Accounting software
8 Accounting tools are listed on SoftShop. 3 have been reviewed against official provider pages and appear first; the rest are catalogue listings we haven’t reviewed yet, so check details with the provider.
- Q
QuickBooks OnlineReviewed
Best for: Small businesses that work closely with an accountant.
- W
WaveReviewed
Best for: Freelancers and micro-businesses keeping costs low.
- X
XeroReviewed
Best for: Small businesses wanting straightforward cloud bookkeeping.
- F
FreshBooks
Accounting software built for small business owners
- K
Kashoo
Simple accounting for small businesses
- S
Sage Business Cloud Accounting
Smart accounting software
- W
Wave Accounting
Free accounting software for small businesses
- Z
Zoho Books
Online accounting software
How to choose Accounting software
- List the jobs you need it to do and who will use it, then check which plan includes those features on each provider’s pricing page.
- Check it works with the tools you already use, and that you can export your data if you leave.
- Trial your top two with real work before committing.
Questions to ask in a demo
- Is it recognised for Making Tax Digital for VAT?
- How many users and bank feeds are included?
- What does payroll cost per employee?
- Can our accountant access it at no extra cost?
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