WrkGenie vs Powered Now
Looking for a Powered Now alternative? This guide compares pricing, mobile workflow and fit for UK trades — including where Powered Now is genuinely stronger.
🇬🇧 Built for UK service businesses · Core from £19.99/month for 1 user
Competitor facts last checked: September 2026
Pricing comparison
| Feature | WrkGenie | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Core: £19.99/month for 1 user | Business £28/user/month; Professional £32/user/month; Premium £40/user/month — all excluding VAT |
| Free trial | Core and Pro: 14 days free. Continue on your chosen paid plan; no automatic charges. | 14-day free trial, no card |
| Quotes | Yes — build, send and convert to jobs | Yes — quoting on mobile |
| Invoices | Yes — UK-compliant, VAT-ready, payment links | Yes — invoicing and payments |
| Scheduling | Yes — diary, bookings, mobile-first | Yes — diary and drag-and-drop scheduling |
| CRM / history | Yes — customer records and job history | Yes — customer records and job history |
| Mobile & web | Native iPhone + Android + Web included in every plan | iPhone, iPad, Android and desktop |
Powered Now monthly billing: Business £28, Professional £32 and Premium £40 per user/month, all excluding VAT. Annual billing is £280, £320 and £400 per user/year respectively, excluding VAT. Checked 9 September 2026.
At a glance
| Feature | WrkGenie | Powered Now |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Core: £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro: £39.99/month for 3 users | Business £28/user/month; Professional £32/user/month; Premium £40/user/month — all excluding VAT |
| Certificates | Not a certification tool | 80+ trade forms & certificates (Gas Safety, EICR) |
| MTD / VAT returns | Not an accounting system | MTD compliance, VAT returns, CIS |
| Best for | Sole traders wanting speed and simplicity | Trades needing in-app certificates |
Who this comparison is for
For UK trade businesses weighing Powered Now's certification depth against a simpler mobile workflow with published UK plans.
How they compare
Certification
WrkGenie: Not a certification tool
Powered Now: 80+ trade forms & certificates signed on site
Tax features
WrkGenie: Not an accounting system
Powered Now: MTD compliance, VAT returns, CIS
Mobile
WrkGenie: Native iPhone + Android + Web
Powered Now: iPhone, iPad, Android and desktop
Pricing
WrkGenie: Core: £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro: £39.99/month for 3 users
Powered Now: All plans priced per user; VAT excluded
UK fit
WrkGenie: UK-first
Powered Now: UK-built, strong trade community
Why businesses switch from Powered Now
Powered Now has served UK trades for over a decade and ships specialist trade forms and certificates. WrkGenie appeals to businesses that want a faster native mobile experience, published UK plans and one connected quote-to-paid workflow.
- • Modern mobile workflow. Quote and invoice in seconds from a mobile-first app.
- • Published plan pricing. WrkGenie Core is £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro is £39.99/month for 3 users.
- • Faster quote-to-invoice. Convert an accepted quote to a job and invoice without re-entering lines.
- • Native mobile + Web included. One plan across phone and laptop.
- • No contracts. 14-day trial, then month-to-month.
Choose Powered Now if…
If you need trade certification inside the app — Gas Safety records, EICRs, risk assessments signed on the customer's phone — Powered Now's 80+ forms and certificates are a genuine advantage WrkGenie does not offer.
If you want MTD compliance, VAT returns and CIS handled inside the same tool, Powered Now's UK tax depth matters.
If your team has used Powered Now for years and your certificate and job history live there, switching has real cost.
Choose WrkGenie if…
- • UK sole traders. One person quoting on site, invoicing before they leave, chasing from the van.
- • Published team pricing. Pro includes 3 users for £39.99/month. Moving from Core to Pro changes your monthly price.
- • Simplicity. Fewer menus, faster path from quote to paid invoice.
- • Connected workflow. Customer, quote, booking, invoice and payment on one record.
The same business on your phone and laptop
App preview
Same business, phone or web
What changes in a working day
The practical difference is usually less admin, fewer handoffs, and a clearer next step when you are on the move.
From quote to payment
Before: Disconnected steps between acceptance and invoice.
With WrkGenie: Quote, job and invoice stay connected.
Mobile work
Before: The app feels heavier than the business needs on the road.
With WrkGenie: Quote and invoice on site with less backtracking.
Follow-up
Before: Chasing becomes a separate task to remember.
With WrkGenie: The connected workflow keeps the next action clear.
Migrating from Powered Now
The time needed depends on your customer data, open jobs and team setup. Start with one job, check the workflow, and keep your existing records available while you transition:
1. Export customers from Powered Now
Download your customer list and import into WrkGenie with notes.
2. Recreate your price list
Add standard jobs as WrkGenie quote templates.
3. Send a WrkGenie quote on the next enquiry
Keep Powered Now for in-progress and certificate work.
4. Complete one invoice cycle
Then route new enquiries through WrkGenie.
If WrkGenie sounds like a better fit, the 14-day free trial is the fastest way to find out — no contract required.
Why the switch feels worthwhile
- • A more modern experience. Built for a faster mobile workflow and a simpler path to payment.
- • Less complexity. Choose Core for 1 user or Pro for 3 users, with a published price for each plan.
- • Connected workflow. One record from enquiry to payment.
Frequently asked questions
Does WrkGenie do trade certificates?
No. WrkGenie is not a certification tool. If you need Gas Safety records, EICRs or other trade certificates generated in-app, Powered Now's 80+ forms are a real advantage.
Is WrkGenie cheaper than Powered Now?
It depends on user count and the features you need. WrkGenie Core is £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro is £39.99/month for 3 users. Powered Now charges per user on every plan: Business £28, Professional £32 or Premium £40 per user/month on monthly billing, excluding VAT. Compare the full cost for your team and billing term before deciding.
Does WrkGenie handle MTD and VAT returns?
No — WrkGenie is not accounting software. Powered Now includes MTD compliance and VAT returns.
Can gas engineers switch from Powered Now to WrkGenie?
Yes for the core workflow (quote, schedule, invoice), but keep a certification tool for gas paperwork — WrkGenie doesn't generate certificates.
Will I lose my Powered Now job history?
Historical jobs stay in Powered Now unless you note key details on WrkGenie customer records.
Where we checked Powered Now facts
Verified September 2026 from public Powered Now sources. Pricing and features can change — check the source for the latest.
- Powered Now homepage — Pricing, forms & certificates, UK positioning
- Powered Now pricing — Monthly and annual prices, per-user charges on all plans, VAT exclusion and tier features; checked 9 September 2026
Try WrkGenie for yourself
See how it feels in your own business — no contract, cancel anytime.
Core: £19.99/month for 1 user; Pro: £39.99/month for 3 users
Core and Pro: 14 days free. Continue on your chosen paid plan; no automatic charges.
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