Electrician invoice app: SaidToPaid, Tradify, Powered Now and Xero compared

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Short answer: Tradify and Powered Now are trade job-management apps with quoting and scheduling. Xero is accounting. SaidToPaid is for electricians who want to say the job on the way back to the van and send the invoice before the next one.

SaidToPaid lets you speak or type what you did, turns it into a priced invoice draft, and only sends it once you have checked and approved it. You can try it with 5 real documents free, no card needed. Solo is £10 + VAT a month on the founding rate (100 documents a month, one user) and Pro is £20 + VAT a month on the founding rate (unlimited documents, up to three users).

Electrician invoice app checklist

Certificates such as an Electrical Installation Certificate are separate from your invoice. If you need certificate software, check that specifically.

Read what to put on a tradesman invoice and invoicing tips for electricians.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best invoice app for electricians?

If you want quotes, invoices and reminders done fast by voice, SaidToPaid. If you need certificates and scheduling in one place, look at trade job-management apps.

Can an electrician invoice by voice?

Yes. With SaidToPaid you describe the job, for example "replaced consumer unit, £420 parts, five hours labour", and check the draft before sending.

Do electricians need to charge VAT?

Only if you are VAT registered. Your invoice should then show your VAT number and the VAT amount.