MTDsorted vs QuickFile
Both are full cloud accounting tools for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
MTDsorted and QuickFile start at the same true annual cost (from £72/yr, VAT included), so the choice comes down to fit rather than price.
| MTDsorted | QuickFile | |
|---|---|---|
| True annual cost from | from £72/yr | from £72/yr |
| Self-employment | Yes | Yes |
| Property / rent | Yes | Yes |
| Keeps your spreadsheet | No | No |
| Accountant access | No | Yes |
| Type | full cloud accounting | full cloud accounting |
| HMRC status | Recognised | Recognised |
| Price verified | 2026-08-10 | 2026-08-10 |
MTDsorted
Simple UK accounting best known for free MTD VAT filing. Income Tax quarterly submissions sit on the cheap paid plans, with bank feeds, invoicing and both in-app records and spreadsheet bridging.
- People who want cheap software with real bookkeeping
- VAT-registered sole traders (the VAT side is free)
QuickFile
Long-established UK cloud bookkeeping that's free for smaller accounts. Filing MTD for Income Tax needs its Power User Subscription, which covers both self-employment and property income.
- People already using QuickFile's free bookkeeping
- Those wanting low-cost cloud accounting that also files ITSA
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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.