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Free business bill analysis for UK rural small businesses — no card, no commitment
The free bill benchmark is the right place to start — no card, no commitment. When you want ongoing monitoring and active cost management, the Platform is there waiting.
Phase 1
Bill Benchmarking Report
Upload any business bill. Get a plain-English benchmark report within 24–48 hours — showing exactly what you're overpaying and what to do about it.
- Benchmark against sector & regional data
- Plain-English summary — no jargon
- Specific savings estimate in pounds
- Recommended next steps, ranked by impact
- Human-reviewed — not just an algorithm
- Energy, telecoms, water, waste & card processing
Phase 3
CostShield Platform
Active benchmarking across all your bills, all year round. Market-rate alerts, switch scripts, and negotiation guides — so you always know when a better deal is available.
- Everything in the free benchmark
- Continuous benchmarking — all 5 cost areas
- Automatic bill detection from your inbox
- Market-rate alerts when better deals appear
- Switch scripts & negotiation guides
- Annual savings summary report
Full plan comparison
All five phases of CostShield — from a one-off free check to fully managed cost oversight.
| Feature | Bill Benchmarking Report Free | Lite Free beta | Platform £29 | Managed £375 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill benchmark report | |||||
| Human-reviewed analysis | |||||
| Savings estimate in £ | |||||
| Inbox bill detection | — | ||||
| Renewal alerts | — | ||||
| Continuous benchmarking | — | — | |||
| Market-rate alerts | — | — | |||
| Switch scripts & guides | — | — | |||
| Managed switching | — | — | — | ||
| Savings guarantee | — | — | — | ||
| Multi-site support | — | — | — | — | |
| Dedicated account manager | — | — | — | ||
| Availability | Live now | Q3 2026 | Q4 2026 | 2027 | 2027+ |
Phase 4 · 2027
CostShield Managed — £375/year
Hand it all over. Our experts monitor, switch, and negotiate on your behalf. Guaranteed to save £1,500+ in year one or full refund.
Register interestPhase 5 · 2027+
CostShield Enterprise — Bespoke
Multi-site cost management for larger rural businesses and estate operators. Pricing tailored to your portfolio.
Register interestPricing questions
Is the free benchmark really free — no card required?
Yes. Upload a bill, we analyse it, you get a report. No credit card, no trial period, no obligation. It is genuinely free.
What bills can I benchmark?
Energy (electricity & gas), telecoms (broadband, phone lines, mobile), water, commercial waste, and card processing. You can upload one bill or several.
How accurate are the benchmarks?
We draw on Ofgem, Ofwat, and published market data — matched to your business type and region. A human reviews every report before it goes out, so you get a considered analysis, not just an algorithm.
How long does the free report take?
Within 24–48 hours of uploading your bill. We'll email your report directly.
When will the £29/month Platform launch?
CostShield Platform is targeted for Q4 2026. Join the waitlist and we'll let you know as soon as it's ready — waitlist members get early access.
What is the £1,500 savings guarantee?
That applies to CostShield Managed (Phase 4, launching 2027). If we don't save you at least £1,500 in your first year, you get a full refund. No small print.
Do you work with businesses outside rural areas?
Our benchmarks are calibrated for rural and semi-rural UK small businesses — farm shops, hospitality, agriculture, trades, and similar. If you're in a city centre, our data may be less accurate for your situation.
The best time to check your bills was last year.
The second best time is now. Upload one bill — free, no card, no obligation.