Free tierHMRC-recognised
QuickFile
UK-built, genuinely free under 1,000 transactions/year.
by QuickFile
Price
Free
Free under 1,000 transactions/yr; £60/yr above that
Best for
Sole TradersLandlordsFreelancersSimple AffairsVAT-Registered
Features
Bank feedsInvoicingAccountant accessVAT submission
Overview
QuickFile is a UK cloud accounting platform with a generous free tier — free for small businesses with fewer than 1,000 nominal transactions in a year. Full MTD support for VAT and Income Tax.
Free tier
Free for businesses with fewer than 1,000 nominal ledger entries per year.
Pros
- +Genuinely free for small businesses
- +UK-built with MTD support
- +No upsell pressure
Cons
- −UI is functional rather than beautiful
- −Mobile app weaker than bigger rivals
Our take
The best free option for sole traders who've outgrown HMRC's basic tool.