TradeTally vs Crunch

TradeTally vs Crunch: which is better?

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

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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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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

FeatureTradeTallyCrunch
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 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

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