AccLedger vs Sage
The Sage alternative with no upgrade walls
Sage Accounting starts at £18/month for a single user — stock control and CIS sit on the £39 Standard plan and above. AccLedger includes everything on one plan from £5/month.
One plan, everything included · 90-day free trial · No credit card required
No upgrade walls
Every feature — VAT filing, inventory, payroll, multi-currency, Shopify sync — is in the one plan you start on. The plan you sign up with is the plan you finish your taxes on.
One honest price
Landlords £5, sole traders £7.50, limited companies £10 per month. No intro discounts that expire, no per-feature add-ons, no surprise renewal emails.
HMRC-recognised MTD software
AccLedger is on HMRC’s Making Tax Digital software list. File your 9-box VAT return directly to HMRC from your real transactions.
Full inventory included
Stock levels, movements, bills of materials, production runs, purchase orders and GRNs — included, not gated to a higher tier or a third-party app.
Built-in Shopify sync
Orders, payouts and stock levels sync two-way with your Shopify store. No paid connector apps required.
End-to-end UK compliance
Bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, Self Assessment and MTD ITSA quarterly updates in one ledger — built UK-first around HMRC’s requirements.
Why people look for a Sage alternative
Sage’s Start plan is single-user and deliberately thin: no stock, limited reporting. The features small product businesses actually need sit on Standard (£39) and Plus (£59). Searchers for a Sage alternative are usually quoting a renewal email that doubled their cost.
- Entry-tier plans that exclude the features small businesses actually need
- Add-ons and connector apps that multiply the real monthly cost
- Intro discounts and renewal increases that change the price you agreed to
What switching to AccLedger looks like
Export your data from your current software as CSV, import it with AccLedger’s built-in migration tool, connect your bank feed and HMRC — most businesses are fully moved in an afternoon. Our team helps with migration free of charge during your trial.
- CSV import for contacts, chart of accounts and transactions
- Open banking bank feeds via GoCardless
- Connect HMRC and see your real VAT obligations in minutes
- 90 days free — long enough to file a real VAT return before paying anything
How AccLedger compares
| Capability | AccLedger | Sage |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | From £5 (landlord), £7.50 (sole trader), £10 (ltd company) | £18 (Start) / £39 (Standard) / £59 (Plus) |
| Pricing tiers | One plan per business type — everything included | 3 plans; stock and advanced features on £39+ |
| Free trial | 90 days | 30 days / intro discounts |
| MTD VAT filing to HMRC | ||
| Bank feeds | ||
| Inventory & stock control | Included — BOM, production runs, GRNs | Standard plan (£39/mo) and up |
| Multi-currency (GBP, USD, EUR, TRY) | Included | Higher plans only |
| Payroll | Included | Included (limited employees) |
| Shopify sync (orders, payouts, stock) | Built-in, two-way | Via third-party connector apps (extra cost) |
| Self Assessment & MTD ITSA | Included | Separate products |
Frequently asked questions
Is AccLedger a good Sage alternative for small businesses?
Can I migrate from Sage to AccLedger?
Does AccLedger handle manufacturing or assembly stock?
Is AccLedger HMRC-recognised for Making Tax Digital?
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Start your 90-day free trial — long enough to run real books and file a real VAT return before you pay a penny. Competitor pricing checked June 2026 from public UK pricing pages, excluding VAT; always confirm current prices on the provider’s site. Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent and Sage are trademarks of their respective owners. AccLedger is an independent product and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of them.
One plan, everything included · 90-day free trial · No credit card required