Side by side
Crunch vs CustomBooks
Both stand on bookkeeping software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
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.
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Free trial AndroidiPhone
CustomBooks combines accounting, inventory, ecommerce, payroll, and banking connections with cloud and mobile access. Its plan range covers smaller billing needs through enterprise customizations, while pricing and organization-based billing should be reviewed carefully.
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| Crunch | CustomBooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Self Assessment: £240 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Maker | Crunch | CustomBooks |
| Website | crunch.co.uk | custombooks.com |
| On bookkeeping software | #37 of 75 | #41 of 75 |
Crunch: 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
CustomBooks: what it does well
- Bank feeds and automated reconciliation
- Unlimited users on all plans
- Custom security roles and module restrictions
- Connects to over 15,000 institutions
- 30-day trial without a credit card
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid plans start at $29/mo
- Each organization is billed separately
- Some plans have 2 GB storage
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