Alternatives · Accounting
QuickFile alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded QuickFile alternative is Clear Books (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
QuickFile compared with 6 alternatives: Clear Books, IRIS KashFlow, Crunch, FreeAgent, Xero and 1 more.
QuickFile has a free plan. Paid plans start at £60 per year, plus VAT, for accounts over 1,000 ledger entries. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickFileThis tool | Free plan · from £60/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Clear Books | Free plan · from £5/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| IRIS KashFlow | Free trial · from £13.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Crunch | Paid | No | Web |
| FreeAgent | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Countingup | Free trial · from £5/mo | Trial only | iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
QuickFile starts at about $6.70 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Xero scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from QuickFile
Clear Books
UK accounting with Making Tax Digital and free sole trader plans
- Clear Books starts at £5 per month, plus VAT, billed monthly (Sole Trader).
- Clear Books also covers payroll.
- Clear Books does not cover quotes and estimates, which QuickFile does.
Suits: UK sole traders who need a free way to keep Making Tax Digital records
IRIS KashFlow
UK online accounting for sole traders and limited companies
- IRIS KashFlow starts at £13.50 per month, billed monthly (£1.35 for the first 6 months).
- IRIS KashFlow has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike QuickFile.
- IRIS KashFlow lists no iOS and Android apps, which QuickFile has.
- IRIS KashFlow also covers payroll.
Suits: UK sole traders and contractors who need VAT returns and simple bookkeeping
Crunch
UK online accountants with accounting software included
- Crunch has no free plan, unlike QuickFile.
- Crunch lists no iOS and Android apps, which QuickFile has.
- Crunch also covers payroll.
- Crunch does not cover reports and quotes and estimates, which QuickFile does.
Suits: UK sole traders and limited companies that want an accountant and software together
FreeAgent
Accounting for freelancers and small firms, built in the UK
- FreeAgent starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- FreeAgent has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike QuickFile.
- FreeAgent also covers time tracking.
- FreeAgent does not cover quotes and estimates, which QuickFile does.
Suits: Freelancers and contractors who want invoicing, time and books in one plan
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- Xero has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike QuickFile.
- Xero also covers payroll.
- Xero does not cover quotes and estimates, which QuickFile does.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
Countingup
UK business current account with built-in bookkeeping
- Countingup starts at £5 per month for up to £750 deposited monthly, after a 3-month free trial.
- Countingup has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike QuickFile.
- Countingup lists no web app, which QuickFile has.
- Countingup does not cover quotes and estimates, which QuickFile does.
Suits: UK sole traders who want banking and bookkeeping in one app
Limits worth knowing in QuickFile
- Prices exclude VAT; the paid tiers apply from 1,001 ledger entries in a rolling 12 months.
- Bank feeds cost an extra £15 plus VAT a year, and extra file storage is £9.99 per GB a year, with 1 GB included.
- Power User features cost extra on the free tiers, and the pricing page does not state that price.
- Accountants and bookkeepers are directed to the separate QuickFile Affinity product.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to QuickFile?
The alternatives to QuickFile in this directory are Clear Books, IRIS KashFlow, Crunch, FreeAgent, Xero and Countingup. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with QuickFile.
Is there a free alternative to QuickFile?
Yes. Clear Books has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.