TaxCalc vs VAT Direct

TaxCalc plans

• TaxCalc 2026 Individual 6£42 a year
• Engager Practice Management — up to 5 clients£9 a month
• Self Assessment tax software£42, paid once
• Accounts Production 12£164 a year
• Individual 12£187 a year

VAT Direct plans

• Basic serviceFree
• Premium servicesPriced on request

Pick TaxCalc if…

TaxCalc may suit UK accountancy practices, in-house finance teams, sole traders and individuals preparing returns or statutory accounts. Its product range includes support for self-employment and investment income.

Pick VAT Direct if…

VAT Direct suits businesses that want VAT and Self Assessment recordkeeping and filing tools while continuing to submit spreadsheet data from their current accounting system. Its free digital-record service is for smaller businesses that meet the transaction limit and use cash-basis accounts.