Trustatrader vs Try Review Bloom — annual subscription vs permanent Google reviews. Which is better for UK tradespeople in 2026? Honest cost and ROI comparison.
Trustatrader is often chosen by tradespeople looking for a less competitive alternative to Checkatrade. But the model is structurally identical — you're building a reputation on their platform, not on Google.
The critical distinction is where customers discover you. Trustatrader has its own traffic and consumer base. Google has 8 billion searches per day. Building your reputation on Google means you're visible to every single person searching for your trade in your area — not just the fraction who visit Trustatrader.
One builds something permanent. One you rent indefinitely.
| What matters | Try Review Bloom | Trustatrader |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | ✓ £297 flat | ✗ £50–£150 annual subscription |
| Contract | ✓ 30 days notice | ✗ Annual — lock-in applies |
| Consumer reach | ✓ Google — 8 billion searches/day | ✗ Trustatrader — regional consumer base |
| What you own | ✓ Google reviews — permanent | ✗ Trustatrader reviews — on their platform |
| Google Maps impact | ✓ Direct — builds your ranking | ✗ None |
| Long-term value | ✓ Compounding — stronger over time | ✗ Static — depends on their traffic |
| Setup fee | ✓ None | ✗ Varies by trade and area |
| Cancellation | ✓ 30 days | ✗ Typically end of annual term |
Automated review requests, AI replies, GBP management, and citation management — one system, £297/month, permanently yours.
Personalised SMS and email after every completed job. No chasing. No forgetting. Customers who had a great experience hear from you within hours.
Every Google review — positive or negative — gets a professional, personalised response automatically. Keeps your GBP active 24/7.
Weekly posts, photos, category optimisation, heatmap tracking, competitor benchmarking. Your Google profile working for you every week.
Your business listed consistently across 50+ directories. Google uses this to verify who you are and where you operate — directly improving Map Pack ranking.
£297/month. No contract. First reviews arrive within 24 hours. Every review lives on your Google profile permanently — regardless of which platforms you use.