Most quoting apps are built for the UK, US, or Australia. Half of them have no idea what VAT rate a plumber in Cork should charge. This is an honest guide to what actually works for sole trader tradesmen in Ireland.
Free during Early Access. No credit card. Ready in 2 minutes.
A quoting app that does not know Irish VAT rates is not just inconvenient - it is a liability. Charge the wrong VAT rate on a quote and the invoice is wrong. Invoice wrong and Revenue has questions. For a plumber, electrician, or builder in Ireland, getting the VAT right on every document matters.
The other thing that matters for Irish tradesmen: most of the apps in this market were built in Australia, New Zealand, the US, or the UK. Some of them have Irish pricing pages. That does not mean they were built for you. PayReady was built in West Cork, specifically for the Irish and UK trades market, from day one.
Built specifically for sole trader tradesmen in the UK and Ireland. PayReady AI quote from plain English in 30 seconds. WhatsApp send. PayReady AI writes payment chasers. Irish VAT rates pre-set. Free during Early Access.
Job management platform with quoting and invoicing. Used by tradespeople in Ireland. Primary market is Australia and NZ. Per-user pricing adds up fast for a sole trader. No AI quote generation.
Built for trade businesses with teams and scheduling. Available in Ireland but Jobber Payments not available here. Priced in USD with exchange rate risk. Built for multi-staff operations.
Accounting platform, not a quoting tool. Your accountant probably uses it. Cannot generate quotes from a phone. No WhatsApp send. Not designed for a tradesman on site. Useful for books, not for jobs.
Generic invoicing form with no trade-specific VAT for Ireland, no AI quoting, no WhatsApp send. Built for any small business anywhere - not specifically for Irish tradesmen.
UK-only mobile-first invoicing app for tradespeople. Good features including voice-to-quote and CIS tracking. Does not support EUR or Irish VAT. UK tradesmen only.
| Ireland-specific feature | PayReady | Tradify | Jobber |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUR as primary currency | |||
| Irish VAT (23% / 13.5% / 9%) pre-set | |||
| Correct VAT rate applied by trade type | |||
| Online payments in Ireland | Coming soon | Not available | |
| Built by an Irish founder | |||
| Primary market is Ireland and UK | |||
| PayReady AI quote from plain English | |||
| WhatsApp send | |||
| Starting price for Irish sole traders | Free (Early Access) / €29/month | €38/month per user | $49/month USD |
AI quotes in 30 seconds. Irish VAT handled automatically. WhatsApp send. Built in West Cork for plumbers, electricians, builders, and every sole trader in between.
Free during Early Access. No credit card. Ready in 2 minutes.
