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

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

Forbes Computer Systems Ltd vs AccountEdge Basics

	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd	AccountEdge
Software Website	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd Website	AccountEdge Website
HMRC MTD Status	Not Included	Not Included
Who Can Use It?	Businesses and Accountants	Businesses
HMRC Listed Features	Record keeping	Record keeping, banking and cashbook, income and expenses, invoicing, VAT, payroll and more
Platforms	Desktop Software	MAC

Note data for this section comes from HMRC here and here

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

	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd	AccountEdge
Trustpilot Rating	No Rating	No Rating
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	No Reviews	No Reviews
iPhone App Rating	No Rating	No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews	No Reviews	No Reviews
Android App Rating	No Rating	No Rating
Number of Android Reviews	No Reviews	No Reviews

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

Which is cheaper Forbes Computer Systems Ltd or AccountEdge? 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.

Not Listed

Record cash and bank transactions for income and expenses
Record adjustments for flat rate and personal expenses
Produce standard and cash basis P&L and balance sheet reports
Supports non-VAT registered and VAT registered businesses
Standard, cash basis, flat rate, and flat rate cash VAT reporting
HMRC Making Tax Digital for VAT compliance
Unlimited company files included
HMRC RTI compliant payroll with unlimited employees. *Requires Payroll subscription

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

	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd	AccountEdge
Pros	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	User Friendly Customer Service Customizable One Stop Shop
Cons	Lack of reviews No app	Slow Takes Time