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Crunch
by Crunch

What Crunch is
Crunch is web-based software for people handling self-employment and related income. It supports self-employment, investment income and rental income, and also lists audit support. The service has a free plan, paid service from £240, and a 14-day trial. Its named Self Assessment plan costs £240 a month, billed “File when you're ready,” with VAT added. That plan includes an accountant-prepared Self Assessment, an allowable-expense review, HMRC submission and online document upload. Crunch provides access through the web, including mobile browser access rather than a separate listed mobile application. The service comes from Crunch, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Brighton & Hove, UK. Buyers can start with the free plan or trial, then choose the listed paid service for accountant-supported preparation and filing.
Who it suits
Crunch suits self-employed people who also receive investment or rental income and want accountant-supported Self Assessment work. It may also suit users seeking listed audit support and browser access on mobile devices.
What it does well
- Free plan is available
- Supports self-employment, investment and rental income
- Accountant-prepared Self Assessment included
- HMRC submission and document upload included
- Audit support is listed
What to know first
- Paid plan adds VAT
- Mobile access is web-only
- Named plan costs £240 a month
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Self Assessment | File when you're ready; VAT is added · Accountant-prepared Self Assessment · Allowable-expense review · HMRC submission included · Online document upload | £240 a month |
As crunch.co.uk lists them, read 22 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Crunch combines self-employment, investment and rental-income support with accountant involvement. Its free plan and trial provide non-paid starting options, while the listed paid plan focuses on preparing and submitting a Self Assessment.
Facts from Crunch's own pages
- Audit support
- Yes · crunch.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2009 · crunch.co.uk, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · crunch.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Brighton & Hove, UK · crunch.co.uk, 28 Sept 2026
- Investment income
- Yes · crunch.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Mobile access
- web_only · crunch.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Rental income
- Yes · crunch.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
- Self-employment support
- Yes · crunch.co.uk, 22 Sept 2026
Where Crunch stands on Freedom251
- Bookkeeping Software#37 of 75
- Tax Software#88 of 149
- Personal Tax Software#84 of 123
