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Xero vs. Hnry

Looking for an alternative to Xero? Here's how Hnry is better for freelancers than traditional accounting software.

What's the difference between Hnry and Xero?

Comparison between Xero and Hnry showing Hnry's advantages for freelancers Comparison between Xero and Hnry showing Hnry's advantages for freelancers

Why choose Hnry?

Your taxes and expenses automated

We automatically calculate and pay your taxes from your Hnry Account, so you’re always up-to-date and know what’s in your pocket is yours to keep. Plus the Hnry Business Mastercard automates all your expenses, lowering your taxable income as you spend.

An accountant with your software

We become your accountant. That means we submit your returns (even VAT), manage your expenses as you go, and our team of freelancer tax experts (specialised in your industry) are there if you need a hand.

A suite of features - at no extra cost!

You get a bunch of features for all your business needs, like expenses, unlimited invoices and quotes, and more!

Designed for freelancers

We're the UK's only specialised tax automation and accounting service tailored specifically to freelancers - there's nothing else like us.

Your taxes and expenses automated

We automatically calculate and pay your taxes from your Hnry Account, so you’re always up-to-date and know what’s in your pocket is yours to keep. Plus the Hnry Business Mastercard automates all your expenses, lowering your taxable income as you spend.

An accountant with your software

We become your accountant. That means we submit your returns (even VAT), manage your expenses as you go, and our team of freelancer tax experts (specialised in your industry) are there if you need a hand.

A suite of features - at no extra cost!

You get a bunch of features for all your business needs, like expenses, unlimited invoices and quotes, and more!

Designed for freelancers

We're the UK's only specialised tax automation and accounting service tailored specifically to freelancers - there's nothing else like us.

Deciding between Xero or Hnry?

It's like comparing apples and fruit salad.

Fruit Salad

Why go out and pay for individual bits of fruit, when you can get it all (and all the extra good bits) for less?

We don't believe in raising our prices every year, or paying for an accountant on top of overcomplicated software, or not being able to talk to humans when you need a hand.

We're not just your software, and we're not just your accountant. We're both and more, at the same time.

1% +VAT

of your self-employed income, capped at £600 +VAT per year.

Payment type

Only pay when you're earning self-employed income. No monthly subscriptions. No hidden fees.

What do we offer?

Hnry is your accountant, your software, and a service that automatically calculates and pays your tax.

Nothing else required.

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Xero's Ignite Plan

£16 / mo.

for the Ignite plan (different plans are available at higher costs), plus accountant fees.

80% of Xero customers also have a traditional accountant.

Payment type

Monthly subscription with tiered pricing. Additional costs for add-ons and features.

What do they offer?

Accounting software that helps streamline your bookkeeping, but you'll still need an accountant to handle your taxes.

Accountant sold separately.

Traditional
accountants

£874 / yr.*

on average.

Payment type

Invoice after service.

What do they offer?

An accountant will use software to manage business finances and prepare accounts and tax returns.

Accounting software required.

*Source: The Hnry Sole Trader Pulse, an independent survey of freelancers and sole traders conducted by Resolve Strategic.

Pricing

All this for 1% +VAT of your self-employed income*

*Capped at £600 +VAT per year

PS: We've never raised our prices. You won't be caught out with us!
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  • Having something like Hnry is what helped me make the jump from doing this as a side gig to making it my full time gig. The accounting side and tax side of things was terrifying. Now I have someone that just does it for me.

    Patrick Graphic Designer

  • If you’re a sole trader, I seriously can’t tell you enough, get Hnry now. It’s just really, really handy to have my own little accountant in my pocket.

    Naomi Creative Freelancer

  • Hnry lets me focus on the stuff that I’m actually passionate about. Hnry takes a huge weight off my shoulders.

    Yuxin Freelancer

  • What I love most about Hnry is how all of the stress is gone.

    Matt Graphic Designer

  • Hnry just does it for you and tells you when its done and communication is super straight forward. They made it super easy for me. I didn’t really have to think too much about my taxes at the end of the financial year.

    Indi Tattoo Artist

Feature Comparison

Compare Hnry vs Xero side by side

Features Hnry logo
Making Tax Digital Compatible
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
Tax returns submitted
Raise and track expenses
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Unlimited
Transaction reconciliation
Accept credit card payments
Specifically designed for freelancers
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Regular price increases
Features Xero's Ignite Plan
Making Tax Digital Compatible
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
Tax returns submitted
Raise and track expenses
Tracking only
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Limited
Transaction reconciliation
Manual review required
Accept credit card payments
With additional charges
Specifically designed for freelancers
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Regular price increases
Features Traditional
accountants
Making Tax Digital Compatible
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
With additional charges
Tax returns submitted
Raise and track expenses
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Transaction reconciliation
Accept credit card payments
Specifically designed for freelancers
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Regular price increases
Features Hnry logo Xero's Ignite Plan Traditional
accountants
Making Tax Digital Compatible
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
With additional charges
Tax returns submitted
Raise and track expenses
Tracking only
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Unlimited
Limited
Transaction reconciliation
Manual review required
Accept credit card payments
With additional charges
Specifically designed for freelancers
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Regular price increases

Go from Xero to hero

Join Hnry and never think about tax again

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