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Crunch

by Crunch

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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

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Self AssessmentFile 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

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