TaxCalc vs SimpleTax: Which Is Better Accounting Software?

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

TaxCalc vs SimpleTax Basics

	TaxCalc	SimpleTax
Software Website	TaxCalc Website	SimpleTax Website
HMRC MTD Status	In Development	Not Included
Who Can Use It?	Businesses, Accountants, and Self-employed	Landlords, Individuals, and Self-employed
HMRC Listed Features	None	Self employed and landlord record keeping, receipt scanning
Platforms	Cloud-based application	iPhone, iPad, Android and Web

Note data for this section comes from HMRC here and here

Wondering if TaxCalc or SimpleTax has better user reviews. We compared them below.

	TaxCalc	SimpleTax
Trustpilot Rating	3.5	4.6
Number of Trustpilot Reviews	27	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 TaxCalc 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.

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

	TaxCalc	SimpleTax
Pros	Affordable cost Can complete multiple returns Prior years programs available Unlimited support	Very simple to use Support was quick and easy Very clear pages with clear prompts Ability to automatically fill in tax return
Cons	Integration with document signing could be improved Requires a software installation limits Sometimes it freezes Lack of intergration with practice software Management account preparation	Support team Doesnt have many choices for expenses User interface could be more customisable Glitches on the tax calculations