What is TradeTab used for?

TradeTab is browser-based invoicing for tradespeople that suggests line items with AI, emails PDF invoices with a pay link, and keeps estimates, change orders and clients together. It is a good fit for invoicing from the truck before the next job and small crews replacing invoicing spreadsheets.

Is TradeTab open source?

No. TradeTab is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Finance & Accounting category, open-source options include InvoicePlane, InvoiceShelf and Lago.

What are some alternatives to TradeTab?

TradeTab competes with FreshBooks, Wave and Zoho Invoice.

TradeTab: features, pricing and alternatives

About TradeTab

TradeTab is an invoice app built for plumbers, electricians, handymen and other trades who want to bill from their phone before leaving the job site. You choose the job, such as a faucet repair or a drain cleaning, and the AI proposes line items and prices that you can edit. The invoice goes to the client as a PDF by email, or as a link shared by text.

Clients can pay online by card through a pay link, or you can give them a PDF and collect payment by check, cash or Venmo. Invoices carry your business name and branding, and before and after job photos can be attached. A client list holds each customer's invoice history so you can see who still owes you, and estimates and change orders are included alongside invoices.

It works in the browser with no app to download, and the site offers free invoice templates for more than 30 trades. It is aimed at solo tradespeople and small crews rather than accountants or large teams. You can send three documents free with no card, and plans start from $9 per month.

Key features

AI line item suggestions by job type
PDF invoices by email or shared link
Online card payments through a pay link
Estimates and change orders
Client records with invoice history
Before and after job photos on invoices
Free invoice templates for many trades

Good fit for

Invoicing from the truck before the next job
Small crews replacing invoicing spreadsheets

Tags: invoicing; contractors; tradespeople; estimates; payments; pdf-invoices; ai-line-items

TradeTab: questions and answers

What is TradeTab used for?: TradeTab is browser-based invoicing for tradespeople that suggests line items with AI, emails PDF invoices with a pay link, and keeps estimates, change orders and clients together. It is a good fit for invoicing from the truck before the next job and small crews replacing invoicing spreadsheets.
Is TradeTab open source?: No. TradeTab is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Finance & Accounting category, open-source options include InvoicePlane, InvoiceShelf and Lago.
What are some alternatives to TradeTab?: TradeTab competes with FreshBooks, Wave and Zoho Invoice.