flonancial vs TaxUpdates
Both are bridging tools for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
flonancial and TaxUpdates start at the same true annual cost (£0, VAT included), so the choice comes down to fit rather than price.
| flonancial | TaxUpdates | |
|---|---|---|
| True annual cost from | £0 | £0 |
| Self-employment | Yes | Yes |
| Property / rent | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps your spreadsheet | Yes | Yes |
| Accountant access | No | No |
| Type | bridging | bridging |
| HMRC status | Recognised | Recognised |
| Price verified | 2026-07-06 | 2026-07-06 |
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
TaxUpdates
Free bridging with unusually broad coverage: quarterly updates, year-end adjustments and the final declaration, for self-employment, UK and foreign property — including multiple businesses.
- Spreadsheet keepers who want free filing end to end
- People with several income sources, including foreign property
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Prices are each tool's cheapest plan, VAT included, last verified 6 July 2026 (catalogue reconciled 6 July 2026). Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.