UK online accounting bundled with real accountant access — software and a human, in one subscription.
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 15, 2026
DEV-TOP · horizontalOur take
Best for UK freelancers and contractors who want software plus a real accountant's advice bundled into one subscription, rather than software and an accountant purchased separately.
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Verified Jul 15, 2026 against Crunch's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch Free | Free | Free | Free bookkeeping software, no accountant included |
| Crunch Pro | 10 GBP/mo | — | Excl. VAT — full software, MTD ITSA, VAT returns |
| Crunch Premium | 21.6 GBP/mo | — | Excl. VAT — adds a named accountant; accountancy-service tiers for limited companies run higher, starting around £185+VAT/mo — confirm current figure |
Crunch Free covers basic bookkeeping software only. Paid tiers add MTD/VAT filing (Pro) and a named accountant (Premium and up) — full accountancy-service pricing varies by business type and requires a custom quote.
DEV-MID · rectangleUK-only; built around UK Self Assessment, VAT, and MTD rules — VERIFY current plan lineup.
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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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