Free tierHMRC-recognised
Clear Books Free
Free tier from an established UK accounting brand.
by Clear Books
Price
Free
Free tier available; paid plans from £13.50/mo
Best for
Sole TradersLandlordsSimple Affairs
Features
InvoicingAccountant accessVAT submission
Overview
Clear Books offers a free tier aimed at small sole traders and landlords. HMRC-recognised for both MTD VAT and MTD Income Tax.
Free tier
Free version covers digital record-keeping and MTD submissions.
Pros
- +Well-rated on Trustpilot
- +Genuinely free tier
- +UK-focused
Cons
- −Free tier has feature limits
- −Smaller ecosystem than Xero
Our take
A solid free alternative to HMRC's barebones tool.