8 tools profiled for this market.
Cloud accounting platform that has become the preferred choice among UK accountants and bookkeepers, offering MTD-compliant VAT filing, bank feeds, and a vast app ecosystem.
Starter GBP 15/month; Standard GBP 30/month; Premium GBP 42/monthUK small businesses and their accountants wanting a cloud-first platform with the broadest app integration ecosystem
MTD-compliant VAT submission via HMRC API, CIS deduction management, and auto-categorization with UK bank feeds
The most popular accounting platform among UK accountants, holding a dominant share of the cloud accounting market alongside QuickBooks.
Intuit's cloud accounting platform for UK small businesses, offering MTD VAT filing, payroll, and robust bank connectivity with a focus on direct-to-business adoption.
Simple Start GBP 12/month; Essentials GBP 22/month; Plus GBP 32/monthUK small businesses wanting straightforward accounting with built-in payroll and strong direct bank feeds
MTD for VAT via HMRC API, integrated UK payroll with RTI submissions, and Construction Industry Scheme support
The second-largest cloud accounting platform in the UK, with strong direct-to-business marketing and competitive introductory pricing.
UK-headquartered accounting software provider offering cloud and desktop solutions for businesses from sole traders to mid-market enterprises.
Sage Accounting from GBP 14/month; Sage 50 from GBP 30/month; Sage Intacct from GBP 500+/monthUK mid-market businesses needing enterprise-grade features, especially those with Sage 50 legacy systems migrating to cloud
MTD VAT compliance, Corporation Tax CT600 support, and iXBRL tagging for Companies House statutory accounts filing
The UK's heritage accounting software brand with strong mid-market presence, particularly among businesses transitioning from Sage 50 desktop.
UK-focused cloud accounting software designed for freelancers, contractors, and micro-businesses, free for NatWest business banking customers.
GBP 19+VAT/month; free for NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank business account holdersUK sole traders, freelancers, and contractors — especially NatWest business banking customers who get it free
MTD for VAT, Self Assessment tax return preparation, CIS support, and automatic National Insurance calculation
A distinctive UK-only platform with an unusual distribution advantage through NatWest bank partnership, giving it outsized reach among sole traders.
UK-built cloud accounting software emphasizing simplicity and clear design for small businesses that find Xero and QuickBooks overly complex.
Plans from GBP 12/month; payroll add-on from GBP 5/monthUK small businesses wanting simple, straightforward accounting without the feature bloat of larger platforms
MTD-compliant VAT filing, Companies House annual accounts preparation, and Open Banking feeds with UK banks
A UK-native cloud accounting platform positioned as the simpler alternative to Xero and QuickBooks for small businesses.
Free UK cloud accounting software for small to medium-sized businesses, offering MTD compliance, invoicing, and bank feeds at no cost.
Free for accounts with fewer than 1,000 ledger entries/year; Power User Pack GBP 45/yearUK micro-businesses and sole traders wanting genuinely free accounting software with MTD compliance
MTD for VAT submission, automated bank feeds, and receipt capture with OCR processing
A popular free accounting option in the UK, maintained by a small team and funded through optional premium features.
UK platform combining accounting software with accountancy services, offering a bundled solution where software and professional support come together.
Sole Trader from GBP 34.50/month; Limited Company from GBP 79.50/month (includes accountancy services)UK freelancers and contractors who want accounting software bundled with professional accountancy services in a single package
MTD VAT, Self Assessment, Corporation Tax filing, and Companies House accounts — all managed by in-house accountants
Occupies a unique position as a software-plus-services provider, appealing to businesses that want accounting handled for them rather than doing it themselves.
UK cloud accounting and payroll software designed for small businesses, now part of the IRIS Software Group portfolio.
Starter from GBP 10.50/month; Business from GBP 18/month; Business + Payroll from GBP 23.50/monthUK small businesses needing affordable accounting with integrated payroll and auto-enrolment pension management
MTD-compliant VAT, HMRC payroll RTI submissions, CIS contractor management, and auto-enrolment pension compliance
A long-established UK cloud accounting platform now backed by IRIS, offering a competitive price point for small businesses with employees.
