TradeTally vs Crunch: which is better?
Compare pricing, features, and trade-specific workflows. See why UK sole traders choose TradeTally over Crunch.
From £19/month on Professional. 14-day trial on paid plans, no card to start.
Pricing comparison
TradeTally
£19/month
Professional plan. Everything sole trader tradespeople need.
- Unlimited invoicing and quoting
- Receipt scanning from your phone
- One-click SA103F tax export
- Mobile-first for on-site use
- 14-day free trial, no card required
Crunch
££75/month
Online accounting with expert accountants. Range: £35–£125/month.
Strengths
- Includes access to qualified accountants
- Takes the stress out of tax returns and compliance
- Good for contractors managing IR35 and limited companies
- Comprehensive tax planning support
Feature-by-feature comparison
What TradeTally does that Crunchdoesn't
Costs 4-6x more than TradeTally for sole traders
Software is a secondary feature, not the core product
No mobile-first design for tradespeople in the field
No trade-specific workflows or expense categories
Invoicing is basic — focused on accountancy, not client-facing documents
Crunch limitations for tradespeople
- Significantly more expensive than pure software tools
- Software is secondary to the accountancy service
- Overkill for sole traders with simple affairs
- Limited customisation of invoicing and quoting
- Not designed for tradespeople specifically
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, no fluff.
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Ready to trim the paperwork?
Start the 14-day trial on a paid plan when you are ready. Export anything before you leave—your data stays yours.
Professional from £19/month — annual billing lowers the monthly figure.