UK compliance certificates
Gas Safe records, EICRs, FENSA notifications and RAMS are built in — complete the right certificate on site and store it against the job.
⚡ Gaffer vs Commusoft
The Commusoft alternative built for UK trades
Commusoft is a capable field-service suite aimed at larger gas and heating firms, but its pricing is opaque and it isn't self-serve. Gaffer gives UK trades the same job-to-payment workflow with transparent pricing, an offline-first app and compliance built in — and you can start today.
No credit card required · Web & Android (iOS coming soon) · One-click import from Commusoft
Why UK trades choose Gaffer over Commusoft
CIS handled
Gaffer understands the Construction Industry Scheme, so deductions and subcontractor records are handled the UK way — not bolted on.
Offline-first mobile app
Complete jobs, capture photos and sign off certificates in a basement or rural site with no signal — everything syncs when you're back online.
AI quote from photos
Snap a few photos and let Gaffer's AI draft a tidy, itemised quote in seconds, so estimates go out while you're still on site.
Built-in VoIP & comms
Call, text and keep every customer conversation logged against the job — no separate phone system or chasing through your personal mobile.
One-click import from Commusoft
Bring your customers, jobs, quotes and invoices across in one click, with Xero and QuickBooks sync that pushes invoices, payments and contacts across so there's no double entry. See the full feature list.
Switching from Commusoft is painless
No re-keying, no lost history. Gaffer's one-click import brings your records straight across from Commusoft so you can pick up exactly where you left off — usually within a week. Check our simple, transparent pricing.
- Customer contacts, addresses and history
- Jobs and their status
- Quotes and estimates
- Invoices and payment records
- Two-way Xero & QuickBooks sync kept intact
- Compliance trade packs for 58 UK trades ready to go
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What you actually get with Gaffer
Rather than tell you what Commusoft does or does not do — their product, their roadmap — here is exactly what is in the box on our side, with the numbers. Every figure is what the platform ships today.
| Capability | In Gaffer | What that means on the job |
|---|---|---|
| Trade certificates & forms | 913 built in | Gas Safe records, EICRs, minor works, FENSA, RAMS — completed on site, signed, PDF issued before you leave. |
| UK trades with a ready-made pack | 58 trades | Your trade’s own forms, quote templates and workflows switched on from day one — not a form builder to configure. |
| Priced quote templates | 218 templates | Start from a real list of line items for the job in front of you rather than an empty quote. |
| Health & safety records | 39 features | Risk assessments, permits, statutory inspections, HAVS exposure, health surveillance — with review dates that surface before they lapse. |
| Accreditation guidance | 30 UK schemes | CHAS, Constructionline, NICEIC, ISO 9001 and more, each with its real requirements, evidence, cost and renewal period. |
| Public sector tendering | Live feed | Contract notices from the government’s Find a Tender service, filtered to your trades, with AI-assisted bid drafting. |
| Field app | 220+ screens | Offline-first throughout — lofts, plant rooms, rural sites. Captures on the device and syncs when signal returns. |
| UK finance | CIS & MTD VAT | Construction Industry Scheme deductions, MTD-ready VAT summaries, retention and variation orders handled the way UK trades need. |
Figures are counts from the live platform, not marketing rounding. Browse every feature or see pricing.
Gaffer vs Commusoft: common questions
Is Gaffer a good Commusoft alternative?
Yes. Gaffer is an all-in-one job-management platform built specifically for UK trades, with transparent self-serve pricing, a 14-day free trial, an offline-first mobile app and built-in UK compliance certificates — making it a strong alternative for firms looking beyond Commusoft.
Can I import my data from Commusoft?
Yes. Gaffer offers one-click import of your customers, jobs, quotes and invoices from other tools, so you can switch from Commusoft without losing your history or re-keying records.
Does Gaffer work for my trade?
Almost certainly. Gaffer ships compliance trade packs for 58 UK trades — including gas, heating, electrical, plumbing and more — with the right certificates, forms and RAMS built in.
Do I need a card to start the free trial?
No. You can start a 14-day free trial of Gaffer with no credit card required, and use the web app plus the Android app (iOS coming soon) straight away.
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