UK small-business accounting with Making Tax Digital built in, at a lower price than Xero/QuickBooks.
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 15, 2026
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Best for UK small businesses wanting Xero-like features at a lower price point, especially those who don't need the largest third-party app ecosystem.
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Verified Jul 15, 2026 against Clear Books's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 16 GBP/mo | — | Bank automation, invoicing, stock tracking, integrations |
| Medium | 34 GBP/mo | — | Adds MTD VAT, purchase orders, CIS reporting |
| Large | 44 GBP/mo | — | Adds project accounting, multi-currency, expense claims |
Free plans exist for sole traders and landlords doing MTD income-tax filing only (no invoicing/bank feeds). Full accounting (Small/Medium/Large above) has no free tier — 30-day trial, with 50% off the first 3 months.
DEV-MID · rectangleUK-only; built around UK VAT/Making Tax Digital rules — VERIFY current MTD compliance status.
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Pick this instead if: US small businesses that work with an outside bookkeeper/accountant
Pick this instead if: Small teams that need multiple people in the books without per-user fees
Pick this instead if: Freelancers and consultants who bill by time or project
Pick this instead if: US/Canada solopreneurs and side-hustles wanting free bookkeeping
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