Honest comparison · Updated June 2026
The Powered Now alternative that fills your diary first
Powered Now is strong on paperwork — invoices, VAT and certificates. TradeHub OS starts before the paperwork exists: capturing every enquiry, texting back missed calls and showing which marketing actually pays.
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TradeHub OS vs Powered Now at a glance
| Feature | TradeHub OS | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| Job management & scheduling | ||
| Quotes & invoicing with VAT | ||
| Take card payments | ||
| Gas Safe / compliance certificates | ||
| Missed-call text-back (60s) | Not advertised | |
| WhatsApp, SMS, email & Facebook in one inbox | Not advertised | |
| Facebook & Instagram lead capture | Not advertised | |
| Ad ROI tracking (cost-per-lead to paid job) | Not advertised | |
| VAT return submission (Making Tax Digital) | Via Xero sync | Built in (Professional plan and up) |
| Pricing model | Flat plans from £59/mo — Squads covers 6 people for £129/mo | Per user, from £28/user/mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Features and pricing change — always check Powered Now's own site for their latest details.
Powered Now might suit you if…
- You want to submit VAT returns directly from your job management app — Powered Now has Making Tax Digital submission built in.
- You are a sole trader who mainly needs invoicing, certificates and tax compliance sorted.
- You prefer per-user pricing and only need one licence.
TradeHub OS is the better fit if…
- Your bigger problem is winning work, not filing it — lead capture, missed-call text-back and quote follow-ups are built in.
- You run Facebook or Google ads and want to see exactly which spend turns into paid jobs.
- You have a small team — Squads covers 6 people for a flat £129/month instead of six licences.
- You want customer conversations from WhatsApp, SMS, email and Facebook in one threaded inbox.
- You use Xero — invoices sync automatically and your accountant handles MTD from there.
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