⚡ Gaffer vs Joblogic

The Joblogic alternative built for UK trades

Joblogic is a capable, enterprise-leaning field-service platform. But if you run a UK trade business and want CIS, compliance certificates, an offline-first app and AI quoting in one place — without the enterprise overhead — Gaffer is built for you.

No credit card required · Built for UK trades · Web & Android (iOS coming soon)

Why UK trades choose Gaffer over Joblogic

UK compliance & certificates

Gas Safe, EICR, FENSA and more — generate and store the certificates UK trades actually need, against the job and customer.

Built-in CIS

Handle Construction Industry Scheme deductions properly, so subcontractor payments and records line up without spreadsheets.

Offline-first mobile app

Complete jobs, certificates and photos with no signal — in a basement, plant room or rural site — and it all syncs later.

AI quote from photos

Snap a few photos on site and let Gaffer's AI help you draft an accurate quote in minutes, not evenings.

Built-in VoIP

Make and log calls inside Gaffer with built-in VoIP, so every customer conversation stays attached to the job.

One-click import & sync

Bring your data across in one click and keep Xero and QuickBooks sync that pushes invoices, payments and contacts across running with no double entry.

Switching from Joblogic is painless

Our one-click data import brings your customers, jobs, quotes and invoices across, so you keep your full history and go live fast — no rekeying, no fresh start.

  • Customers and contact details
  • Jobs and their history
  • Quotes and estimates
  • Invoices and payment records
  • Two-way Xero & QuickBooks sync kept intact
  • Compliance trade packs ready for all 58 trades

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What you actually get with Gaffer

Rather than tell you what JobLogic 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.

Gaffer capabilities by the numbers
CapabilityIn GafferWhat that means on the job
Trade certificates & forms913 built inGas Safe records, EICRs, minor works, FENSA, RAMS — completed on site, signed, PDF issued before you leave.
UK trades with a ready-made pack58 tradesYour trade’s own forms, quote templates and workflows switched on from day one — not a form builder to configure.
Priced quote templates218 templatesStart from a real list of line items for the job in front of you rather than an empty quote.
Health & safety records39 featuresRisk assessments, permits, statutory inspections, HAVS exposure, health surveillance — with review dates that surface before they lapse.
Accreditation guidance30 UK schemesCHAS, Constructionline, NICEIC, ISO 9001 and more, each with its real requirements, evidence, cost and renewal period.
Public sector tenderingLive feedContract notices from the government’s Find a Tender service, filtered to your trades, with AI-assisted bid drafting.
Field app220+ screensOffline-first throughout — lofts, plant rooms, rural sites. Captures on the device and syncs when signal returns.
UK financeCIS & MTD VATConstruction 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 Joblogic: common questions

Is Gaffer a good Joblogic alternative?

Yes. Gaffer is an all-in-one job management platform built specifically for UK trade businesses, covering jobs, scheduling, quoting, invoicing, payments, CRM and compliance in one place — with UK-first features like CIS handling, Gas Safe and EICR certificates, RAMS and an offline-first mobile app. See the full feature list.

Can I import my data from Joblogic?

Yes. Gaffer includes one-click data import that brings across your customers, jobs, quotes and invoices from other tools, so you can switch without losing your history or starting from scratch.

Does Gaffer work for my trade?

Almost certainly. Gaffer ships with compliance trade packs for 58 UK trades — including electricians, plumbers, heating engineers, gas engineers and many more — each with the right forms, certificates and workflows out of the box.

Do I need a card to try Gaffer?

No. You can start a 14-day free trial with full access and no credit card required. Gaffer works on web and Android (iOS coming soon). See pricing for details.

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