Tools · Accounting

Sage Accounting

UK accounting and payroll software with the Sage Copilot AI assistant included in every plan.

£ pricing

Price

Start: £20 a month. Standard: £43 a month. All excl. VAT. Offer when checked: 90% off for 6 months.

Free plan

No free plan; introductory discount instead.

Best for

VAT-registered sole traders and small firms wanting payroll and CIS in one place.

Watch out for

Check the price after the introductory offer ends.

UK notes

UK company, pounds, Making Tax Digital and CIS support.

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Price checked on 2026-10-14 against the sources below. Prices change; always confirm on the provider's page. How we check prices.

Useful for

Bookkeeping and bankingQuotes and invoicingPrinters and sign makersDental and optical practicesMortgage and financial advisers

Alternatives to Sage Accounting

Xero

£ pricing

Cloud accounting for invoices, bank feeds, VAT and payroll, with AI-assisted features.

QuickBooks

£ pricing

Cloud accounting with invoicing, expenses and VAT, plus Intuit Intelligence AI features (some in beta).

FreeAgent

£ pricing

UK accounting software for sole traders, partnerships and small companies.

Zoho Books

Free plan £ pricing

Accounting software with a free plan for very small businesses and paid UK plans.

Questions

Does Sage Accounting have a free plan?

No free plan; introductory discount instead.

How much does Sage Accounting cost?

Start: £20 a month. Standard: £43 a month. All excl. VAT. Offer when checked: 90% off for 6 months.

What are the alternatives to Sage Accounting?

Alternatives include Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Zoho Books.

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