How Does VanLog Compare?
Most job management platforms are built for office dispatchers and trade teams. VanLog is designed from the ground up for individual tradespeople who run their business from their van.
VanLog vs. TradifyVS
Expensive per-user pricing vs. VanLog's sole trader focus.
Tradify (£39/mo per user) vs. VanLog (£0 - £14.99/mo).
VanLog vs. JobberVS
Bloated team dispatch software vs. VanLog's mobile-first site tracking.
Jobber (£49 - £220+/mo per user) vs. VanLog (£0 - £14.99/mo).
VanLog vs. TradeFlowVS
Unified team receptionist suites vs. VanLog's offline materials & P&L logs.
TradeFlow (£36/mo flat) vs. VanLog (£0 - £14.99/mo).
Why Sole Traders Choose VanLog
Offline-First Design
Basements, remote sites, or poor data connection. VanLog records all materials and scan requests locally and syncs them automatically when connection returns.
No Bloat, Pure Margin
No complex team scheduling boards or dispatcher interfaces. Track job expenses, mileage tax claims, and receipt scans directly from your dashboard in 30 seconds.
Fair Pricing Structures
Save hundreds of pounds per year. We offer a generous free Solo tier, scaling to £14.99/mo for Pro—with absolutely no per-user fees.
Feature Checklist
| Core Feature | VanLog Pro | Tradify | Jobber | TradeFlow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offline-First Caching | Yes | No | No | No |
| AI Receipt Scanner (AI API) | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| HMRC / Tax Mileage Journey Log | Yes | No | No | No |
| True Job Profit & Loss | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Materials Budget Tracker | Yes | No | No | No |
| Price Model | £0 - £14.99/mo | £39/mo per user | £49 - £220/mo | £36/mo flat |
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