Big Red Cloud review

Plans start at €60, which is above the €13.15 median entry price across the site. There is no free plan, so the first paid month is where commitment begins. A 30 day free trial lets a small business look through the accounting and payroll tools before paying.

There is no free plan on Big Red Cloud, so the trial is the only free period. It runs for 30 days, which matches the 15 median trial length for this category. The setup model is a free trial rather than an ongoing free tier.

Payroll is included in the plan, not sold as a separate add-on. That makes Big Red Cloud unusual for a small business accounting tool, since most comparable products treat payroll as an extra. Bank feeds are part of the same package, so pay runs and reconciliation sit together.

Yes, bank feeds are supported, which is close to standard among the accounting tools compared here. Data can be pulled in for reconciliation without manual entry of every transaction. Combined with the iOS app, that makes it possible to check figures away from the desk.

An iOS app is available, so invoices and figures can be checked on a phone. The accounting and payroll tools sit in the same subscription as the desktop side. Availability is listed for iOS.

Big Red Cloud starts at €60, against €9 for Qonto and €9.90 for Accountable. On entry price, it is the highest of the three. Paying for included payroll is where the higher starting figure may earn its place.

It is aimed at small businesses rather than large enterprises. Owners who handle their own books, or teams needing payroll added to accounts, fit the audience it targets. The trial and trial-based setup suit businesses deciding between tools before signing.

Support runs on help centre only, so self-serve materials are the main route. There is no direct phone or chat option listed. Businesses wanting a live channel should check the alternatives before committing.