Fair comparison
CircuitHQ vs Tradify
Tradify is a good job app for every trade. CircuitHQ is built for electricians and solar installers. Here's an honest look at both.
Try the CircuitHQ demo| Feature | Tradify | CircuitHQ |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | All trades | Electricians and solar PV installers |
| Electrical certificates | EICR, EIC, Minor Works, PAT, emergency lighting and fire alarm forms (Pro and Plus plans) | EICR, EIC and Minor Works to BS 7671, with wiring code dropdowns, one-tap fill and a limitations pick-list |
| AI board reading | Not listed on Tradify's certificate or pricing pages | Photograph the board and the circuit schedule is pre-filled |
| Solar PV forms | PV array test, client handover, inspection report, installation checklist and commissioning forms | PV test and commissioning certificates on the job |
| MCS QMS and RECC paperwork | Not listed | Built in, kept per job |
| PV roof load and design tool | Not listed | Built in |
| Quotes, jobs, invoices, timesheets | Yes, with scheduling, online payments and reminders | Yes: quotes, jobs, customers, invoices, supplier bills and timesheets |
| Accounting sync | Xero, Sage and QuickBooks | Xero sync coming soon |
| Devices | Desktop, tablet, iPhone and Android apps | Web app in the browser on phone, tablet or PC |
| Who builds it | Software company | A working electrician and solar installer who uses it on his own jobs |
| How to try it | Free trial | Free demo with sample data and 20 AI reads a day |
Tradify details from Tradify's public pages, checked October 2026: electrical certificates, pricing and plans. Features change, so check Tradify's site for the latest. Tradify is a trade mark of its owner; CircuitHQ is not affiliated with Tradify.
Choose Tradify if…
- you run several trades, not just electrical
- you need Sage or QuickBooks sync today
- you want native phone apps and online card payments
Choose CircuitHQ if…
- certificates are the core of your work, not an add-on
- you want the circuit schedule pre-filled from a board photo
- you install solar and need MCS and RECC paperwork on the job
- you want software built by someone who does the same work
Questions
Does Tradify have electrical certificates?+
Yes. Tradify's UK certificate page lists EICR, EIC, Minor Works and other forms, included on its Pro and Plus plans.
What does CircuitHQ do that Tradify doesn't list?+
AI board reading to pre-fill circuit schedules, MCS QMS and RECC paperwork, and a PV roof load and design tool. None of these appear on Tradify's public certificate or pricing pages that we checked in October 2026.
Where is Tradify ahead?+
Tradify has mature scheduling and office tools, native phone apps, online payments and accounting sync with Xero, Sage and QuickBooks. CircuitHQ's Xero sync is coming soon.
Can I move from Tradify to CircuitHQ?+
Get in touch and we'll talk through your setup. You can try CircuitHQ first with the free demo.