CalCal
CalCal: A low-cost UK tax and bookkeeping service for freelancers, landlords and small businesses. Ranked #71 of 123 in Personal Tax Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: 10-day trial; best for UK freelancers combining tax and bookkeeping.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- Pricing10-day trial
- Best forUK freelancers combining tax and bookkeeping
- Free planNo
- Paid from£50/yr
- Self-employment supportYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Pre-filled Self Assessment for sole traders
- VAT with Making Tax Digital submission on Unlimited +
- Web, iOS and Android access with receipt capture
Where it doesn't
- Free access lasts 10 days
- VAT submission requires the Unlimited + tier
- Tax return-only pricing covers one UK Self Assessment return
Our verdict on CalCal
CalCal is UK accounting and tax software for sole traders, landlords, limited companies and people filing UK Self Assessment returns. It combines calendar-based income and expense recording with invoicing, reports, receipt capture, asset tracking and HMRC submissions. Web, iPhone and Android access make it suitable for freelancers and small businesses that want bookkeeping and tax workflows in one service.
The pricing is structured around a 10-day Free access period, followed by paid options. Unlimited costs £5 per month or £50 per year and adds receipt capture, a pre-filled Self Assessment for sole traders and MTD self-assessment readiness. Unlimited + costs £8 per month or £80 per year and adds VAT with MTD submission. For a single filing, Tax return only costs £35 per submission and includes one UK Self Assessment return, SA100 online submission, SA109 non-resident schedule, other schedules, automatic error checks and an HMRC submission record.
CalCal’s strongest fit is a UK freelancer who needs bookkeeping, invoicing, expense matching, tax reports and Self Assessment preparation together. Its calendar-based approach covers income, expenses, customers, suppliers and assets, while reports include profit, loss, cash flow and tax. HMRC integration supports Self Assessment, Making Tax Digital Income Tax quarterly updates and VAT workflows; Salt Edge is also listed as an integration. Two-factor authentication, email and chat support are included in the service details. Choose it when UK tax filing and day-to-day records are the priority; a separate option may suit businesses needing a different tax jurisdiction or broader platform ecosystem.
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CalCal fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | £50/yr |
| Self-employment support | Yes |
| Investment income | Yes |
| Rental income | Yes |
| State filing | None |
| Mobile access | Web_and_mobile |
| Audit support | Not verified |
| Free trial | 10 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | 2FA |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: HMRC, Salt Edge |
| Pricing | 10-day trial (source) |
| Website | calcal.uk |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
CalCal integrations
CalCal lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- HMRC
- Salt Edge
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