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Is TrustATrader worth it in 2026? The cost and the arithmetic
TrustATrader costs: Publishes no prices; reported at £240 to £750 a year, billed annually in advance. (as reported by localadder.co.uk, September 2026). Whether it is worth it depends on what one job leaves you after costs and how many leads it takes to win one.
The arithmetic- At £20 a month (the yearly fee divided by 12), you need work from TrustATrader that leaves at least £20 after costs every month, whether or not enquiries come.
- How TrustATrader charges: A membership fee for your directory listing and profile. Ongoing membership.
- Who else gets the enquiry: Customers browse the directory and contact you directly.
Cost as reported by localadder.co.uk, September 2026. We publish no verdict on TrustATrader's lead quality: no public figure measures it.
The Worklanded figure, on the same termsWorklanded: £5 to £113 a lead, one published price per trade, no membership; every trade's price is on the lead price index. Worklanded vs TrustATrader.
Is TrustATrader worth it?
TrustATrader costs: Publishes no prices; reported at £240 to £750 a year, billed annually in advance. (as reported by localadder.co.uk, September 2026). Whether it is worth it depends on what one job leaves you after costs and how many leads it takes to win one. At £20 a month (the yearly fee divided by 12), you need work from TrustATrader that leaves at least £20 after costs every month, whether or not enquiries come.
How much does TrustATrader cost?
Publishes no prices; reported at £240 to £750 a year, billed annually in advance. Check TrustATrader for current rates.
What should I track before deciding?
Every lead or enquiry you pay for, whether you reached the person, whether you quoted, and whether you won. Divide what you spent by the jobs won: that is your cost per job, the number to compare with any other channel.
One firm per lead, and your money back if the customer doesn't respond.
Firms who join now are first in line when exclusive leads open in their area.
- One firm per leadEvery lead will go to one firm at a time, so you're never racing other firms for it.
- Money back if no responseIf the customer doesn't respond, you'll get your money back.
- Simple pricingPrices in pounds by lead quality, no contracts, and credits that never expire.
- Fair allocationLeads offered by fair share and distance, never by who pays most.
Pay only for the leads you open.
One published price per trade. No contract, no subscription.
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