Side-by-side comparison
Powered Now is a UK trade software platform with a unique strength: compliance certificates (Gas Safe, NICEIC, electrical inspection reports). PayReady focuses on quoting fast, invoicing from your phone, and getting paid - with PayReady AI quote generation in 30 seconds and PayReady AI payment reminders. Here is the full comparison.
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The key difference
The right choice depends on how important compliance certificates are to your trade. For most sole traders, fast quoting and getting paid matters more than certificate management.
PayReady
PayReady AI quote from plain English in 30 seconds. WhatsApp send. One-tap invoice. PayReady AI writes your payment chaser in Friendly, Firm, or Final Notice tone when a client goes quiet. Full Irish and UK VAT support. Built entirely for your phone - no laptop, no training.
Powered Now
Powered Now is a UK trade management platform with quoting, invoicing, and - its standout feature - compliance certificate management (Gas Safe, NICEIC, NAPIT, electrical installation condition reports). A strong choice for heating engineers and electricians who need to issue and store regulated certificates. Desktop-first, no AI quoting.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PayReady | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| PayReady AI quote from plain English (30 sec) | ||
| WhatsApp send | ||
| Mobile-first (works fully on phone) | Partial | |
| Irish VAT rates (23% / 13.5% / 9%) | ||
| EUR support (Ireland) | ||
| PayReady AI payment reminders - 3 tones | ||
| Stage invoicing | ||
| Gas Safe / NICEIC certificates | ||
| Electrical condition reports | ||
| Works in Ireland and the UK | UK only | |
| Starting price | Free | ~£20/mo |
Pricing comparison
PayReady
Free now
Join during Early Access and lock in your founding member rate when pricing launches. No credit card, no time limit.
Powered Now
~£20/mo
UK trade software with compliance certificates. No Irish market support or AI features.
PayReady is completely free during Early Access. PayReady Pro is £25/month (UK) - in a similar price range to Powered Now but adds PayReady AI quoting, WhatsApp send, and PayReady AI payment chasers that Powered Now does not offer.
The compliance certificate question
Powered Now's standout feature is compliance certificate management - Gas Safe records, NICEIC certificates, Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), and similar regulated documents. If you are a gas engineer or electrician who issues these certificates regularly, Powered Now has a clear advantage over PayReady in this specific area.
PayReady focuses on quoting, invoicing, and getting paid - and is built for all trade types, not just compliance-heavy ones. If compliance certificates are a small part of your workflow, PayReady's AI quoting and payment chasers may deliver more daily value. If certificates are your primary documentation need, Powered Now is worth considering alongside PayReady.
Our honest take
Choose PayReady if
Consider Powered Now if
If compliance certificates are not your main need, PayReady delivers more for the daily workflow - and it is free during Early Access.
Free during Early Access. No credit card. Ready in 2 minutes.
Common questions
