UK compliance built in
Gas Safe, EICR, FENSA and other certificates plus RAMS are ready out of the box — proper UK paperwork, not a generic form builder you have to configure.
⚡ Gaffer vs simPRO
The simPRO alternative built for UK trades
simPRO is a powerful project and asset platform for large contractors — but it can be complex and expensive to roll out. Gaffer gives growing UK trade businesses the full job-to-cash workflow, with UK compliance and an offline app baked in, ready in days not months.
No credit card required · Web & Android (iOS coming soon) · One-click import from simPRO
Why UK trades choose Gaffer over simPRO
CIS handled
CIS deductions are part of the workflow, so subcontractor invoicing and returns are straightforward instead of a spreadsheet on the side.
Offline-first mobile app
Your engineers can complete jobs, certificates and photos with no signal in a basement or loft, and everything syncs the moment they reconnect.
AI quoting from photos
Snap a few photos on site and let Gaffer's AI draft the quote, so estimates go out the same day rather than waiting for an evening at the desk.
Built-in VoIP
Make and log calls inside Gaffer so every customer conversation sits against the job — no separate phone system to bolt on.
Two-way accounting sync
Customers and invoices flow both ways with Xero and QuickBooks, so there's no double entry and your books stay clean. See the full list on our features page.
Switching from simPRO is painless
Our one-click import brings your business across so you don't lose history or momentum. Export from simPRO, import into Gaffer, and pick up where you left off — no manual re-keying. Check what's included on the pricing page.
- Customers and contact details
- Jobs and their history
- Quotes and estimates
- Invoices and payment records
- Line items and pricing
- Your existing documents and notes
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What you actually get with Gaffer
Rather than tell you what simPRO 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 simPRO: common questions
Is Gaffer a good simPRO alternative?
Yes. simPRO is a powerful project and asset tool aimed at larger contractors, but it can be complex and costly to roll out. Gaffer gives growing UK trade businesses the same job-to-cash workflow — quoting, scheduling, field execution, invoicing and payments — with built-in UK compliance, an offline app and a setup you can be live on within a week.
Can I import my data from simPRO?
Yes. Gaffer has a one-click import that brings across your customers, jobs, quotes and invoices so you keep your history and start where you left off, without manual re-keying.
Does it work for my trade?
Almost certainly. Gaffer ships compliance trade packs for 58 UK trades — including electricians, plumbers, heating engineers and tree surgeons — with the right certificates, forms and RAMS built in.
Do I need a card to trial Gaffer?
No. You get a full 14-day free trial with no credit card required, on web and Android (iOS coming soon), so you can test it against simPRO with your own jobs first.
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Make the switch from simPRO today
14 days free. Full access. No card needed. One-click import.