Fixxa vs Manano
Two WhatsApp-based invoicing tools built around voice notes. One is UK-first, the other is Ireland-first. Here is how they compare on the details that matter for a UK sole trader.
Quick answer
Fixxa and Manano both let you send a voice note on WhatsApp and get back a quote or invoice. Fixxa is UK-first with GBP pricing, UK-specific trade workflows and MTD for Income Tax focus, and is an official WhatsApp Business Partner. Manano is Irish-built, prices in euros with a UK toggle, and passes card fees to the customer (2% EU, 3% UK). If you are trading in the UK, Fixxa is designed around you. If you are in Ireland or want the customer to cover card fees, Manano is worth a look.
At a glance
- Both are WhatsApp-native and accept voice notes in any language
- Fixxa is UK-first, GBP-priced at £19.99/month or £190/year with a 14-day free trial (no card)
- Manano is Irish, priced at €24/month (discounted from €60, locked in forever), with a free tier of 3 quotes/invoices/receipts
- Fixxa Pay: card payment links from 2.5% + £0.20 per paid invoice (paid by you)
- Manano: the customer pays the card fee (2% EU cards, 3% UK cards); cash and bank transfer are free
- Fixxa is Meta Business Verified and an official WhatsApp Business Partner
Side-by-side
| Feature | Fixxa | Manano |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | WhatsApp-native, voice-first | WhatsApp-native, voice or text in any language |
| Country focus | UK-first (GBP, UK trade workflows, MTD) | Ireland and UK (euro-first with UK toggle) |
| Price | £19.99/month or £190/year | €24/month (discounted from €60, locked in forever) |
| Free tier / trial | 14-day free trial, no card needed | 3 free quotes/invoices/receipts, no card needed |
| Card payments | Fixxa Pay links from 2.5% + £0.20 (paid by you) | Customer pays the card fee: 2% EU, 3% UK; cash and bank transfer free |
| Receipts / expenses | Digital records for MTD | Receipt photo expense tracking, VAT reports |
| Accounting exports | Digital records exportable for MTD workflows | Exports compatible with Xero and QuickBooks |
| WhatsApp status | Official WhatsApp Business Partner, Meta Business Verified | WhatsApp-based service |
Where Fixxa wins
UK-first pricing and workflows
GBP throughout, plus templates for UK-specific paperwork like CP12s and Gas Safe jobs. No currency toggles or euro pricing to translate.
Built for MTD for Income Tax
Every quote, invoice and payment is stored as a digital record ready for MTD, with a dedicated MTD guide for tradespeople.
Official WhatsApp partner
Fixxa is Meta Business Verified and an official WhatsApp Business Partner, which matters for message deliverability and long-term compliance.
Payments on your side, not the customer's
Fixxa Pay absorbs the fee into your margin (from 2.5% + £0.20) so the customer just sees a total. Some customers refuse to pay a visible surcharge.
Where Manano wins
Customer pays the card fee
Manano's model puts the card fee on the customer (2% EU, 3% UK) and keeps cash and bank transfer free, which some sole traders prefer for protecting margin.
Built for Ireland
Manano's testimonials and workflows are grounded in Irish trades (Dublin, Cork, Galway), so it fits naturally if that is your market.
Xero and QuickBooks-friendly exports
If your accountant lives in Xero or QuickBooks, Manano's exports are shaped for those tools.
Lower entry with the free tier
3 free quotes, invoices and receipts a month let you try Manano on a real job with no time pressure from a trial clock.
When Manano is the better choice
You are trading in Ireland, you already price in euros, or you specifically want the customer to cover the card processing fee rather than absorb it into your prices.
Our verdict
For UK tradespeople who want voice-to-invoice on WhatsApp with GBP pricing, MTD-ready records and the card fee handled on your side, Fixxa is the tighter fit. For Irish trades or anyone who wants the customer to pay the card surcharge, Manano is a fair alternative.
Frequently asked questions
No. Both are WhatsApp-based invoicing tools that accept voice notes, but Fixxa is UK-first with GBP pricing and MTD workflows, while Manano is Irish-built with euro-first pricing and a UK toggle.
Fixxa is £19.99/month or £190/year. Manano is €24/month (discounted from €60, locked in forever). On paper Fixxa is lower in GBP, but Manano has a free tier of 3 documents/month if you have very low volume.
With Fixxa Pay, you (the business) absorb the fee, from 2.5% + £0.20 per paid invoice on standard UK cards. With Manano, the customer pays the card fee: 2% on EU cards, 3% on UK cards. Cash and bank transfer are free on both.
Fixxa is built around UK Making Tax Digital for Income Tax and keeps a digital record of every quote, invoice and payment. Manano offers VAT reports and Xero/QuickBooks exports, which your accountant can use for MTD, but is not UK-MTD-specific.
Neither. Both live inside WhatsApp, which you already have on your phone.
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Comparison based on publicly available information, checked July 2026.
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