Clear Books Pricing: How Much Does the Accounting Provider Cost?

Clear Books pricing starts at £6 (approx $7.97) per month for the first three months, before reverting to the standard £12 (approx $15.93) per month thereafter. It goes up to £16.40 (approx $21.77) per month for the first three months, which then reverts to £32.80 (approx $43.54) per month.

It should be noted that these prices are only applicable to customers who opt for a two-year contract. You can also pay for Clear Books on a monthly or yearly basis, which I’ll discuss later on.

It should also be noted that the prices given on this page are listed in pounds sterling rather than dollars. This is because Clear Books is a UK-based company. However, the platform does offer multi-currency functionality, so if you’re keen to use it overseas, you will still be able to. I’ll provide approximate figures for the pricing equivalent in dollars, which are accurate at the time of writing.

In this guide, I’ll unpack everything you need to know about Clear Books pricing, including plans, add-ons, hidden fees, and whether or not the accounting software is worth your time and money.

Clear Books Pricing Plans: At a Glance

In this section, I’ll take you through the three Clear Books plans in detail, including pricing, features, and any additional fees. For a quick overview of each plan, check out the table below.

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		Price	Users
Sole Trader Free	Sole Trader	Sole Trader Plus
£0/month	£5/month + VAT	£15/month + VAT
One (plus one accountant)	Unlimited	Unlimited

Clear Books has three plans on offer, known as Small, Medium, and Large. Like their names suggest, the plans are geared towards businesses of different sizes.

Customers can also get a 30-day free trial when they register with Clear Books. On top of this, all paid plans come with a 30-day free trial of Payroll, the company’s dedicated payroll add-on. Below, you’ll find a breakdown of each of the plans.

• Small plan – £6 (approx $8) per month for the first three months, then reverts to £12 (approx $16.01) per month
• Medium plan – £12.40 (approx $16.54) per month for the first three months, then reverts to £24.80  (approx $33.09) per month
• Large plan – £16.40 (approx $21.89) per month for the first three months, then reverts to £32.80 (approx $43.77) per month

Clear Books Small plan

The Small plan starts at just £6 (approx $8) per month for the first three months, after which point it reverts to the full-price £12 (approx $16.01) per month. Please note that this price point is only accessible to customers who opt for a two-year subscription.

If you opt to pay yearly, the price increases to £6.75 (approx $9.02) per month for the first three months, after which it reverts to £13.50 (approx $18.05) per month.

If you choose to pay on a monthly basis, the price shoots up to £7.50 (approx $10.03) for the first three months, and £15 (approx $20.05) per month after that.

At this tier, you’ll get access to all Clear Books core accounting functionality, including an invoice creator, bill and receipt tracking, bank feeds and uploads, a tool for dividends, and account reconciliation. It also offers unlimited users at no additional cost, meaning that it isn’t just intended for individuals or microbusinesses.

One key feature that is omitted from this plan is the ability to create and manage expenses. In fact, this is only offered on the Large plan, so if you have employees who regularly file expense claims, neither of the first two tiers will be suitable for you.

Clear Books has a “quick add” button for fast sales invoice creation. Source: Tech.co testing

Clear Books Medium plan

This plan starts at £12.40 (approx $16.58) per month for the first three months, and £24.80 (approx $33.16) per month after that, if you commit to a two-year subscription. If you opt to pay on a yearly basis, the price goes up to £13.95 (approx $18.65) per month for the first three months, followed by £27.90 (approx $37.30) per month for the remainder of the contract.

Opt to pay monthly and you’re looking at £15.50 (approx $20.72) per month for the first three months, and £31 (approx $41.45) per month thereafter.

At this tier, you’ll unlock a handful of features specifically geared towards VAT reporting, as well as the ability to create and issue purchase orders and create, monitor, and adjust budgets.

Clear Books Large plan

The final Clear Books plan starts at £16.40 (approx $21.93) per month for the first three months, before reverting to £32.80 (approx $43.85) per month, with a two-year subscription. If you want to pay on a yearly basis, the plan is available for £18.45 (approx $24.67) per month for the first three months, and then £36.90 (approx $49.33) after that.

Finally, if you want to pay monthly, you’re looking at £20.50 (approx $27.40) per month for the first three months, and £41 (approx $54.81) per month after that.

There’s quite a big step up between the second and third Clear Books plans. At this level, you’ll unlock expense management tools, the opportunity to categorize income and expenditure into projects or departments, insights into your business’s “cash health,” and multi-currency functionality. 

You’ll also be able to track the cost and depreciation of your assets, time tracking, and the ability to apply for over 100 lenders through a scheme known as Capitalize.

Major features, including asset depreciation and multi-currency, can be toggled on or off through the Clear Books interface. Source: Tech.co testing

Clear Books Add-Ons and Hidden Costs

Alongside its three main plans, Clear Books offers a number of paid add-ons that you can bolt on to your accounting plan of choice. In this section, I’ll take you through the available options in question.

Clear Books Payroll

Payroll is Clear Books’ designated solution for processing employee payroll. It’s available as an optional extra with two pricing points – for up to two employees and for three or more employees. The former costs £2.70 (approx $3.61) per month for the first three months, before reverting to £5.40 (approx $7.21) per month going forward.

For three or more employees, meanwhile, the add-on costs £1.35 (approx $1.80) per month, per employee, for the first three months, before reverting to £2.70 (approx $3.61) per month, per employee, going forward.

Payroll is an attractive option for businesses that want to streamline their financial processes. What’s more, it can save your business money in the long run by helping you to monitor labor costs and stay compliant with any relevant regulations.

For this reason, it will be particularly useful for companies that employ a lot of contractors and don’t want to use either an employer of record (EOR) or a professional employer organization (PEO).

Instant Bank Payments

Instant Bank Payments is another optional add-on that you may want to consider. It’s available at no extra cost; however, you will be charged a small fee per transaction – totaling 1.3% + 20p (+VAT) – which is collected at the end of the billing month.

With this feature, users can get paid by their end customers directly via bank transfer. This makes it easier for your customers to pay you, and also means that you get your money more quickly.

Auto Bills

Auto Bills is an optional add-on that won’t cost you a dime, but you do need to specifically register for it. It allows you to take pictures of your receipts and bills and upload them, rather than having to manually input them into the platform.

In this way, it saves time and cuts down on the margin for human error. Honestly, we can’t see any reason why you wouldn’t enable this particular feature.

Clear Books has a bills inbox for tracking all bills in a central location. Source: Tech.co testing

Clear Books Pricing vs Competitor Pricing

According to our latest round of research, Clear Books is second only to FreeAgent in terms of accounting software pricing. It has to be said, both providers offer outstanding value for money, but FreeAgent edges it. The company offers one plan, which can either be billed on a monthly or yearly basis. What’s more, you can currently get 50% for the first six months or for the first year, meaning that it costs either $13.50 per month or $135 per year.

Other options on the market simply don’t provide the same value for money. But we understand that your business needs are your own, and therefore, you can check out a breakdown of competitors in the table below.

And if you’d rather not spend a dime, there are some free accounting software options out there. A word of warning, however: they’re pretty basic.

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		Starting price	Free trial	Best for	Pros	Cons	Try now
Clear Books	Zoho Books	Xero	QuickBooks	FreeAgent	FreshBooks
Free	Free	$27/month $5.40/month for the first 3 months	$20/month $10/month for first 3 months	$27/month Currently discounted to $13.50/month for first 6 months	$23/month $1/month for a year
30 days	14 days	30 days	30 days	30 days	30 days
Professionals requiring comprehensive tax preparation tools	Integrations	Experienced accountants and established businesses with complex financial needs	Businesses needing advanced financial insights and customization	Budget-conscious businesses	New businesses
Modern, intuitive interface User-friendly search button for simple information location Extensive tax functionality	Extensive data import/export features Time tracking tools with billable hours conversion Highly effective transaction documentation	Over 1,000 third party integrations Useful client portal for self-service needs Robust fixed asset tracking functionality	Extensive analytics template customization Automatic alerts for mismatched balances Built-in cash flow projection tools	Simple, low cost pricing options for businesses Built-in tax forecasting tools Helpful cash flow alerts for surpluses/shortfalls	Competitive pricing Time-tracking features with invoice compatibility 24/7 customer support options
Unhelpful and unavailable customer support No cash flow projection tools No invoice tracking	Higher than average transaction fees No customer support outside business hours Limited non-Zoho integrations	Steep learning curve for advanced features Outdated, poorly designed interface Must give one-month notice before cancellation	Initial learning curve is quite steep No time-tracking features Support resources sometimes fail to load	Overly complex and unhelpful support options Difficult to navigate for basic feature usage Cannot import invoices directly from a computer	Limited functionality in mobile app No forecasting or budgeting features No multi-currency invoicing available
Get Quotes	Try Zoho Books	Try Xero now	Try QuickBooks	Get Quotes	Try FreshBooks

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Gus Mallett Managing and Paying Employees Editor

Gus is our Managing and Paying Employees Editor. He sits across multiple brands — Tech.co, Startups, and Expert Market — and uses his expertise in payments, project management, and people to shape our commercial content. Formerly a Senior Writer at Tech.co, Gus made the move to Managing and Paying Employees Editor in 2026. He has an extensive background in fintech, tech, and marketing.

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