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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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    48
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    27
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Mason N.

Freelance Photographer

Information Technology and ServicesSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
1.0
Reviewed on 18 September 2024

Cannot recommend after my experience

The idea is right and the price is fair, but reliability and support let it down badly enough that I could not trust it with my tax, which is the one thing it absolutely has to get right.

Ease of use
1.0
Value for money
1.0
Pros

The tax estimate was a nice idea when it worked.

Cons

Support never really fixed the issue.

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Rhys AblesonVerified reviewer

Self employed Tradesperson

LinkedIn verified
Marketing & Advertising1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 11 August 2024

Exactly the right amount of software

It does precisely what a one person business needs, invoice clients, track expenses, know my tax position, and nothing more, which is exactly why it fits where fuller products felt like overkill.

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

Splitting business and personal on one bank account is brilliant.

Cons

Anyone wanting detailed analysis would find it light.

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Piotr NunnleyVerified reviewer

Independent Contractor

LinkedIn verified
Events ServicesSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
3.0
Reviewed on 23 July 2024

Works, with the odd frustration

It does what it says but I found myself wanting a little more detail in the expense categories and the reporting, even for a one person business.

Ease of use
3.0
Customer service
2.0
Value for money
3.0
Functionality
2.0
Pros

Receipt capture is handy.

Cons

No stock or payroll.

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Rebecca MarchettiVerified reviewer

Self employed

LinkedIn verified
Real EstateSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
4.0
Reviewed on 2 June 2024

Good fit for one person

I do not need a business accounting system, I need to invoice, track expenses and know my tax, and this does precisely that. Marked down only for minimal reporting, which honestly is enough for me.

Customer service
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Affordable for a small self employed income.

Cons

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

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Liam L.

Self employed Instructor

MusicSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Kept using it, unlike the others

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
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Photographing receipts as I go stops anything getting lost.

Cons

Nothing significant for what I actually need.

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Kian Cobbold

Self employed Maker

Media ProductionSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
4.0
Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Four stars from a freelancer

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
3.0
Pros

Invoicing is quick and looks professional.

Cons

No payroll if you take on staff.

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Ffion H.

Freelance Writer

ConstructionSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
4.0
Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Better than the spreadsheet I had

It replaced a spreadsheet I dreaded, and getting on top of my tax has gone from a January nightmare to a manageable running total. Worth the small monthly cost several times over.

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

Never makes me feel out of my depth.

Cons

You would outgrow it as a limited company.

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Adam L.

Small Business Owner

Consumer ServicesSelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
4.0
Reviewed on 26 March 2024

Solid for a sole trader

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
Value for money
4.0
Functionality
3.0
Pros

Affordable for a small self employed income.

Cons

Does not handle stock.

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Ben KilnerVerified reviewer

Self employed

LinkedIn verified
Consumer Services1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 16 January 2024

Built for people who are not accountants

Photographing receipts as I go means no more last minute panic with a carrier bag, and splitting business from personal on my one bank account has been a genuine lifesaver.

Ease of use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

The tax estimate keeps me disciplined about saving.

Cons

Support was a little slow the one time I needed it.

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Darren A.

Mobile Trader

BeautySelf-employed employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 7 January 2024

The quarterly submission was easy

It does precisely what a one person business needs, invoice clients, track expenses, know my tax position, and nothing more, which is exactly why it fits where fuller products felt like overkill.

Ease of use
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Pros

Invoices look professional and go out from my phone.

Cons

Nothing significant for what I actually need.

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