VanBooks vs QuickBooks
Both keep your records and work with Making Tax Digital. The difference is who they're built for: QuickBooks serves small businesses of all kinds, while VanBooks is made for tradespeople doing the books from the van.
| VanBooks | QuickBooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £9 a month | Sole Trader Plus £10 a month, Simple Start £16 a month (plus VAT) |
| To start | First month free, no card needed | Often discounted for the first few months |
| Making Tax Digital for Income Tax | Yes | Yes |
| VAT returns | Yes | Simple Start and above (not Sole Trader Plus) |
| Built for | UK tradespeople and sole traders | Small businesses of all kinds |
QuickBooks prices are from their UK website as of October 2026, before VAT, and offers change. Check their site before you decide.
Why tradespeople choose VanBooks
- Say the job out loud in the van: the invoice, costs and miles are drafted for you
- Invoices and quotes sent by WhatsApp, with seen ticks and automatic reminders for late payers
- CIS worked out on labour, not materials, and the construction VAT reverse charge
- Mileage worked out from postcodes or what you say
- A diary, job profit, repeat invoices and due-again reminders for services
- How much to put aside after every payment
When QuickBooks might suit you better
- You run payroll or have staff
- Your accountant already works in QuickBooks
- You want a wide range of add-on apps
Try VanBooks free for a month
No card needed. Then £9 a month, cancel any time.
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