MyBuilder.ie vs Tradesmen.ie

Dublin-founded trades marketplace (2010) — same shortlist-pay model as UK MyBuilder

MyBuilder.ie is the Irish leg of the MyBuilder network (UK + IE coverage). Free profile, pay only when shortlisted by a homeowner. Strong consumer-side presence in Irish trades search.

Pros

• + Shortlist-pay model — no payment for unsuccessful quotes
• + Dublin-founded with Irish market understanding
• + Cross-market consistency with UK MyBuilder
• + Strong consumer-side traffic

Cons

• − Smaller than UK equivalent
• − Lighter vetting than Checkatrade UK
• − No formal publisher affiliate program

Ireland’s largest trade-lead marketplace — homeowners post a job, up to 4 tradesmen bid

An Ireland-native, long-established quote marketplace (the "largest of its kind in Ireland") with 6,000+ active tradesmen and jobs in 180,000+ Irish homes. Homeowners post free; the platform texts/emails interested tradesmen, and the first four who respond within 15 minutes get the customer’s details. It is a pay-per-lead marketplace, not a passive directory.

Pros

• + Genuine Irish-native presence with a large active base (6,000+)
• + Clear lead mechanic (top-4, 15-minute window)
• + Vetting (registration fee + references or recognised qualification)
• + 14-day money-back guarantee

Cons

• − Pay-per-lead credit model (you pay to bid even if you don’t win)
• − Only the first 4 fast responders get the lead
• − Bidding inflates cost on high-value jobs
• − Upfront registration fee + prepaid credits before any return