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QuoteSprint vs QuickBooks
Both help UK tradespeople get paid. Here's the honest side-by-side so you can pick the right one for how you work.
QuoteSprint
Quote-to-paid for UK trades. Simple, fast, flat pricing.
Price: Free (10 quotes), then £9.99/mo
Best for: Sole traders and small trade businesses.
QuickBooks
QuickBooks is small-business accounting software with quoting as one of many features.
Price: From £16/month
Best for: Businesses that need full double-entry accounting.
Feature-by-feature
| Feature | QuoteSprint | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free — first 10 quotes, then £9.99/mo | From £16/mo |
| Setup time | About 60 seconds | From £16/mo |
| Built specifically for UK trades | Yes | From £16/mo |
| Designed for tradespeople | Yes | General accounting |
| Send branded quote to client | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic 48h follow-ups | Included | Manual |
| Client messaging on the quote | Included | No |
| Job calendar with clash warnings | Included | No |
| Quote versioning (accept a previous version) | Included | No |
| One-click invoice from accepted quote | Yes | Yes |
| Full double-entry ledger | Not the focus | Yes |
| Learning curve | Minutes | Days |
| Speed to create & send a quote | Under 60 seconds | Longer — accounting workflow setup |
| Built for small / sole trader businesses | Yes — flat price, no seat fees | General small-business accounting |
Where QuoteSprint wins
- Built for the quote-to-paid workflow, not the full ledger.
- Clean mobile experience — quote from the van.
- No per-user fees or seat pricing.
- First 10 quotes free, £9.99/mo after — flat.
Where QuickBooks may suit you better
Businesses that need full double-entry accounting. If that's you, QuickBooks is a solid choice.
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First 10 quotes free — no card, no setup call. Cancel any time.
Start freeComparison based on publicly listed information at the time of writing. Prices and features change — check QuickBooks's site for the current details.