If you're a plumber, electrician, builder, or any tradesperson working in the UK, you already know: job photos matter. They protect you from disputes, help you get paid, and build trust with customers.

But which app should you actually use? We looked at the four main options available to UK tradespeople in 2026 and compared them on price, features, and who they're actually built for.

Transparency note: This guide is published on the TradeSnap website. We've done our best to give an honest assessment of all four apps, including where competitors are stronger. You should make your own decision based on your needs.

4 Apps Compared

1
CompanyCam
~£19 /user/month

Pros

  • Excellent team photo coordination
  • Project timeline view
  • GPS tagging & photo mapping
  • Wide US integration ecosystem

Cons

  • Expensive for sole traders
  • US-focused — limited UK integrations
  • No voice notes
  • No free tier (trial only)

Best For

US-based construction companies with multiple team members who need to coordinate photos across job sites.

2
Tradify
~£29 /month

Pros

  • Full business management suite
  • Quoting & invoicing built in
  • Scheduling & timesheets
  • Popular in NZ/AU/UK markets

Cons

  • Photo documentation is basic
  • No before/during/after labels
  • No voice notes on photos
  • Expensive if you only need photos

Best For

Tradespeople who want a single all-in-one app for quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and basic job photos.

3
SiteCam
~£29 /month

Pros

  • Designed for construction sites
  • Drawing & plan markup
  • Team role management
  • Enterprise compliance features

Cons

  • Overkill for individual tradespeople
  • Complex setup process
  • No voice notes
  • Expensive for sole traders

Best For

Construction companies managing large sites with multiple workers who need plan overlays and compliance documentation.

Full Feature Comparison

CompanyCam Tradify SiteCam TradeSnap
Price ~£19/user/mo ~£29/mo ~£29/mo £7.99/mo
Free Tier Trial only Trial only Trial only 5 free jobs
Before/During/After
Voice Notes
PDF Photo Reports Basic
Review Collection
Team Management
Quoting/Invoicing
UK-Focused Partial

Our Pick

Best Value for Sole Traders

TradeSnap

If you're an individual tradesperson or small team in the UK who needs to document jobs with photos, generate professional reports, and collect reviews — TradeSnap does all of that for a fraction of the price.

The other apps are great if you need team management (CompanyCam), full business operations (Tradify), or construction site compliance (SiteCam). But if job photo documentation is your primary need, TradeSnap is purpose-built for it.

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