Forbes Computer Systems Ltd vs SimpleTax: 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 SimpleTax Basics

	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd	SimpleTax
Software Website	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd Website	SimpleTax Website
HMRC MTD Status	Not Included	Not Included
Who Can Use It?	Businesses and Accountants	Landlords, Individuals, and Self-employed
HMRC Listed Features	Record keeping	Self employed and landlord record keeping, receipt scanning
Platforms	Desktop Software	iPhone, iPad, Android and Web

Note data for this section comes from HMRC here and here

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

	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd	SimpleTax
Trustpilot Rating	No Rating	4.6
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	No Reviews	1563
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 SimpleTax? 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

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

	Forbes Computer Systems Ltd	SimpleTax
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	Very simple to use Support was quick and easy Very clear pages with clear prompts Ability to automatically fill in tax return
Cons	Lack of reviews No app	Support team Doesnt have many choices for expenses User interface could be more customisable Glitches on the tax calculations