QuickBooks UK review
Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
QuickBooks UK suits small businesses and sole traders who want a free plan and UK tax filing in one place. A free plan plus a 30 free trial makes the start low risk, even though the cost score lands at 5.1.
Key facts
- Best for
- Small UK businesses that want a free plan alongside mtd vat and mtd itsa.
- Price from
- $38 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free plan
- Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Free trial length
- 30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Local compliance
- Mtd-vat, Mtd-itsa (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Platforms
- iOS (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
- Pricing model
- Free trial
- Official website
- quickbooks.intuit.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- A free plan is included, and a 30 free trial covers the paid tiers.
- UK tax filing sits inside the product through mtd vat and mtd itsa, so VAT and income tax submissions stay in one place.
- The 30 trial ranks 9 of 166 brands on free trial length.
- Supported platforms are ios, so figures and invoices stay in your pocket between visits.
Cons
- The $38 entry price ranks 141 of 200 brands, above the €16.66 category median.
- Qonto lists €9 and Accountable lists €9.90, both lower starting points than $38.
Who it suits
- Small UK businesses that want a free plan and mtd vat and mtd itsa in the same tool.
- Sole traders who want 30 with a paid tier before committing to a subscription.
- Anyone who works on ios and wants their books close at hand.
Who should look elsewhere
- Qonto at €9 if the entry price matters more than what the plan covers.
- Accountable at €9.90 if a lower starting figure is the deciding factor.
How QuickBooks UK compares
9.2 vs 8.7
9.2 vs 9.2
9.2 vs 9.0
9.2 vs 9.1- 9.2 vs 9.2
9.2 vs 9.5
9.2 vs 9.0Qonto lists €9 as its starting price, a lower entry point than the $38 here.
- 9.2 vs 8.8
9.2 vs 9.2- 9.2 vs 9.0
- 9.2 vs 8.9
9.2 vs 9.1
9.2 vs 9.0
9.2 vs 8.9
9.2 vs 8.8
9.2 vs 8.8
9.2 vs 8.0
Frequently asked questions
How much does QuickBooks UK cost to start with?+
Entry is $38 a month for the paid tiers, and there is a free plan if you would rather start there. That entry price ranks 141 of 200 brands in this group, and the €13.15 median across the site sits lower, so budget above the typical starting figure.
Does QuickBooks UK have a free plan?+
Yes, QuickBooks UK has a free plan, so you can get going without a subscription. Paid tiers also come with a 30 free trial, which gives you a longer stretch to set up your books and see whether the filing workflow suits the way you work.
How long is the QuickBooks UK free trial?+
The free trial runs 30, and QuickBooks UK sits at position 9 of 166 brands on trial length. That is a useful amount of time to bring in transactions, check the mtd vat and mtd itsa workflow and decide on a subscription.
Does QuickBooks UK handle UK tax filing?+
Yes. Its local compliance covers mtd vat and mtd itsa, so VAT and income tax filings through Making Tax Digital are part of the product. That is the piece UK businesses weigh first when they compare it against tools that start at a lower price.
Is there a QuickBooks UK mobile app?+
Supported platforms are ios, so an iOS app is there for checking figures and invoices away from the desk. The $38 entry price still applies for the paid tiers, since the app rides on the same subscription.
Who does QuickBooks UK suit?+
It suits small businesses, sole traders and anyone filing UK tax who wants bookkeeping and filings in one tool. You get a free plan to start on, a 30 trial on paid tiers and mtd vat and mtd itsa covered, so it fits people who put filing first and price second.
Is QuickBooks UK cheaper or dearer than Qonto and Accountable?+
Dearer at the entry point. QuickBooks UK lists $38, Qonto lists €9 and Accountable lists €9.90. The trade-off is plain: you pay more at the start for mtd vat and mtd itsa and a free plan, while both alternatives list lower starting prices.
How does QuickBooks UK rank on price?+
On starting price, $38 places it at 141 of 200 brands, and the cost part of the score is 5.1 out of 5.1. The median starting price across the accounting software group is €16.66, so QuickBooks UK sits above the middle on price.
Are the compared prices in the same currency?+
The listed starting figures are QuickBooks UK at $38, Qonto at €9, Accountable at €9.90 and Billy at DKK 160, and each brand quotes its own currency. Read the figure in your own currency before weighing the yearly cost.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/intuit-quickbooks-for-business/id58... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Platforms
“trackName=Intuit QuickBooks for Business; sellerName=Intuit Inc.”
- budgetfitter.uk/brand/intuit-quickbooks checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Local compliance
“officially recognised by HMRC for Making Tax Digital for VAT and Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA)”
- softwarefinder.com/accounting-software/quickbooks-online checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free trial length, Pricing model, Price from
“A 30-day free trial is available”
- dancingnumbers.com/how-much-is-quickbooks-online-per-month checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Free plan
“Intuit also offers QuickBooks Free at $0”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
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