Debitoor vs Forbes Computer Systems Ltd: Which Is Better Accounting Software?

We compare them based on real user reviews, prices and what features they both offer.

Debitoor vs Forbes Computer Systems Ltd Basics

	Debitoor	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd
Software Website	Debitoor Website	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd Website
HMRC MTD Status	Not Included	Not Included
Who Can Use It?	Businesses	Businesses and Accountants
HMRC Listed Features	Record keeping, raise and issue invoices, track payments and manage expenses	Record keeping
Platforms	Cloud-based application: PC, Smartphone, Tablet, iPhone, Android	Desktop Software

Note data for this section comes from HMRC here and here

Wondering if Debitoor or Forbes Computer Systems Ltd has better user reviews. We compared them below.

	Debitoor	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd
Trustpilot Rating	1.9	No Rating
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	12	No Reviews
iPhone App Rating	4.7	No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews	10900	No Reviews
Android App Rating	4.2	No Rating
Number of Android Reviews	77100	No Reviews

Please note ratings we’re accurate at the time of writing but may have since changed

Which is cheaper Debitoor or Forbes Computer Systems Ltd? Here are their prices compared.

Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

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	Debitoor	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd
Payroll Software Integration	No	Yes
Track VAT	Yes	Yes
VAT Filing	Yes	Yes
Real-Time Financial Reports	Yes	No
Prepare Self Assessment	Yes	No
Income Tax Estimates	No	Yes
Manage Income & Expenses	No	Yes
Create Invoices	Yes	No
Forecast Cash Flow	Yes	No
Accept and Make Payments In Different Currencies	Yes	No
Employee Time Tracking	Yes	No
Projects	No	No
Bank Feed Integration	Yes	No
End of Year Filings	Yes	Yes
Capture Bills And Receipts	Yes	Yes
Bulk Reconcile Transactions	Yes	No
Track Inventory & Stock Levels	Yes	No

	Debitoor	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd
Pros	Low cost, low commitment Minimalist hardware with a few details that stand out Low transaction fees and no hidden or monthly costs PCI DSS and EMV compliant	No limits on the number of clients or tax returns XBRL enabled from the outset A range of data entry options using data schedules and excel
Cons	Software has limited features Narrow range of hardware options Does not accept high-risk customers Lacks live chat support	Lack of reviews No app