Head-to-head
Vupiy vs QuickBooks Online (UK).
QuickBooks Online runs a 5-tier UK line — Sole Trader (£10) → Simple Start (£16) → Essentials (£33) → Plus (£50) → Advanced (£115). Strong Intuit ecosystem (TurboTax, Mailchimp). 2026 saw a 47% Plus price hike, opening a window of price-sensitive customers. Vupiy ranges from £0 Starter to £49 Practice, with multi-company built into every paid tier.
Where each one wins.
Vupiy wins on…
- Tier-bundled companies (3 in Pro £12, 5 in Business £24) vs QB separate subscriptions
- £0 Starter forever — QB has no real free tier
- Predictable £12/£24/£49 ladder — no Plus → Advanced shock
- 25+ branded PDF templates (QB has 3–5)
- Built-in scheduling (QB sells QB Time as add-on)
- Native Türkçe interface
- Lighter learning curve, faster onboarding
QuickBooks wins on…
- Direct HMRC MTD VAT & ITSA submission
- QuickBooks Online Accountant — free for accountants
- Intuit ecosystem: TurboTax, Mailchimp, Credit Karma
- Open Banking feeds + automated reconciliation
- Standard + Advanced UK payroll (PAYE, RTI, P45/P60)
- Project profitability + class & location tracking (Plus)
The 2026 price comparison.
QuickBooks raised Plus by 47% in January 2026. If you renewed at the new rate, the gap with Vupiy widened sharply.
| Scenario | Vupiy (best fit) | QB Sole Trader | QB Simple Start | QB Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Starter £0 forever | No | No | No |
| 1 company | £12 (Pro) | £10 | £16 | £50 |
| 3 companies | £12 (Pro) | £30 | £48 | £150 |
| 5 companies + scheduling | £24 (Business) | £50 (+QB Time add-on) | £80 (+QB Time add-on) | £250 (+QB Time add-on) |
| 50 client books (accountant) | £49 (Practice) | Free* (clients pay each) | Free* (clients pay each) | Free* (clients pay each) |
| Recurring invoicing | Yes (Pro+) | No | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-currency | 5 + daily FX | No | No | 160+ |
Side-by-side capabilities.
| Capability | Vupiy | QuickBooks (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-company per login | Unlimited | Separate subscriptions |
| Branded PDF templates | 25+ | 3–5 |
| Stripe payment link | Per-tenant | Global integration |
| Automated payment reminders | Up to 10 / invoice · custom intervals · 09/12/18 UK | Basic only · Chaser add-on for advanced |
| Built-in scheduling | Yes | QB Time add-on |
| Native Türkçe UI | Yes | No |
| MTD VAT submission | Roadmap | Yes |
| UK payroll (RTI) | Schema only | Standard + Advanced |
| Open Banking feed | Roadmap | Yes |
| Project profitability | No | Plus tier |
| Mailchimp / TurboTax integration | No | Yes |
Trial Vupiy alongside QuickBooks.
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