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Kitsold and Checkatrade for people getting quotes
Kitsold sends your enquiry to at most three firms and emails you each one's name as it does; on the pages we read, Checkatrade says this about the same thing: you browse and contact the trades you choose. Firms pay for both.
| Kitsold | Checkatrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Free for you to ask | Yes | Not stated on the pages we read |
| How many firms can get your request | At most three | You browse and contact the trades you choose (localadder.co.uk) |
| Told each firm's name as it gets your details | Yes, by email, with a link to stop any more | Not stated on the pages we read |
| What firms pay | A fixed price per enquiry, published for every trade | Membership from £30 a month + VAT; lead-generating plans from £59 a month on 12-month contracts. Members report bills of £80 to £500 a month. (localadder.co.uk) |
| Health enquiries | Nothing shared until you choose the clinic or pharmacy | Not stated on the pages we read |
| Where | Mostly the UK, also the US | UK |
Checkatrade sources: localadder.co.uk. Kitsold: how it works for you. Checkatrade may have changed since these pages were read; check its own site.
Is Kitsold or Checkatrade better for getting quotes?
It depends what you want. Kitsold caps your details at three firms and names each one to you; Checkatrade: you browse and contact the trades you choose. Read both and choose.
How many firms get my details on Checkatrade?
You browse and contact the trades you choose, according to localadder.co.uk.
Is Kitsold free?
Yes. Firms pay a fixed published price for each enquiry they take.