Hammock vs Landlord Studio
Both are landlord-specialist tools for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Landlord Studio is the cheaper starting point at from £25/yr (VAT included) versus from £115.20/yr for Hammock — but the cheapest plan only wins if it covers the income types you actually have.
| Hammock | Landlord Studio | |
|---|---|---|
| True annual cost from | from £115.20/yr | from £25/yr |
| Self-employment | No | No |
| Property / rent | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps your spreadsheet | No | No |
| Accountant access | Yes | Yes |
| Type | landlord-specialist | landlord-specialist |
| HMRC status | Recognised | Recognised |
| Price verified | 2026-08-10 | 2026-08-10 |
Hammock
Landlord-only software that understands rent, arrears, mortgage interest and per-property profit. No self-employment support.
- Landlords with several properties
- People who want property-specific reporting
Landlord Studio
Landlord-focused, with a pay-per-submission MTD Go tier for small portfolios and a Pro plan with submissions included. Self-employment not covered.
- Landlords with one or two properties
- Anyone wanting a free starting point
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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.