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 — less than half the cost of Xero Growing.14-day free trial, no card required.
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
Quick answers to common questions.
More comparisons
Ready to simplify your invoicing?
Join thousands of UK tradespeople who spend less time on paperwork and more time earning. Start your 14-day free trial today — no card required.
From £19/month. Annual billing saves you 16%.