TradeTally vs Sage: which is better?
Compare pricing, features, and trade-specific workflows. See why UK sole traders choose TradeTally over Sage.
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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
Sage
££26/month
UK accounting and business management. Range: £14–£33/month.
Strengths
- Deep UK tax integration including MTD and VAT
- Trusted by UK accountants for decades
- Strong compliance features and audit trails
- Cash flow forecasting and reporting
Feature-by-feature comparison
What TradeTally does that Sagedoesn't
No purpose-built mobile experience for tradespeople in the field
No trade-specific workflows for job costing and materials
SA103F data requires manual extraction from reports
Receipt scanning is basic compared to mobile-first alternatives
Overly complex for sole traders who just need invoicing and expenses
Sage limitations for tradespeople
- Interface feels dated and complex for simple needs
- Mobile app is limited and clunky
- Support quality varies depending on plan
- Navigation is confusing for non-accountants
- Feature bloat makes simple tasks take longer
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions.
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