A free Rated People alternative for tradespeople

Rated People combines a monthly subscription with pay-per-lead: you pay a subscription and buy individual leads, and a limited number of tradespeople can buy each one.Tradelynx works differently: it’s free for tradespeople, routes one job to one verified trader, and charges a flat 2% only when a job completes and you’ve been paid.

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Tradelynx vs Rated People, side by side

How Tradelynx and Rated People compare, as of June 2026. Rated People details from Rated People for tradespeople; check their site for current terms.
	Tradelynx	Rated People
Model	A workflow, not a directory or a lead auction. One job is routed to one verified trader at a time.	A monthly subscription plus pay-per-lead. You pay a subscription and buy individual leads (with some lead credit included).
Fees	Free for tradespeople — no membership, no subscription, no per-lead charges. A flat 2% of the job value is charged only when the job completes and the customer pays you.	A monthly subscription on top of buying leads; you pay for the leads you take whether or not you go on to win the job.
Your lead	One job goes to one trader. Your lead is never sold to several tradespeople to compete over.	Up to three tradespeople can buy the same lead, so you're typically competing with two others who also paid for it.

Where Rated People might be the better fit

If you quote a lot of smaller jobs and want a low monthly subscription with leads available to buy, Rated People's model may suit.

Rated People alternative — FAQs

Is there a free alternative to Rated People?

Yes. Tradelynx is free for tradespeople — no subscription and no lead fees. You pay a flat 2% only when a job completes and you've been paid.

Does Rated People charge a subscription?

Rated People charges a monthly subscription on top of buying leads (as of June 2026). Tradelynx has no subscription — it's free to join, with a 2% fee only on completed jobs.

What's the difference between Tradelynx and Rated People?

Rated People charges a subscription plus per-lead fees for leads up to three pros can buy. Tradelynx routes one job to one trader, free, with 2% only on completion.

Free for tradespeople. 2% only on completed jobs.

No membership, no subscription, no per-lead charges. One job, one verified trader — your lead is never sold to several tradespeople to compete over.

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