Accounting Software
- Shutdown-Proof Accounting Software for UK Freelancers
Bench, Bokio and Botkeeper shut down in 2024-2026. Here is the five-question test UK freelancers can run before accounting software holds their books hostage.
- FreeAgent Review UK 2026: Honest Take for Sole Traders
FreeAgent costs £19/month + VAT (checked October 2026), or free with a NatWest/Mettle account. Honest review: tax features, drawbacks, and who should skip it.
- Coconut Review UK 2026: Simple Sole Trader Accounting?
Coconut MTD filing is £12.99/month (checked Oct 2026); no free tier. Honest review: who this sole-trader app suits, its limits, and cheaper alternatives.
- Xero Review UK 2026: Is It Worth It for Freelancers?
Xero Ignite: £18/month in the UK (checked October 2026). An honest freelancer review: the 20-invoice cap, who it's for, cheaper alternatives, and drawbacks.
- QuickBooks Review UK 2026: Honest Take for Freelancers
QuickBooks Sole Trader Plus: £10/month + VAT (checked October 2026). Honest review: the VAT catch, price-rise history, cheaper alternatives, and drawbacks.