Crunch
£0/mo est.
- Entry plan
- Free (software)
- Users included
- 1 + accountant
- UK payroll
- Yes (add-on)
- VAT/MTD
- Yes
- Bank feeds
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- £0/mo
Crunch
UK online accountancy service with free bookkeeping software bundled, including Self Assessment on its sole trader package.
- Entry plan
- Free (software)
- Users
- 1 + accountant
- Payroll
- Add-on (£20-30/mo)
- Bank feeds
- Yes
Best for
UK sole traders and limited companies who want real accountant support bundled with their software.
How much does Crunch cost per month?
Crunch plans cost from Free to £94/mo (Limited Company, +VAT) in 2026. A free plan is available (Yes). Payroll is an extra Employee payroll £20-£30+VAT/mo add-on.
Pricing breakdown
All prices in GBPLast verified 17 June 2026Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Free bookkeeping software entry point
- Unlimited accountant support on paid packages
- MTD for Income Tax software included
- Self Assessment included on the Sole Trader package
Cons
- Paid packages cost more than pure-software rivals
- CIS support not confirmed
- Employee payroll is a paid add-on
- Software is tied to the Crunch service rather than standalone
About Crunch
Crunch is a UK online accountancy service that bundles free bookkeeping software with paid accountant packages. The software is free to use, while VAT filing, Self Assessment, and unlimited accountant support come with the paid Sole Trader and Limited Company packages. MTD for Income Tax software is included, and director payroll is built into the relevant plans with employee payroll available as an add-on.
Crunch was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom.
How Crunch compares
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