QuickFile
£0/mo est.
- Entry plan
- Free (under threshold)
- Users included
- Unlimited
- UK payroll
- No
- VAT/MTD
- Yes
- Bank feeds
- Add-on (£15/yr)
- Est. monthly cost
- £0/mo
QuickFile
Free UK accounting for smaller businesses under a ledger threshold, with MTD VAT, multi-currency, and a branded client portal.
- Entry plan
- Free (under threshold)
- Users
- Unlimited
- Payroll
- N/A
- Bank feeds
- Add-on (£15/yr)
Best for
UK small businesses and landlords wanting a free, full-featured MTD-ready tool under the ledger threshold.
How much does QuickFile cost per month?
QuickFile plans cost from Free to Enterprise (quote) in 2026. A free plan is available (Yes). Payroll is an extra N/A (no payroll module).
Pricing breakdown
All prices in GBPLast verified 17 June 2026Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Free for smaller businesses under the ledger threshold
- MTD VAT and Income Tax ready
- Multi-currency and unlimited users included
- Branded client portal
Cons
- Automated bank feeds are a paid add-on
- Becomes paid once you exceed the ledger threshold
- No payroll module
- Support is mostly community-based unless on the paid tier
About QuickFile
QuickFile is a UK accounting platform that is free for businesses staying under 1,000 nominal ledger entries over a rolling 12 months, moving to a low annual subscription above that. It is HMRC-recognised for MTD VAT and Income Tax-ready, includes multi-currency and a branded client portal, and supports unlimited users. Automated bank feeds are a small paid add-on, and there is no payroll module.
QuickFile was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
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