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Sage Sole Trader

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Simple, affordable bookkeeping built specifically for sole traders getting ready for Making Tax Digital

4.3Based on 90 reviews

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4.3

90 reviews

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Aled B.

Independent Contractor

Events Services1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 18 January 2026

The quarterly submission was easy

Mobile first suits how I actually work, everything from my phone between jobs, and my tax is finally under control rather than something I dread every year.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

My accountant can log in and check at year end.

Cons

More detailed mileage handling would be a nice addition.

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Carys S.

Self employed Tradesperson

Management ConsultingSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
4.0
Reviewed on 14 January 2026

Affordable and easy to live with

As a sole trader contractor this fits my situation perfectly, invoicing and expenses without the overhead of full company accounting I do not need. The path up to Sage Accounting is there if I incorporate.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Got me ready for the new tax rules.

Cons

No payroll if you take on staff.

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Katie G.

Freelance Designer

Media ProductionSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 10 January 2026

Exactly the right amount of software

Mobile first suits how I actually work, everything from my phone between jobs, and my tax is finally under control rather than something I dread every year.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

My accountant can log in and check at year end.

Cons

The odd term still assumes a little knowledge.

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Emma F.

Freelance Writer

Management ConsultingSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 7 January 2026

Does what a sole trader needs

I am not a technology person at all and I can use it, which tells you everything you need to know about how simple it is. Cheap enough that it was an obvious decision.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
4.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

It asks what I earned and spent in plain English, no jargon.

Cons

No payroll, so taking on staff means moving to Sage Accounting.

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Jamie L.

Self employed

Information Technology and Services1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 7 January 2026

A weight off my mind every January

I signed up because the digital income tax changes were worrying me, and the quarterly submission turned out to be the easy part. I feel in control of my numbers for the first time since going self employed.

Ease of use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

My accountant can log in and check at year end.

Cons

Nothing significant for what I actually need.

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Sam H.

Self employed Contractor

Translation and LocalizationSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
5.0
Reviewed on 6 January 2026

Got me ready for the new tax rules

I have tried proper accounting software and always felt out of my depth. This just asks what I earned and what I spent in plain English and does the rest, and it is the first tool I have actually kept using.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
5.0
Pros

Simple enough that I actually keep on top of it.

Cons

It is single business only, so a second venture means sizing up.

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Mei Sedgwick

Independent Consultant

Writing & EditingSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
5.0
Reviewed on 4 January 2026

Perfect for a one person business

My accountant pointed me here to get ready for the tax changes and it has been the least stressful part of going self employed. The tax estimate alone is worth the small monthly cost.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

It is the first bookkeeping tool I have stuck with.

Cons

The odd term still assumes a little knowledge.

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Wei RotheryVerified reviewer

Independent Consultant

LinkedIn verified
Health, Wellness and FitnessSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
5.0
Reviewed on 27 December 2025

Perfect for a one person business

I have tried proper accounting software and always felt out of my depth. This just asks what I earned and what I spent in plain English and does the rest, and it is the first tool I have actually kept using.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Simple enough that I actually keep on top of it.

Cons

It does not handle stock, I track materials separately.

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Anthony SedgwickVerified reviewer

Self employed IT Contractor

LinkedIn verified
Information Technology and ServicesSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
4.0
Reviewed on 19 November 2025

Solid choice for a sole trader contractor

As a contractor operating as a sole trader rather than a limited company, this fits my situation perfectly. Invoicing my agency, tracking expenses and keeping my tax position visible, all without the overhead of full company accounting I do not need.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

Right fit for a sole trader contractor specifically. Invoicing is quick and professional. Tax estimate keeps me ahead of my payments on account. My accountant can log in and check things at year end.

Cons

Being sole trader only, the moment I incorporate I would move to Sage Accounting, which I gather is a smooth path. Reporting is light for anyone wanting detailed analysis.

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Erin S.

Self employed Instructor

Health, Wellness and FitnessSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
4.0
Reviewed on 9 November 2025

Right tool for a sole trader contractor

A good, sensible tool for a small self employed income. It never makes me feel out of my depth, which fuller products always did, and that is exactly why I stuck with it.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
3.0
Pros

Splitting business and personal is genuinely useful.

Cons

Basic by design, which is a plus and a limit.

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