Looking for a Bark alternative?
Bark sells leads using credits, so what each lead costs depends on the job. Arkadia Connect charges a flat monthly price for job alerts in your trade and area, with no credits to buy and no per-lead fee.
How Bark's credits work
According to whito.co.uk, "Bark cost UK" (checked July 2026, updated August 2026), Bark sells leads using credits. The list price is reported as £1.80 + VAT per credit. Leads typically cost about 5 to 20 or more credits, depending on job size, and each lead can be bought by up to around five professionals. Credits bought from 1 November 2025 expire after three months.
Bark and Arkadia Connect at a glance
| Bark | Arkadia Connect | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | Credits, bought to spend on leads | Flat monthly or yearly plan |
| Price per lead | Reported at about 5 to 20+ credits per lead, depending on job size | No per-lead fee |
| Credit price | Reported at £1.80 + VAT per credit | Not applicable: no credits |
| Shared leads | Each lead can be bought by up to around five professionals | Job alerts go to traders whose trade and area match the job |
| Expiry | Credits bought from 1 November 2025 expire after three months | No credits to expire |
| Starting price | Depends on the credits you buy | From £19.99 a month for job alerts (Starter) |
The Bark figures are as reported by the source above. Check Bark's current pricing before you decide.
What a flat monthly price means for you
Arkadia Connect charges one price for your plan for the month or the year. Nothing is added for each lead you receive or each customer you contact. A quiet month costs the same as a busy one, and you do not need to plan around credits that expire.
Your plan decides which job alerts you receive. Starter covers up to two trade categories within about 10 miles of your base postcode, Pro extends this to about 30 miles, and Unlimited gives nationwide job access across every trade category.
Be clear about what Arkadia Connect is
Arkadia Connect is new, and open to traders across the UK. We do not have the track record of an established lead provider. If you want a lower-cost, predictable option to add local work, it may suit you. If you need a proven national lead source, compare the options side by side, including how many jobs each one gives you in your own area.
Who might prefer each option
- Arkadia Connect may suit tradespeople who want to know their monthly cost in advance.
- Arkadia Connect may suit firms that prefer not to buy credits or watch them expire.
- Bark may suit tradespeople who are happy to pay for each lead they choose to buy.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arkadia Connect use credits?
No. Arkadia Connect has no credits to buy or watch expire. You pay a flat monthly or yearly plan price.
Do you charge per lead?
No. There is no charge for each lead, so you are not paying for enquiries that do not turn into work.
Can I start with Arkadia Connect while I still use another provider?
Yes. You can join whenever suits you, choose a plan and set your trades and base postcode. Any credits you hold with another provider stay with that provider.
Sources
Information checked October 2026 - prices change, so check each provider's current pricing.
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