MTD Software Finder

flonancial vs TaxCalc

Both are bridging tools for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

flonancial is the cheaper starting point at £0 (VAT included) versus from £134.40/yr for TaxCalc — but the cheapest plan only wins if it covers the income types you actually have.

flonancialTaxCalc
True annual cost from£0from £134.40/yr
Self-employmentYesYes
Property / rentYesYes
Keeps your spreadsheetYesYes
Accountant accessNoYes
Typebridgingbridging
HMRC statusRecognisedRecognised
Price verified2026-08-102026-08-10

flonancial

Free, browser-based bridging for sole traders and UK landlords. Your spreadsheet is read in your browser and only the summary figures go to HMRC — a privacy-first take on the cheapest way to comply.

  • Spreadsheet keepers who want to pay nothing
  • People who care where their data goes

TaxCalc

A long-established self assessment tool with MTD bridging. Desktop-based, thorough, and trusted by people who already do their own returns.

  • People who already file their own self assessment
  • Those who prefer desktop software

Not sure either is right? Use the finder to get a recommendation ranked by what it will actually cost you.

Prices are each tool's cheapest plan, VAT included, last verified 10 August 2026 (catalogue reconciled 10 August 2026). Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.