Extra people do not cost extra
YourTradebase adds £15 a month for every user after the first. Pipeline covers up to 5 users for £30 a month and up to 15 for £50, so taking someone on does not change the bill.
Pipeline vs YourTradebase
Looking for a YourTradebase alternative?
YourTradebase is a long-standing British tool that does quoting, invoicing and job scheduling simply and well. Pipeline covers the same ground and adds a lead pipeline, a customer portal, automations and messaging - without charging per extra user.
Pipeline vs YourTradebase: the short version
If you are comparing Pipeline vs YourTradebase, or looking for a YourTradebase alternative, you are mostly choosing between deliberate simplicity and more of the business in one place. YourTradebase has been running since 2013 and does the core well: quotes that look sharp, job sheets, scheduling, invoicing, reminders and card payments, with Xero and QuickBooks connections and a mobile app. It is £29 a month plus £15 a month for each additional user, so a five-person team comes to £89 a month before VAT. Pipeline covers up to five users for £30 a month on annual billing, and adds a drag-and-drop lead pipeline, a branded customer portal, email and SMS messaging, tag-based automations, mailing lists and reporting - all included at every level.
Pipeline vs YourTradebase, feature by feature
A side-by-side look at how the two platforms line up for a UK service business.
| Feature | Pipeline | YourTradebase |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | From £10/mo | £29/mo |
| Cost of additional users | Included in plan | £15/mo each |
| Cost for a team of five | £30/mo | £89/mo |
| Free trial | 7 days | 30 days |
| Lead management & sales pipeline (kanban) | Yes | No- |
| Quotes & estimates with templates | Yes | Yes |
| Online quote acceptance & e-signature | Yes | Yes |
| Optional & multiple-choice quote items | Yes | No- |
| Job scheduling & job sheets | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring jobs | Yes | No- |
| Invoicing & online card payments | Yes | Yes |
| Invoice reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Expense tracking & job profitability | Yes | No- |
| Branded customer portal | Yes | No- |
| Email & SMS messaging | SMS billed extra | |
| Email & tag-based automations | Yes | Reminders |
| Mailing lists & campaigns | Yes | No- |
| Custom forms & questionnaires | Yes | No- |
| Reports & analytics dashboard | Yes | Basic |
| Public API & webhooks | Yes | No- |
| Xero & QuickBooks sync | Yes | Yes |
Comparison based on publicly available information about YourTradebase as of September 2026. Competitor features, plans and pricing change - please check their current plans. YourTradebase is a trademark of its respective owner; Pipeline is not affiliated with or endorsed by it.
Why teams choose Pipeline over YourTradebase
Leads tracked before they become jobs
A drag-and-drop pipeline with follow-up reminders and automations, so enquiries are worked rather than sitting in an inbox until someone remembers them.
A branded customer portal
Customers accept and sign quotes, pay invoices, sign off completed work, book appointments and leave reviews in one place carrying your branding.
Messaging and marketing built in
Email and SMS from inside the job, plus tag-based automations and mailing lists for keeping in front of past customers.
When YourTradebase might be the better fit
YourTradebase is a strong choice if you are a sole trader or a very small team who wants quoting and invoicing done simply, with as little software to learn as possible.
Simplicity as a feature
There is less to set up and less to learn. If all you need is quote, schedule, invoice, a smaller tool can be the right tool.
A 30-day free trial
A full month to try it without a card, which is considerably longer than the 7-day trial Pipeline offers.
Over a decade in the UK trades
YourTradebase has been serving British tradespeople since 2013 and has a loyal following. That track record counts.
What is YourTradebase?
YourTradebase is UK job management software for tradespeople, built by Forty Two Ltd and running since 2013. It focuses on the essentials of winning and billing work: quotes and estimates with templates, job scheduling and job sheets, invoicing with reminders, online card payments, and connections to Xero and QuickBooks, along with a mobile app for the field. Pricing is £29 a month with additional users at £15 a month each, subject to VAT, with two months free on annual billing and a 30-day free trial that does not ask for a card.
What would YourTradebase cost as you grow?
Put in what you pay per user and see it against a Pipeline plan, which is priced by team size rather than by seat. Check their current pricing - we do not publish other people's prices here, because they change.
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Pipeline prices are the published plans on our pricing page and include every feature on every plan. The other side is whatever you type in, so check it against your own bill.
Pipeline vs YourTradebase FAQs
How much does YourTradebase cost?
As of September 2026 YourTradebase is £29 a month, plus £15 a month for each additional user, subject to VAT, with two months free if you pay annually. A team of five therefore comes to £89 a month. Pipeline covers up to five users for £30 a month on annual billing. Check their pricing page for current figures.
Is Pipeline harder to use than YourTradebase?
There is more in it, so there is more to explore - but you do not have to use all of it on day one. Most teams send their first quote within an hour of setup, and free guided onboarding is included on every plan. If you only ever use quotes, jobs and invoices, that part works the same way.
What does Pipeline add over YourTradebase?
A drag-and-drop lead pipeline in front of the job, a branded customer portal for quote acceptance, payment and sign-off, SMS alongside email, tag-based automations, mailing lists, custom forms, job profitability reporting and a public API - all on every plan.
Can I import my data from YourTradebase?
Yes. Customers, contacts and invoices come across by CSV or directly from Xero or QuickBooks, and onboarding support is included on every plan.
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