Are licensed radios better than licence-free PMR446 radios?

For professional use, absolutely. Licence-free PMR446 radios are cheap and handy for small shops or family trips, but they have major drawbacks for businesses: they operate on just 0.5 watts of power, cover very short distances, and use public channels where anyone nearby can interrupt or overhear your conversations.

Licensed two way radios offer up to 10 times the power, vastly superior coverage, crisp audio clarity, and a private frequency that ensures your internal team communications remain secure and confidential.