How Tradeora works
1. Post a Request for Quote
Describe what you need, for your business or just for yourself (e.g. "200 office chairs delivered to Pretoria by 15 September") instead of Googling, WhatsApping and phoning around.
2. Receive & compare quotes
Verified suppliers in the relevant category respond with price, delivery time and their rating, side by side.
3. Accept, transact, review
Choose the best offer, message the supplier directly, and leave a rating once the job is done, building the trust system for everyone.
For buyers
Restaurants, guesthouses, contractors, schools, offices and property managers use Tradeora to find verified suppliers for construction, maintenance and trade services, without fragmenting the search across Google, WhatsApp and phone calls. You don't need to be a registered business, either: an individual needing a plumber, an electrician, or any other service for their home is just as welcome.
For suppliers
Electricians, plumbers, hardware suppliers, wholesalers and contractors list what they offer, receive qualified Requests for Quote directly in their category, and build a public track record through verified reviews. Freelancers and sole traders are welcome too: you can register as an individual, and if what you offer isn't in our category list, choose "Other" and describe it.
Pricing
Tradeora is completely free to use while we validate the platform: no commission on orders, no subscription, no listing fees, for buyers or suppliers. We're focused on getting real requests matched with real suppliers first; if that changes down the line, existing users will hear about it directly, not find out by surprise.
Trust & verification
Every profile, business or individual, carries a verification level:
- Basic: email and phone confirmed.
- Verified: company information checked by our team.
- Trusted: verified, with a real transaction history on the platform.
- Premium: trusted, with a strong customer satisfaction record and additional checks.