Honest comparison of QuotePilot vs Rated People for UK tradespeople. Lead generation platform vs professional quoting software — what you actually need.
Like MyBuilder, Rated People is a marketplace that connects homeowners with tradespeople. It's a good top-of-funnel tool but it doesn't help you once you have the lead. Tradespeople on Rated People compete on response speed and quote quality — both of which QuotePilot directly improves.
| QuotePilot | Rated People | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From £7.99/month | Pay-per-lead or monthly subscription |
| Free tier | Yes — 3 quotes/month, forever | No free tier |
| Voice quoting | Yes — describe job by voice | No |
| AI quote generation | Yes | No |
| Customer portal | Yes — accept & pay online | No |
| Online payments | Yes — deposit + final payment | Not included |
| Mobile | Yes — web app + iOS coming | Yes (limited) |
| Automated follow-ups | Yes | No |
Tradespeople actively looking to grow their customer base through an established homeowner marketplace.
Tradespeople who want to close more of the enquiries they receive — whether from Rated People, referrals, social media, or any other source.
Yes — they work well together. Rated People fills your enquiry pipeline; QuotePilot turns those enquiries into professional quotes in 60 seconds so you win more of them.
No. Rated People connects you with homeowners but doesn't provide quoting software. Once you have the lead, you quote them using your own system — which is where QuotePilot comes in.
Speed and professionalism. The tradesperson who replies first with a branded, itemised quote usually wins the job. QuotePilot lets you send that quote in 60 seconds, from your phone, while the competition is still typing.
Yes — in fact it's more important. If you're paying for leads, converting a higher percentage of them is the fastest way to improve your return on that spend. QuotePilot pays for itself with one extra job won per month.
Voice-to-quote in 60 seconds. Customer portal, online payments, and automated follow-ups included.
Free plan includes 3 quotes/month. Trade plan from £7.99/month.