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HyperTax vs QTax
Both stand on tax software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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HyperTax combines UK tax filing, company accounts, Making Tax Digital tools, and practice management in one web service. Its tiered client limits and accountant-staffed phone support provide clear options, though larger practices need custom pricing and mobile use is browser-based.
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Q Tax Agent links bookkeeping, planning, monitoring, client collection, and HMRC submissions for UK practices. Its free core tools sit alongside annual, per-filing, and prepaid filing options.
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| HyperTax | QTax | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hyper 1: £60 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 7 | 4 |
| Maker | HyperTax | QTax |
| Website | hypertax.co.uk | q.tax |
| On tax software | #79 of 149 | #75 of 149 |
HyperTax: what it does well
- Files accounts to Companies House
- Prepares corporation-tax returns and CT600 forms
- Supports self-assessment and rental income
- Imports trial balances from major sources
- Practice Manager is a free add-on
What to know first
- More than 500 clients requires a quote
- Web-only mobile access
- QuickBooks invoice support is coming soon
QTax: what it does well
- Free bookkeeping and tax planning
- Read-only Open Banking feeds
- Quarterly MTD and SA100 filing
- Role-based access with two-factor authentication
- UK primary service-data hosting
What to know first
- Web-only access
- Unpaid updates stop after two quarters
- Paid filing plans apply
- Built for UK tax processes
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