Free EICR Software with clear limits
If you are looking for free EICR software, the important thing is knowing what you can actually use without paying, what the limits are, and when a paid plan becomes better value.
Direct answer: TestFast gives UK electricians a free way to start with EICR software. The Free Plan is £0/month, includes up to 8 electrical reports per month for EICR, EIC, and Minor Works, unlimited PAT testing reports, 100 signup credits for NoteScribe OCR and the Observation Builder, and no credit card requirement.
- ✅What can I do on the TestFast Free Plan?
- ✅What happens if I need more than 8 electrical reports in a month?
- ✅When does paid EICR software make more sense than staying free?
8 reports a month on us. Upgrade when you need more.
Trusted by UK electricians looking for free EICR software
"After years fighting the NICEIC system, slow, complicated, and opaque, TestFast is a breath of fresh air. Data entry that used to take forever now takes minutes. The zero lag performance is crucial for me. As someone who enters all the data but does not approve certificates, I need something that just works. No loading screens, no crashes. Simple and transparent."
Marcin Kolban
QS at AKA Innovations • Aberdeen • NICEIC • 6 years
"Methods have fallen behind the times given the importance of the industry. TestFast has enabled us to focus more on actually testing and inspecting rather than data entry and proofreading. After losing schedules through one of the big bodies multiple times, my frustration was peaking. The zero-lag performance means no more lost work. Genuinely well-built software, and the back-end support has been fantastic. Everybody wins."
Alex
Director/QS • Southampton • NICEIC • 20 years
"NoteScribe OCR has been a game changer. I used to type every observation manually, now 60% of my report is done quicker, giving me more time for actual inspections. I scan my handwritten sheets and just QC what has been scanned instead of typing everything. More time on the tools, less time on admin."
Wayne Grant
Electrical Manager • Aberdeen • NICEIC • 20 years
"Other software tries to do everything and does it all badly, every update breaks something else. TestFast just does the basics brilliantly. Taking a photo of the board and having it auto-fill saves me 15-30 minutes per EICR, and the speed means I can be more thorough on site rather than rushing to escape the admin. Just try it, it changed my life."
Simon Hammond
Electrician/Director • Devon • NAPIT • 17 years
"The NICEIC online system always felt slower and clunkier than it needed to be. Now I can type up a whole schedule in about 30 minutes, it just works smoothly. I wouldn't recommend TestFast to anyone I wouldn't consider a true sparky. If you cut corners on test sheets or miss the obvious fails in front of your face, this isn't for you."
Callum Bradley
Director, Electri-Cal NE Ltd • Northumberland • 18 years
"Typing up observations used to eat my time. NoteScribe OCR has made my reports around 50% quicker and actually more thorough and professional. Better than any other software I've tried."
Stephen
Electrician • Leeds • NAPIT • 26 years
"Grid entry was such a pain I'd given up and gone back to handwritten reports entirely. TestFast changed that, the Observation Builder makes the whole process simple and I'm done in under 20 minutes. Fast, professional results every time."
Peter
Electrician • South Wales • 20+ years
"After years fighting the NICEIC system, slow, complicated, and opaque, TestFast is a breath of fresh air. Data entry that used to take forever now takes minutes. The zero lag performance is crucial for me. As someone who enters all the data but does not approve certificates, I need something that just works. No loading screens, no crashes. Simple and transparent."
Marcin Kolban
QS at AKA Innovations • Aberdeen • NICEIC • 6 years
"Methods have fallen behind the times given the importance of the industry. TestFast has enabled us to focus more on actually testing and inspecting rather than data entry and proofreading. After losing schedules through one of the big bodies multiple times, my frustration was peaking. The zero-lag performance means no more lost work. Genuinely well-built software, and the back-end support has been fantastic. Everybody wins."
Alex
Director/QS • Southampton • NICEIC • 20 years
"NoteScribe OCR has been a game changer. I used to type every observation manually, now 60% of my report is done quicker, giving me more time for actual inspections. I scan my handwritten sheets and just QC what has been scanned instead of typing everything. More time on the tools, less time on admin."
Wayne Grant
Electrical Manager • Aberdeen • NICEIC • 20 years
"Other software tries to do everything and does it all badly, every update breaks something else. TestFast just does the basics brilliantly. Taking a photo of the board and having it auto-fill saves me 15-30 minutes per EICR, and the speed means I can be more thorough on site rather than rushing to escape the admin. Just try it, it changed my life."
Simon Hammond
Electrician/Director • Devon • NAPIT • 17 years
"The NICEIC online system always felt slower and clunkier than it needed to be. Now I can type up a whole schedule in about 30 minutes, it just works smoothly. I wouldn't recommend TestFast to anyone I wouldn't consider a true sparky. If you cut corners on test sheets or miss the obvious fails in front of your face, this isn't for you."
Callum Bradley
Director, Electri-Cal NE Ltd • Northumberland • 18 years
"Typing up observations used to eat my time. NoteScribe OCR has made my reports around 50% quicker and actually more thorough and professional. Better than any other software I've tried."
Stephen
Electrician • Leeds • NAPIT • 26 years
"Grid entry was such a pain I'd given up and gone back to handwritten reports entirely. TestFast changed that, the Observation Builder makes the whole process simple and I'm done in under 20 minutes. Fast, professional results every time."
Peter
Electrician • South Wales • 20+ years
Why do electricians search for free EICR software?
What makes free software hard to trust?
Many free EICR software searches start with the same worry: the offer sounds useful, but the limits are unclear.
Free tools that do not explain whether EICR reports, EIC, Minor Works, or PAT records are actually included.
Trials that ask for card details before the electrician has tested the workflow on a real job.
Hidden limits around reports, credits, storage, support, or the features that save the most admin time.
A free plan should make the trade-off obvious before you create an account.
Free should mean clear, not vague.
How does TestFast let electricians start free?
TestFast starts with a Free Plan at £0/month. You can create up to 8 electrical reports per month, generate unlimited PAT testing reports, and use 100 signup credits to try NoteScribe OCR and the Observation Builder.
Use the Free Plan for EICR, EIC, and Minor Works reports within the monthly allowance.
Create unlimited PAT testing reports without paying.
Upgrade only when report volume, automation, LiveSync, or team needs make the paid plan worthwhile.
Start small, then upgrade when the workload proves it.
The point is to prove the workflow on real jobs before you pay.
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Hey, it's Michael 👋
For 10 years, I was on the tools, thorough inspections, detailed observations, doing it right even when no one was watching.
Then I spent three years as a software engineer. I learned that slow, clunky tools are a choice, not a technical limitation.
When I came back to the tools, I couldn't unsee it. The EICR software was forcing me to choose: do thorough work, or get home on time.
I was rushing through observations to escape the interface. Skipping details to avoid the soul-crushing grid entry. I was doing worse work because software made thoroughness harder, not easier.
That's when I realised: if cheap tools make you do cheap work, then crap software makes you do crap reports. And I refused to accept that.
So I built TestFast on one principle:
Automation should eliminate the admin. Your expertise stays on the inspection.
- Your time on electrical work, not data entry
- Thoroughness should be easier, not harder
- Your standards don't change, the friction does
This isn't just another cert app. It's the tool I wish I'd had for the last decade.
What can you test before paying?
A useful free plan should let you judge the real workflow. Reports, automation, upgrade fit.
Can I create real EICR reports for free?
A free EICR software offer is only useful if you can try it on work that looks like your actual jobs.
The Free Plan gives lower-volume electricians a real starting point.
8 electrical reports. £0 per month.
Use it on real reports, then decide from evidence.
Electrical report allowance
The Free Plan includes up to 8 electrical reports per month for EICR, EIC, and Minor Works.
Unlimited PAT reports
PAT testing reports are unlimited on the Free Plan, so low-cost starting does not mean every report type is capped the same way.
- Try the EICR workflow on real jobs before committing to a paid plan.
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What You Actually Get Back
Get Your Evenings Back
Finish on site at 5pm. Thorough inspection — 30-40 observations, proper testing, the full works.
Old way? That's 3 more hours at the laptop before you're done.
Now? 20 minutes. Report sent, invoice raised, finished.
Your thoroughness doesn't punish you anymore.
More Jobs. Same Standards.
Two hours saved per report adds up fast.
That's not cutting corners — that's friction gone.
- •Fit an extra job into your week without a longer day
- •Finally take on that commercial contract you've been putting off
- •Say yes to the client who needs it done by Friday
Your standards don't change. Your availability does.
Done Before They've Finished Their Tea.
Detailed report. Professional observations. Proper codes. Delivered same day.
That's not what clients expect from their electrician.
That's why they remember you.
That's the reputation that separates you from sparkies who cut corners.
What should free EICR software include?
A free EICR software plan should be clear about report limits, certificate types, automation credits, whether a card is required, and what happens when the electrician starts producing regular reports.
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Questions to ask before choosing:
How many EICR, EIC, or Minor Works reports can I create each month?
Are PAT testing reports included or charged separately?
Do I need a credit card before I can try real report work?
What features or report volume move me from free to paid?
Free EICR software should help you test the workflow honestly.
Not hide the limits until after signup. The upgrade path should be obvious before you need it.
What does free EICR software cost after the free plan? £0 to start, then paid only when the workload needs it.
The Free Plan is designed for lower-volume electricians and for testing the workflow. Paid plans are there for regular report volume, automation, LiveSync, and team needs.
Free Plan - £0/month
Includes up to 8 electrical reports per month for EICR, EIC, and Minor Works, unlimited PAT testing reports, 100 signup credits, and no credit card requirement.
Standard - £15/month
Best when you need unlimited manual reports, 500 credits per month for NoteScribe OCR and Observation Builder, full feature access including Megger MFT-X1 LiveSync, and no contract.
Unlimited - £30/month
Best for heavy reporting weeks, contractors, commercial inspectors, and teams that need unlimited manual reports plus unlimited OCR and observation credits.
Team and field seat options
Office seats are free. Field seats are available when extra on-site electricians need their own secure login and automation allowance.
Is the Free Plan the right fit forever?
Maybe, if your report volume stays low. For regular EICR work, paid software usually makes sense when it saves more admin time than it costs.
Free EICR Software FAQ
Every Certificate and Test Record You Need. One Platform.
TestFast is not just for EICRs. Certificates, emergency lighting, and PAT records, one place.
EICR
BS 7671:2018+A3:2024
Electrical Installation Condition Report - full periodic inspection and testing.
EIC
BS 7671:2018+A3:2024
Electrical Installation Certificate - new installations and rewires.
Minor Works
BS 7671:2018+A3:2024
Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate - additions and alterations.
Domestic Smoke Detection
BS 5839-6
Fire detection and alarm systems for domestic premises - Grade D and above.
Emergency Lights: Annual Test
BS 5266
Annual duration test and inspection of emergency lighting systems.
Emergency Lights: Installation
BS 5266-1:2025
Installation certificate for new emergency lighting systems.
PAT Testing
HSG107 / IET CoP 5th Ed.
Risk-based portable appliance inspection and testing records for workplace equipment.
Certificates and test records are aligned to the relevant British Standards and UK guidance. Regulatory updates are handled automatically, so you can focus on the inspection.
High standards shouldn't mean endless admin.
Join 380+ UK electricians who refuse to compromise on their standards.
You've seen what TestFast can do. The only thing left is to put it to work on your next job.
Choose the Plan That Fits Your Workflow:
Free Plan
Up to 8 electrical reports a month.
Standard
Unlimited reports. (No caps on manual data entry).
Unlimited
Unlimited reports & unlimited credits.
Need to add team members, buy top-ups, or see seat pricing? View our Detailed Pricing Page.
Professional-Grade Terms:
Set up in 60 seconds
Start testing immediately.
No credit card required
Try it before you commit.
No contracts
Cancel, upgrade, or downgrade anytime.
Prompt, reliable support
Fast, helpful answers, no waiting days for a ticket reply.
Ready for the next job?
Pick your plan, start your report, and create work you'd sign.
Built by Michael Adrian, time-served electrician
Ready to try EICR software without paying first?
Start on the Free Plan, use it on real report work, then upgrade only when the workload makes the value obvious.
"After years fighting the NICEIC system, slow, complicated, and opaque, TestFast is a breath of fresh air. Data entry that used to take forever now takes minutes. The zero lag performance is crucial for me. As someone who enters all the data but does not approve certificates, I need something that just works. No loading screens, no crashes. Simple and transparent."
Marcin Kolban
QS at AKA Innovations • Aberdeen • NICEIC • 6 years
"Methods have fallen behind the times given the importance of the industry. TestFast has enabled us to focus more on actually testing and inspecting rather than data entry and proofreading. After losing schedules through one of the big bodies multiple times, my frustration was peaking. The zero-lag performance means no more lost work. Genuinely well-built software, and the back-end support has been fantastic. Everybody wins."
Alex
Director/QS • Southampton • NICEIC • 20 years
"NoteScribe OCR has been a game changer. I used to type every observation manually, now 60% of my report is done quicker, giving me more time for actual inspections. I scan my handwritten sheets and just QC what has been scanned instead of typing everything. More time on the tools, less time on admin."
Wayne Grant
Electrical Manager • Aberdeen • NICEIC • 20 years
"Other software tries to do everything and does it all badly, every update breaks something else. TestFast just does the basics brilliantly. Taking a photo of the board and having it auto-fill saves me 15-30 minutes per EICR, and the speed means I can be more thorough on site rather than rushing to escape the admin. Just try it, it changed my life."
Simon Hammond
Electrician/Director • Devon • NAPIT • 17 years
"The NICEIC online system always felt slower and clunkier than it needed to be. Now I can type up a whole schedule in about 30 minutes, it just works smoothly. I wouldn't recommend TestFast to anyone I wouldn't consider a true sparky. If you cut corners on test sheets or miss the obvious fails in front of your face, this isn't for you."
Callum Bradley
Director, Electri-Cal NE Ltd • Northumberland • 18 years
"Typing up observations used to eat my time. NoteScribe OCR has made my reports around 50% quicker and actually more thorough and professional. Better than any other software I've tried."
Stephen
Electrician • Leeds • NAPIT • 26 years
"Grid entry was such a pain I'd given up and gone back to handwritten reports entirely. TestFast changed that, the Observation Builder makes the whole process simple and I'm done in under 20 minutes. Fast, professional results every time."
Peter
Electrician • South Wales • 20+ years
"After years fighting the NICEIC system, slow, complicated, and opaque, TestFast is a breath of fresh air. Data entry that used to take forever now takes minutes. The zero lag performance is crucial for me. As someone who enters all the data but does not approve certificates, I need something that just works. No loading screens, no crashes. Simple and transparent."
Marcin Kolban
QS at AKA Innovations • Aberdeen • NICEIC • 6 years
"Methods have fallen behind the times given the importance of the industry. TestFast has enabled us to focus more on actually testing and inspecting rather than data entry and proofreading. After losing schedules through one of the big bodies multiple times, my frustration was peaking. The zero-lag performance means no more lost work. Genuinely well-built software, and the back-end support has been fantastic. Everybody wins."
Alex
Director/QS • Southampton • NICEIC • 20 years
"NoteScribe OCR has been a game changer. I used to type every observation manually, now 60% of my report is done quicker, giving me more time for actual inspections. I scan my handwritten sheets and just QC what has been scanned instead of typing everything. More time on the tools, less time on admin."
Wayne Grant
Electrical Manager • Aberdeen • NICEIC • 20 years
"Other software tries to do everything and does it all badly, every update breaks something else. TestFast just does the basics brilliantly. Taking a photo of the board and having it auto-fill saves me 15-30 minutes per EICR, and the speed means I can be more thorough on site rather than rushing to escape the admin. Just try it, it changed my life."
Simon Hammond
Electrician/Director • Devon • NAPIT • 17 years
"The NICEIC online system always felt slower and clunkier than it needed to be. Now I can type up a whole schedule in about 30 minutes, it just works smoothly. I wouldn't recommend TestFast to anyone I wouldn't consider a true sparky. If you cut corners on test sheets or miss the obvious fails in front of your face, this isn't for you."
Callum Bradley
Director, Electri-Cal NE Ltd • Northumberland • 18 years
"Typing up observations used to eat my time. NoteScribe OCR has made my reports around 50% quicker and actually more thorough and professional. Better than any other software I've tried."
Stephen
Electrician • Leeds • NAPIT • 26 years
"Grid entry was such a pain I'd given up and gone back to handwritten reports entirely. TestFast changed that, the Observation Builder makes the whole process simple and I'm done in under 20 minutes. Fast, professional results every time."
Peter
Electrician • South Wales • 20+ years