Tradecert review (UK, 2026)

Tradecert is a UK-built app that does one job: electrical certificates, with AI that reads a photo of the board to fill in circuit details. We compared its published pricing, certificate list and user reviews on 12 October 2026 to see who it suits, and where it stops.

Who should buy Tradecert, and who should not?

Tradecert key facts

What does Tradecert do well?

AI that cuts EICR time

Tradecert's headline feature is reading a photo of the consumer unit and filling in the circuit schedule. It also suggests BS 7671-referenced observation wording, flags impossible values and has a "Validate" check for missed fields. Several Trustpilot reviewers single out the AI as the biggest time saver, with one saying it halved their EICR time.

Works on every device

iPhone, iPad, Android and any computer through a browser all share one login, and the app works offline on site. That is a real advantage over Apple-only tools if your team uses mixed phones.

Cheap for teams

Extra engineers cost £7 a month and office users are free. Two people can also work on the same certificate live, which helps when one person tests and another writes up.

Up to date with Amendment 4

BS 7671:2018+A4:2026 was published on 15 April 2026, and NICEIC Online moves to A4-only forms from 15 October 2026. Tradecert's App Store notes say its electrical certificates now default to A4, so you are not waiting for an update. Our guide to BS 7671 Amendment 4 explains what changed.

Outstanding reviews

Trustpilot UK showed 4.9 from 197 reviews and the UK App Store 4.9 from 87 ratings when we checked.

Where does Tradecert fall short?

• Certificates only. There are no quotes, invoices, scheduling or accounting links. Most electricians will pay for a second app as well.
• Dearer than iCertifi for one person. £18 a month plus VAT is about £259.20 a year, against £125.99 a year (including VAT) for iCertifi's 12-month unlimited plan.
• AI tokens run out. The paid plan includes 250 AI tokens a month. Busy EICR teams may need top-ups, and we did not find top-up prices on the pages we checked.
• Pricing page hard to read. The full tier detail was not readable on the pricing page when we checked. The £18, £7 and free office user figures come from the homepage.
• Mixed promotions. We saw a "first month free" code and a separate "3 months free" switching offer. Check which one applies to you.
• No Capterra UK reviews found. Its strong scores come from Trustpilot and the App Store only.

How much does Tradecert cost?

Tradecert's homepage lists the paid plan at £18 a month ex VAT, with £7 for each additional engineer and free office users. There is no contract and certificates are unlimited.

If you are VAT registered, you can usually reclaim the VAT, so the ex VAT figure is your real cost.

See our EasyCert review if you prefer a one-off desktop licence, and our electrical certificate software comparison for the full field.

Tradecert features in detail

EIC, EICR and Minor Works

The core BS 7671 forms are all there: the Electrical Installation Certificate, the Electrical Installation Condition Report and the Minor Works certificate. Built-in calculations and 18th Edition validation check your entries. Our EICR guide explains what each part of the report means.

Beyond the wiring regs

Tradecert lists 4 EV charger certificates, 15 fire alarm forms, 4 emergency lighting forms, Solar PV, PAT, danger notices and a domestic ventilation installation and commissioning certificate (added in the latest release). That covers most small electrical contractors' paperwork in one app.

Devices and offline use

The app needs iOS or iPadOS 16.4 or later on Apple devices, and runs on Android and in a web browser. Work offline in a loft or basement and it syncs when you get signal.

Teams and branding

Live multi-user editing, roles and permissions, company branding and automatic serial numbers are included. You can also import past PDFs and test results.

Scheme bodies

Tradecert says it is used by NICEIC, NAPIT, SELECT and Blue Flame registered professionals. Note that NICEIC also runs its own online certification system, so NICEIC members should compare both.

What do users say about Tradecert?

These are third-party scores, not our own rating. We do not average them.

98% of Trustpilot reviews were 5-star when we checked. Reviewers praise ease of use, the AI tools and fast support, with some saying questions were answered within the hour. The few complaints mention cramped layouts on small phone screens and occasional glitches when the AI reads large photos of distribution boards.

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