Honest comparison

Vexo HQ vs Powered Now

Powered Now is a popular choice for UK and Irish trades who want quoting and job paperwork on a phone. Vexo HQ overlaps on jobs and invoices — and pushes harder on the money side: instant take-payment options and chasing that doesn't need you to remember.

UK/Ireland trade software focused on quotes, jobs and paperwork.

Side by side

At a glance — based on publicly available information and how each product is typically used.

FeatureVexo HQPowered Now
Quotes & paperworkYesYes
Job schedulingYesYes
Tap to Pay / in-person cardYesVia connected payment tools
Klarna / pay-later for customersYesNo / not a focus
Automatic smart chasingYesReminders you drive
Crew seatsPriced per crew member as you growPlan-dependent
Pricing model€34.99/mo + crewSee powerednow.com for current plans

What Powered Now does well

  • Solid quoting and certificate/paperwork workflows many UK trades know well.
  • Mobile-friendly day-to-day job admin.
  • Established brand with a clear trade audience.

Where Vexo HQ is different

  • Getting paid is built in: Tap to Pay, links and Klarna — not a bolt-on afterthought.
  • Chasing that reads replies and stops when they pay, so you're not the awkward follow-up.
  • Guest links for customers: see the job and pay without installing anything.

Pick Powered Now if…

Your priority is certificates and paperwork templates you already run in Powered Now every day.

Pick Vexo HQ if…

Cash flow is the pain — you want jobs and collections in one place, with Klarna and smart chasing included.

Common questions

Is Vexo HQ like Powered Now?

Yes — Vexo HQ is job management software for tradespeople that helps you quote and run jobs, with payments and automatic chasing built in — so unpaid invoices don't sit in a list waiting for you to chase them.

This comparison reflects publicly available information and our honest read of both approaches as of 2026. Powered Now is a trademark of its owner; Vexo HQ is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Features and pricing change — always check current details on each vendor's site. Spot something outdated? Email support@vexohq.com and we'll correct it.

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Job management and automated payments for tradespeople

Vexo HQ is job management and automated payments for tradespeople in Ireland and the UK. Schedule jobs, keep customers and crew in the loop, and collect automated payments the same day by tap, link or bank — so you're not chasing invoices. Klarna lets your customer pay later while you take the full amount today.

Everything you need to run the job and get paid

30 days free, then €34.99/month. No card to start.

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