Disclosure: This page is written by TaskDrop. We've done our best to represent Holdfort's features and pricing accurately based on their public website (holdfort.uk) as of April 2026. Competitor details may change — verify at holdfort.uk before making a decision.
The Short Version
Better if you want more features for less money
Free forever — no monthly subscription. TaskDrop Pay is free — bank details on every invoice, customers pay direct. We earn £80/quarter for MTD submissions. CIS invoices included. Voice note input + button menus — your choice. Auto payment reminders, job reports, HMRC deadline alerts, and letter before action — all included free.
Better if you need multi-month project tracking
£29.99/month single plan. Voice note input — say the job details instead of typing them. Dedicated project tracking for long jobs. 7-day free trial. Good for complex, ongoing projects.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | TaskDrop | Holdfort |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £0/month | £29.99/month |
| Free trial / commitment | No trial — free forever | 7-day trial → paid subscription |
| Input method | Text + Voice notes — AI transcribes what you say | Voice notes — AI transcribes what you say |
| App to download? | No — just WhatsApp | No — just WhatsApp |
| CIS invoices | ✓ All plans | ✓ Included |
| Card payments | ✓ TaskDrop Pay — all plans | ✗ Not available |
| Auto payment reminders | ✓ Included free | ✓ Included |
| Job site reports | ✓ Included free | ✓ Included |
| Expense logging | ✓ All plans | ✓ Via photo of receipt |
| Mileage tracking | ✓ All plans, HMRC rates | ✓ Included |
| Photo invoicing | ✓ Snap job sheet, AI extracts details | ✗ Not available |
| Facebook & Instagram leads | ✓ Messenger, Instagram DMs, Lead Ads → WhatsApp | ✗ Not available |
| Direct bank transfer | ✓ Free — bank details on every invoice | ✗ Not available |
| Bank details on invoice PDF | ✓ Sort code & account printed automatically | ✗ Not applicable |
| Letter Before Action | ✓ Included free | ✗ Not available |
| HMRC deadline reminders | ✓ Included free | ✗ Not available |
| Annual tax summary | ✓ Included free | ✗ Not available |
| direct MTD ITSA submission | ✓ All plans | ✓ Included |
| Multi-month project tracking | Stage invoicing via INVOICE button | ✓ Dedicated project feature |
| Quote acceptance link | ✓ All plans | ✓ Included |
| ICO registered | ✓ ZC122710 | ✓ ZC121084 |
Based on publicly available information from holdfort.uk and taskdrop.co.uk, April 2026.
The Key Difference — Text vs Voice
Both products now support voice note input, but they work differently.
Holdfort uses voice notes only. You hold the record button in WhatsApp and say the job details out loud — "Mrs Davies, boiler install, twelve hundred labour" — and Holdfort's AI transcribes it into an invoice. If you find typing slow or you often have dirty hands, this can feel faster.
TaskDrop supports both buttons and voice notes. Tap Create Doc → Invoice from the WhatsApp button menu and answer the questions in your own words — customer name, address, job description, hours, rate, materials. Or you can hold record and describe the job in your own words — any UK accent works: Scottish, Brummie, Scouse, Welsh. Onsite noise is handled automatically. You choose the method that fits the situation.
With TaskDrop, you have the choice. Type for precision when figures matter — speak for speed when your hands are full. The AI transcribes your voice note, extracts all the details, and shows you exactly what it understood before confirming. You're always in control of what goes on the invoice.
Both products use AI to transcribe voice notes. For most jobs this works well. The key difference is that TaskDrop gives you the option to type when you prefer precision — especially useful for CIS work where deduction calculations matter — while Holdfort is voice-only.
Pricing — The Honest Numbers
Holdfort has a single plan at £29.99/month with everything included. There's no cheaper tier.
TaskDrop is free, forever. No monthly subscription, no card required at signup. TaskDrop Pay is free — your bank details on every invoice — no processing fee. Every feature — branded PDFs, CIS invoices, TaskDrop Pay, voice notes, expense tracking, MTD ITSA submission (sandbox-tested, production credentials applied for), auto payment reminders, job reports, HMRC deadline alerts, letter before action generator, annual tax summary — is included free. We earn £80/quarter for MTD submissions. That's it.
Holdfort costs £29.99/month after a 7-day trial — £359.88/year. TaskDrop is free. The only paid feature is MTD ITSA submission at £80/quarter if you need it. If you don't, TaskDrop costs you nothing.
Holdfort's voice-only product is more focused — that's a real strength if you only want one input method and value simplicity over flexibility. If you'd rather have both buttons and voice, TaskDrop covers both modes free.
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose TaskDrop if:
- You want zero subscription cost — TaskDrop is free, forever
- You want Open Banking payments on invoices — customers pay via their banking app using your bank details
- You want the choice of buttons or voice note input — flexibility for any situation
- You do CIS work and want to type figures directly when precision matters
- You don't want a credit card capture trial converting to a paid subscription
- You want HMRC deadline reminders and an annual tax summary
- You want a Letter Before Action for chasing unpaid debts
Consider Holdfort if:
- You run long multi-month projects and want dedicated tracking
- You prefer paying a fixed £29.99/month subscription regardless of card-payment volume
- You prefer a voice-only workflow
No card required. Takes 2 minutes to set up. If it doesn't work for you, you walk away — no charge.
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