auto-extract enquiries, TradeMore connects via OAuth to your email account — giving it access to read your inbox. Many trade businesses are uncomfortable with a third-party app having this level of access. WorkBee never requires email account access. Our alternative is Buzz AI Receptionist, which handles inbound calls instead of emails.
Full feature comparison
Last updated July 2026. TradeMore pricing and features based on publicly available information. Contact us if anything is out of date.
Why most UK trades choose WorkBee
These are the factors that come up most often when businesses switch.
Your inbox stays yours
WorkBee never asks for access to your Gmail or Outlook. We handle inbound enquiries through Buzz AI Receptionist (phone), not by reading your email.
Rounds built in
If you run window cleaning, domestic cleaning, or gardening rounds — WorkBee is the only platform with a dedicated recurring round module and per-stop GoCardless collection.
Starts free. Stays cheap.
Solo traders use WorkBee free forever. Starter at £25/month covers 3 engineers. TradeMore starts at roughly double our price with no free option.
AI that actually works in the field
Voice notes → Whisper transcription → Claude structures the job notes automatically. Buzz AI Receptionist answers calls 24/7. Both built for trade workflows.
Where TradeMore has an edge (being honest)
We think WorkBee is the better platform for most UK trades — but there are a couple of things TradeMore does today that we're still building.
Email-to-quote automation
TradeMore can read your inbox and auto-generate a quote draft from customer emails. It's a genuinely useful feature if you're comfortable with the inbox access trade-off. We're building an equivalent that works through AI phone calls instead — Buzz logs the enquiry details without touching your email.
→ WorkBee AI Receptionist (Pro) is available now as an alternative approach.
API access
TradeMore has a developer API. WorkBee's API is in development and will be available on the Pro plan. If you need API access today, TradeMore has it.
→ Planned for WorkBee Pro — expected Q4 2026.
Pricing at a glance
WorkBee
TradeMore
TradeMore pricing is approximate — based on publicly available information at July 2026. Check their website for current pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my data from TradeMore into WorkBee?
Yes — you can import customers via CSV from the Customers section. Jobs and history can be imported manually or we can help. Contact us at hello@getworkbee.com.
Does WorkBee work for window cleaners switching from TradeMore?
Yes, and especially well — WorkBee's Rounds module is specifically designed for recurring route-based work. It supports weekly, fortnightly, 4-weekly, and monthly schedules with per-stop GoCardless collection.
Is WorkBee's AI receptionist comparable to TradeMore's inbox feature?
They solve a similar problem differently. TradeMore reads emails and extracts enquiries. WorkBee's Buzz AI Receptionist answers inbound phone calls and logs the enquiry. Neither approach is better for all businesses — it depends on whether your customers call or email.
What if I need features WorkBee doesn't have yet?
Sign up for free, use what's there, and tell us what you need. We ship fast — most features in the pipeline above are in active development. Email hello@getworkbee.com or use the in-app feedback.
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