Why UK tradespeople are switching from Pen & Paper / Excel to Graftly
'Free' is expensive.
Pen & paper doesn't cost a subscription — it costs your evenings.
Pen & Paper / Excel
"Free"
~4 hours/week on paperwork
Graftly
£25/mo
Unlimited field users (2 admin included)
"I did the shoebox-in-the-van thing for years. I built Graftly so you can finish the paperwork before you turn the key."
Feature-by-Feature
See exactly what you get. No hidden fees, no surprises.
| Feature | Pen & Paper / Excel |  Graftly |
|---|---|---|
Find a quote from 3 months ago Everything searchable | Painful digging | Search in seconds |
Get paid No more awkward conversations | Manual chasing | Auto-chase + payment links |
Proof if there's a dispute Legal armour | He said / she said | Photos + sign-off + locked PDF |
Losing records Van fire won't wipe your business | Easy to lose | Cloud backup |
Looking professional Win more jobs | Hit and miss | Clean quotes/invoices |
Team size Add staff without adding paperwork | Harder as you grow | £25 covers your whole crew |
Based on publicly available information as of January 2026
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When MTD hits April 2026, those receipts stuffed in your van become a compliance risk. Start your digital trail now.
Prices and features accurate as of January 2026. All information sourced from public websites. Graftly is not affiliated with Pen & Paper / Excel.