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TradeRated is a review management and referral platform built for tradespeople and local in-home service businesses, covering use cases such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, general contracting, painting, Handyman services, and more. Its core idea is not to send bulk SMS or email review requests after the job, but to collect feedback while the technician has just finished and the customer is still on site, using a QR code or link, with verification via GPS, timestamp, and assigned technician information.
The product centers on the workflow of “on-site collection — multi-platform publishing — attribution — incentives — tracking.” Customers can publish reviews to Google, Yelp, and Facebook, with BBB, Angi, HomeAdvisor, and other platforms also mentioned. Growth and higher tiers support photo and video proof, automated review guidance, full referral tracking, technician leaderboards, and gamified rewards. The dashboard provides real-time visibility into each review, referral, and technician’s performance. The review vault stores GPS, timestamp, and technician evidence, which can help support reinstatement appeals when Google removes a review. Permission granularity is not disclosed, but its team performance management capabilities appear to be a strong focus.
The site lists three monthly plans: Launch at a founder price of $349/month, then $649/month after the waitlist; Growth at a founder price of $649/month, then $949/month; and Scale at a founder price of $829/month, then $1129/month. The company states that there are no hidden fees and no annual lock-in, with demo booking as the primary conversion path. Growth includes API access, while Scale adds custom CRM integrations, white-label reviews, a dedicated SEO microsite, advanced analytics, phone and chat support, and an SLA.
Its strengths are a clear vertical focus and a good fit for the high-conversion moment in home services when a job has just been completed and customer sentiment is fresh. It also connects reviews, referrals, technician incentives, and local SEO, rather than acting as a generic review collection tool. The downsides are its relatively high entry price, making it better suited to service providers with stable average order values and monthly job volume. On security and compliance, aside from references to FCC rules, Google policies, and SMS opt-in data, there is no visible SOC 2, ISO, or similar certification. The Terms also include a broader platform description under Built By The Trades, so the exact product boundaries should be confirmed during the demo.
Access from China is unknown. Even if accessible, its main value depends on overseas review ecosystems such as Google, Yelp, and Facebook, so it offers limited help for local customer acquisition in China. Payment methods are also not disclosed. For businesses serving mainland China, options such as WeCom, WeChat Mini Programs, Weimob, Youzan, or a combination of local CRM and work order systems may be more appropriate. For businesses targeting the North American trades and home services market, TradeRated is directly comparable to Podium, Birdeye, and NiceJob.
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