Shiply is one of the best-known names in UK removal quotes — but it's not the only option. Before you post your job there, it's worth understanding how the model works, what it costs drivers, and whether there's a better alternative for getting genuinely competitive prices.
How Shiply works
Shiply operates as a reverse-auction marketplace. You post your job and registered couriers or removal drivers bid for it. You pick the best quote and pay a deposit to Shiply. Sounds straightforward — but the business model has a significant effect on the prices you're quoted.
Shiply charges drivers a commission on every job they win — typically 12.5% to 17.5% of their quote, depending on their subscription tier. That commission gets passed on to you in the form of higher quotes. A driver who needs to earn £300 on a job has to quote £350+ to cover Shiply's cut.
How We Got The Move is different
We Got The Move operates on a completely different model. Drivers pay zero commission. The only fee in the whole transaction is a £9.99 introduction fee paid by the customer when they accept a bid. That's it.
Because drivers keep 100% of their quote, they can afford to bid lower. The same driver who has to quote £350 on Shiply can quote £300 on We Got The Move and still earn the same amount. The competitive pricing you get is genuine.
Side-by-side comparison
| We Got The Move | Shiply | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission on drivers | £0 — zero | 12.5–17.5% |
| Customer fee | £9.99 on acceptance | Deposit (variable) |
| Driver incentive to bid low | High — they keep everything | Lower — they lose a cut |
| Free to post | Yes | Yes |
| Driver reviews | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage | UK wide | UK wide |
What about the quality of drivers?
Shiply has a large driver base built over many years, which means good coverage for obscure routes or specialist loads. We Got The Move is growing quickly, with particularly strong coverage in major UK cities and popular routes.
For most standard house removals, van hire, and delivery jobs in and between UK cities, both platforms will return multiple bids. The key difference is the price floor — ours is lower because drivers aren't losing a commission slice every time.
Which should you use?
If price matters to you — and for most people it does — We Got The Move will typically return lower bids for the same job. Post for free, compare what comes in, and pay just £9.99 when you accept. There's no obligation to accept any bid you receive.
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