TradeBench is free for tradespeople — unlimited job applications, verified profile, and up to 25 trusted connections at no cost. General contractors and businesses who hire start at $24/month for the Entry plan, with a 30-day free Pro trial included.

How much does TradeBench cost?

TradeBench has tiered pricing. For tradespeople: Standard is free with unlimited job applications, and TradePro is $4/month for application analytics, quote comparison insights, and full 2nd-degree visibility. For general contractors and businesses who hire: Entry is $24/month with up to 5 opportunity posts per month, and Pro is $79/month with unlimited posts, bench analytics, and a Pro profile badge. All paid GC plans include a 30-day free Pro trial. No transaction fees, no placement fees, no quote fees, no referral success fees.

Are there any transaction fees on TradeBench?

No. TradeBench has no posting fees, no quote fees, and no referral success fees. If work gets done through your network, TradeBench doesn't take a cut.

Simple pricing. No extra fees.

TradeBench is built to help you find trusted help faster — not charge you every time you post a job, request a quote, or pass work.

No posting fees. No quote fees. No referral success fees.

Get Started Free

Plans for every stage

Start free. Apply to as many jobs as you want, build your reputation, and get clear data on what's winning you work.

Standard

$0 / month

Apply to jobs, get matched, and build your reputation through trusted connections — free, forever.

Unlimited job applications
Get found by contractors who need your trade
Receive matched job notifications
Build a verified profile with your skills and trade
Up to 25 trusted connections
Private quote comparison
Basic opportunity tracking

Get Started Free

Best for:

Tradespeople looking for work, smaller crews, or anyone getting started and building their network.

Trade Pro

Recommended

$4 / month

For trades who want to know why they're winning or losing work — and grow through their network.

Everything in Standard, plus:

Application analytics — response rate and conversion insights
Quote comparison insights — see when you're high or low without revealing competitors
Full 2nd-degree visibility — get seen by more contractors
Unlimited trusted connections
Anonymous skill summaries
Private partner notes and tags
Pro badge on your profile
Full job tracking

Get Trade Pro

Best for:

Busy tradespeople and crews who want clear data on what's working, deeper network visibility, and an edge on every quote.

Schools & Programs

Free for 2026

Free for founding school partners. Full access for your graduating class through December 31, 2026.

A different product for institutions:

Graduate outcome dashboard
Verified institutional credentials
Co-branded cohort onboarding
Quarterly placement reports
Pro accounts for all graduates

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Best for:

Trade schools, colleges, and apprenticeship programs that want to track and improve graduate employment outcomes.

For contractors hiring trades

One agency placement fee covers 15+ years of TradeBench Pro.

Stop paying per post or per hire. TradeBench Pro is one flat monthly rate for unlimited matched opportunities to your trusted network.

	TradeBench Pro	Job boards (Indeed, ZipRecruiter)	Recruiting agency
Cost	$79 / month flat	$150–$300+ per post	20–30% of first-year salary
Cost to hire 10 trades	$948 / year	$1,500–$3,000+	$140,000+
Lead quality	Trusted network	Cold applicants	Pre-screened
Time to fill	Hours to days	Days to weeks	Weeks to months
Success / placement fees	None	None (pay per post)	Full placement fee
Network effects	Grows with use	None	None

Cost comparisons based on typical Indeed sponsored job pricing ($150–$300/post) and standard construction recruiting agency fees (20–30% of first-year salary, ~$70k average).

What you won't pay for

TradeBench keeps pricing simple.

No posting fees

Post a crew request, subcontract need, or referral without paying each time.

No quote fees

Respond to opportunities without getting charged to participate.

No referral success fees

If work gets done through your network, TradeBench doesn’t take a cut.

The platform feels like infrastructure, not a toll road.

Compare plans

Feature	Standard	Pro / Trade Pro
Get found by contractors
Matched job notifications
Verified trade profile
Job applications (trades)	Unlimited	Unlimited
Trusted connections	Up to 25	Unlimited
Quote submissions (business)	5 / month	Unlimited
Opportunity posting (business)	5 / month	Unlimited
Private quote comparison
Application analytics
Quote comparison insights
Full 2nd-degree visibility
Anonymous skill summaries
Private notes and tags
Pro profile badge
Full job tracking

Bring 3, Get Pro Free

Invite 3 tradespeople or contractors you trust to TradeBench. When they join, complete their profile, and confirm your connection — you get Pro free for 6 months. No tricks. No fine print.

How it works

1Invite someone you trust — a sub, supplier, GC, or anyone you’ve actually worked with
2They sign up, complete their profile, confirm your connection, and take at least one action on the platform
3Once 3 qualified people join through you, your Pro activates for 6 months

What counts?

Complete business profile, confirmed mutual connection, and at least one core action (post opportunity, submit quote, send or respond to a Quick Check).

Can I earn more?

Yes. Refer 9 qualified tradespeople and your Pro extends to a full year.

What do they get?

1 free month of Pro, so they can experience the full platform from day one.

Founding Partner Badge

Join during the beta and refer 3+ tradespeople to earn a permanent Founding Partner badge. It appears on your profile, in quote comparisons, and in trust path displays — a visible signal that you helped build the network from the ground up.

Start free. Upgrade when the network starts working for you.

Trusted help, private quotes, and better partner visibility — without extra fees every step of the way.