TradeTally vs KashFlow

TradeTally vs KashFlow: which is better?

Compare pricing, features, and trade-specific workflows. See why UK sole traders choose TradeTally over KashFlow.

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
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KashFlow

££18/month

Simple UK accounting software. Range: £8–£28/month.

Strengths

  • UK-built with solid HMRC compliance
  • Simple interface compared to Sage and Xero
  • Affordable entry-level pricing
  • Good payroll add-on for employers

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureTradeTallyKashFlow
Invoicing
Quoting
Expense Tracking
Receipt Scanning
SA103F Export
Mobile App
MTD Compatible
Bank Reconciliation
Payroll
Multi-Currency
Inventory Management
Time Tracking

What TradeTally does that KashFlowdoesn't

No dedicated SA103F one-click export

Mobile app is not suitable for on-site use by tradespeople

No trade-specific workflows or expense categories

Receipt scanning is basic and unreliable

Slow feature development means it is falling behind modern tools

KashFlow limitations for tradespeople

  • Development and updates have slowed significantly
  • Mobile app is dated and limited
  • Fewer integrations than larger competitors
  • Support response times can be slow
  • Interface feels increasingly outdated

Frequently asked questions

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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.