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Tradify vs Mucka
Two job management tools built for the trades — but very different in how they work, what they cost, and who they're really for. Here's an honest breakdown.
The quick verdict
Tradify is a well-established platform with strong team features — scheduling, timesheets, purchase orders — and it works well for growing businesses with multiple staff. But at £49/user/mo, it adds up fast, and everything requires manual input through the app.
Mucka is built for sole traders and small teams who want to skip the typing. At £30/mo (with a free plan), you manage jobs, quotes, and invoices by voice through WhatsApp. If speed and simplicity matter more than enterprise features, Mucka is the better fit.
Feature breakdown
Mucka vs Tradify — side by side
| Feature | Mucka | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / £30 per month | From £49/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | — |
| Voice-first job management | ✓ | — |
| WhatsApp integration | ✓ | — |
| AI assistant | ✓ | — |
| Quoting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Xero & QuickBooks integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar sync (Google, Outlook, Apple) | ✓ | — |
| MTD-ready | ✓ | — |
| UK-built | ✓ | — (New Zealand) |
| Timesheets | — | ✓ |
| Purchase orders | — | ✓ |
| Staff scheduling & team management | — | ✓ |
Where Mucka wins
Three reasons tradespeople switch from Tradify
Voice-first, not type-first
Tradify needs you to tap through screens and fill in forms. Mucka lets you send a voice note — the AI does the rest. Perfect when you're on site with dirty hands.
Works through WhatsApp
No new app to learn, no new login to remember. Mucka lives inside WhatsApp — the app you already use every day. Tradify requires its own dedicated app.
£30/mo vs £49/user/mo
Tradify charges per user per month. For a two-person team, that's nearly £100/mo. Mucka is a flat £30/mo with a free plan to get started. No per-seat surprises.
So, which one should you pick?
Choose Tradify if…
- You have a growing team and need timesheets, purchase orders, and staff scheduling
- You want price books and detailed job costing across multiple staff
- You prefer a traditional app-based workflow with forms and menus
- You don't mind paying per user and want a mature, established platform
Choose Mucka if…
- You're a sole trader or small team who wants to spend less time on admin
- You'd rather talk than type — voice notes are quicker than forms
- You want it all to work through WhatsApp, no new apps
- You want UK-built software that's MTD-ready from day one
- You want a free plan to try before committing
Ready to try Mucka?
Free plan available — no card required. See what voice-first job management actually feels like.