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Powered Now vs Mucka
Both built in the UK, both aimed at tradespeople — but they solve different problems. Here's an honest look at where each one shines.
The quick verdict
Powered Now is the go-to if you need gas safety records, electrical certificates, and digital compliance forms. It's packed with features — GPS tracking, offline mode, digital signatures, MTD & VAT returns — and it's genuinely UK-built. The trade-off? At £40/user/mo for Premium, it can feel overwhelming, and there's a lot to configure before you get going.
Mucka does fewer things, but does them faster. At £30/mo (free plan available), you manage jobs, quotes, and invoices by voice through WhatsApp. No certificates, no GPS tracking — just the core admin that eats up your evenings, handled in seconds. If you don't need compliance forms, Mucka gets you back to the tools quicker.
Feature breakdown
Mucka vs Powered Now — side by side
| Feature | Mucka | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / £30 per month | From £40/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | — |
| Voice-first job management | ✓ | — |
| WhatsApp integration | ✓ | — |
| AI assistant | ✓ | — |
| Quoting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas safety records & electrical certificates | — | ✓ (standout feature) |
| Digital forms & signatures | — | ✓ |
| GPS tracking | — | ✓ |
| Offline mode | — | ✓ |
| Xero integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| QuickBooks integration | ✓ | — |
| Calendar sync (Google, Outlook, Apple) | ✓ | — |
| MTD-ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| UK-built | ✓ | ✓ |
| Easy to learn (minimal setup) | ✓ | — (feature-heavy) |
Where Mucka wins
Three reasons tradespeople choose Mucka over Powered Now
Talk, don't tap
Powered Now has loads of screens, menus, and form fields. Mucka lets you send a voice note and the AI builds your quote, sends your invoice, or logs your job. Seconds, not minutes.
WhatsApp-native
Powered Now has its own app with its own learning curve. Mucka works inside WhatsApp — no downloads, no training. You already know how to use it.
Simpler and cheaper
Powered Now Premium is £40/user/mo and tries to do everything. Mucka is £30/mo (free plan available) and focuses on the core stuff — quoting, invoicing, job management — done brilliantly by voice.
So, which one should you pick?
Choose Powered Now if…
- You're a gas engineer who needs Gas Safe certificates and compliance records
- You need electrical certificates (like BS 7671) built into your workflow
- You want digital forms, customer signatures, and GPS tracking on site
- You need offline mode for working in basements or areas with no signal
- You want MTD & VAT returns handled directly inside the app
Choose Mucka if…
- You don't need gas/electrical certificates — you just need fast admin
- You want to create quotes and invoices by voice in seconds
- You'd rather use WhatsApp than learn another app
- You want something simple that works straight away, no configuration needed
- You want a free plan to try before you commit
- You need QuickBooks, FreeAgent, or Sage integration alongside Xero
Ready to try Mucka?
Free plan available — no card required. See what voice-first job management actually feels like.