123 Sheets vs VitalTax
Side-by-side comparison for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
123 Sheets
Cheap bridging software for spreadsheet users.
123 Sheets is a low-cost bridging tool — keep your records in Excel, it handles the HMRC submission. No bells, no whistles, just cheap compliance.
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Excel add-in bridging — free tier available.
VitalTax is an Excel add-in that submits directly from your spreadsheet. Free tier for very small traders, paid tiers very cheap.
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| 123 Sheets | VitalTax | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £1/mo | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| HMRC-recognised | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Spreadsheet Users, Simple Affairs, Sole Traders, Landlords | Spreadsheet Users, Simple Affairs |
| Features | Bridging software | Bridging software |
123 Sheets verdict
Best for people who've kept their own spreadsheets for years and just need the legal submission step.
VitalTax verdict
The move if you live in Excel and want to stay there.