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Sage or VoxaMTD for Making Tax Digital?

TL;DR: Sage Sole Trader & Landlord Free covers sole traders and landlords at no cost, with limits such as one bank account and capped AI categorisation; Sage Sole Trader is £7 a month plus VAT. VoxaMTD's free plan also files quarterly updates. The year-end final declaration is coming before the first one is due (January 2028).
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VoxaMTD vs Sage: feature by feature

Feature VoxaMTD Sage
Free option Free plan: quarterly updates Sage Sole Trader & Landlord Free: one bank account, capped AI categorisation
Paid plans (per month) From £8.99 Sage Sole Trader £7; Sage Accounting from £20; plus VAT
MTD quarterly updates and tax return Quarterly updates now; final declaration coming before January 2028 Yes
Income covered Sole trader and UK property Sole trader and UK property
Bank feeds on the free plan 1 bank connection 1 bank account
Landlord tools Per-property figures and a Section 24 calculator Records landlord income and expenses
AI features AI categorisation; Alex, a voice AI tax assistant, on paid plans Sage Copilot on all plans

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sage have free MTD software?

Yes. Sage Sole Trader & Landlord Free covers sole traders and landlords, with limits including one bank account and a cap on AI-categorised transactions. It is listed in HMRC's software finder for quarterly updates and the tax return.

How much is Sage for MTD?

Sage Sole Trader is £7 a month plus VAT, and Sage Accounting starts at £20 a month plus VAT, as listed on 27 September 2026.

Does Sage have AI features?

Yes. Sage says Sage Copilot is included in all plans, and its free plan includes a limited number of AI-categorised transactions.

How do the two free plans differ?

Both file quarterly updates for sole traders and UK property, and Sage also files the tax return; VoxaMTD's final declaration is coming before the first one is due (January 2028). VoxaMTD adds landlord tools such as per-property figures and a Section 24 calculator. Sage offers VAT and payroll products.

Can I move from Sage to VoxaMTD?

Yes. HMRC lets you change software at any time. Mid-year, bring this year's records across so your next update, which covers the tax year so far, is complete: VoxaMTD takes a CSV or Excel upload, or you can connect your bank. Keep your old records for at least five years.

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