Crunch
Crunch: A broad UK tax and bookkeeping platform for sole traders, with paid Self Assessment filing. Ranked #103 of 123 in Personal Tax Software by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for UK sole traders wanting integrated bookkeeping.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forUK sole traders wanting integrated bookkeeping
- Free planYes
- Paid from£240 one-time
- Self-employment supportYes
- Founded2009 · Brighton & Hove, UK
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Accountant-prepared Self Assessment with HMRC submission included
- Combines invoicing, expenses, bank reconciliation and tax estimation
- Supports Open Banking, Making Tax Digital and HMRC workflows
Where it doesn't
- The Self Assessment plan costs £240 as an annual one-time price
- Self Assessment filing is separate from the free accounting software
- Access is web-only rather than through a native mobile app
Our verdict on Crunch
Crunch is a UK online accounting and tax platform for freelancers, sole traders, contractors, landlords, investors and small businesses. Its paid Self Assessment service combines an online questionnaire and document uploads with review and filing by ACCA-accredited accountants. The wider product adds invoice creation, expense tracking, receipt capture, bank reconciliation, Open Banking imports and tax estimation for salary, dividends, sole-trader profit and rental income. It is aimed at solo and small-business users who want bookkeeping and personal tax work in one browser-based service.
Pricing is split between free accounting software and paid services. The Self Assessment plan costs £240 as a one-time annual price and includes accountant-prepared Self Assessment, allowable-expense review, HMRC submission and online document upload. A 14-day free trial is available. The free plan covers accounting software, while Self Assessment filing is paid or included in selected accounting packages. That structure makes Crunch more suitable for users who value accountant involvement and connected records than for someone seeking only a low-cost tax return.
Its ecosystem is focused on UK workflows: integrations include Brixx, Snap Lite, Tripcatcher, Open Banking and HMRC, while the platform supports HMRC-compatible Making Tax Digital. Cloud deployment and a browser extension support online access, with email, chat and phone listed as support channels. GDPR is listed as its compliance standard. Crunch’s breadth is useful for sole traders managing invoices, receipts, transactions and tax estimates together, but the web-only platform and £240 Self Assessment price narrow its appeal. Choose it for integrated bookkeeping with accountant-supported filing; consider a simpler tax-only option if those accounting features are unnecessary.
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Crunch fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | £240 one-time |
| Self-employment support | Yes |
| Investment income | Yes |
| Rental income | Yes |
| State filing | Not verified |
| Mobile access | Web_only |
| Audit support | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Brixx, Snap Lite, Tripcatcher, Open Banking, HMRC See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | crunch.co.uk |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crunch integrations
Crunch lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Brixx
- Snap Lite
- Tripcatcher
- Open Banking
- HMRC
Alternatives to Crunch
- TurboTaxA broad US tax filing suite with free simple returns and paid expert support.9.3
- H&R Block OnlineA flexible tax-filing service with free simple returns and guided expert help.9.0
- TaxActA broad US tax filing option with free entry, paid coverage, and expert help.8.8
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