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Tide
A business account app with invoicing, expense cards and accounting integrations.
Free plan £ pricing
Price
Free plan with no plan fee. Smart: £12.49 a month. Pro: £27.49 a month. Max: £69.99 a month.
Free plan
Essential tools for getting started with no monthly plan fee (transaction limits vary by plan).
Best for
Sole traders and small companies wanting a simple business account linked to their accounts software.
Watch out for
Check the per-plan limits on Direct Debits and integrations.
UK notes
UK; Tide is authorised by the FCA as an e-money institution.
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Alternatives to Tide
Xero
Cloud accounting for invoices, bank feeds, VAT and payroll, with AI-assisted features.
FreeAgent
UK accounting software for sole traders, partnerships and small companies.
QuickBooks
Cloud accounting with invoicing, expenses and VAT, plus Intuit Intelligence AI features (some in beta).
Questions
Does Tide have a free plan?
Yes. Essential tools for getting started with no monthly plan fee (transaction limits vary by plan).
How much does Tide cost?
Free plan with no plan fee. Smart: £12.49 a month. Pro: £27.49 a month. Max: £69.99 a month.
What are the alternatives to Tide?
Alternatives include Xero, FreeAgent, QuickBooks.
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