Comparison · 2026
Graft
VS
Tradify

Tradify is a solid job management app — built mostly for crews and small firms. Graft is built for the sole trader who needs job management and HMRC MTD submissions, in one app, for a fraction of the price.

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TL;DR

Tradify is for teams. Graft is for the sole trader.

Tradify costs £29–49/month and still doesn't file your MTD return — you'd add Xero on top (£15+) just for tax. Graft is £6.99/month, includes MTD, and is designed for one person on site. Same job done. About a quarter of the cost.

Side by side

What you get with each.

Comparison based on Tradify's "Lite" and "Pro" tiers (current UK pricing) plus the Xero add-on most users need for MTD.

GRAFT Tradify Lite Tradify + Xero
Job management✓✓✓
Quote on site✓✓✓
Invoice from a job✓✓✓
Time tracking✓✓✓
Materials & cost tracking✓✓✓
Mileage tracking✓✗Add-on
AI receipt scanning✓✗Xero only
Direct HMRC MTD submissions✓✗✓
Single app for everything✓✗✗
Built specifically for UK trades✓NZ originNZ + AU
Designed for one-person ops✓✗✗
Price£6.99/mo~£29/mo£44+/mo
Honest take

Which one's right for you?

Tradify earned its reputation. It's not the wrong choice — it's the wrong size for a lot of UK sole traders.

Pick Graft if

You're a sole trader.

  • You're one person, not a crew of five.
  • You want HMRC MTD submissions built in — not a separate Xero subscription.
  • You'd rather spend £6.99/mo than £40+/mo.
  • You want British UI, British examples, British tax flow.
  • You want AI receipt scanning out of the box.
Pick Tradify if

You're running a small crew.

  • You've got 3+ team members on jobs.
  • You need crew scheduling and dispatching.
  • You want field-service ticketing for inbound work orders.
  • You're already on Xero and don't mind the bill.
  • Cost isn't the deciding factor.
Common questions

Graft vs Tradify FAQ.

Tradify itself doesn't file MTD returns. It integrates with Xero / QuickBooks / MYOB — those file your tax. So in practice you're paying for two products. Graft handles MTD directly, no second tool.

Tradify Lite is roughly £29/month. Add Xero Starter for MTD at £15/month = £44/month minimum. £528/year. Graft is £6.99/month = £83.88/year. Saves you ~£440 every year.

Multi-user is on the roadmap, but Graft's first release is purpose-built for the sole trader. If you've already got a team and are expanding, Tradify or AccLoop are better fits today.

Not at launch. CSV import for clients and invoices is on the roadmap. Email [email protected] if you need migration help.

Try it

One app. Less than a pint a week.

Stop paying for Tradify and Xero. Graft does both for £6.99 a month.

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