qwartly - MTD Bridging Software That Lets You Keep Your Spreadsheet

qwartly is MTD bridging software that connects your existing spreadsheets to Making Tax Digital. No new software to learn, no data to re-enter. Just £49/year.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Starts April 2026

From April 2026, HMRC requires sole traders and landlords with income over £50,000 to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates using MTD-compatible software. The threshold drops to £30,000 from April 2027 and £20,000 from April 2028.

How It Works

  1. Upload your spreadsheet - Drop in the same Excel or CSV file you already use.
  2. Map your columns - Tell qwartly which columns are income, expenses, and dates.
  3. Submit to HMRC - We format everything to HMRC's spec and submit via their official API.

MTD Bridging Software Pricing

£49 per year - Unlimited quarterly submissions, all spreadsheet formats, direct HMRC API connection, column mapping saved for next time, submission history and confirmations, email support.

That's less than £1 per week. Most MTD software charges £12-£30 per month.

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Free Test Mode and Simple Live Pricing

One of the most common questions about Making Tax Digital is "how much does it cost?" qwartly lets you start in test mode for free, then upgrade to live filing only when you're comfortable with the workflow.

Start in Test Mode for Free

Free Test Mode
£49
per year for live filing
Free to test now against HMRC's sandbox. Live filing is £49/year once it opens — qwartly is completing HMRC approval.
Free test mode now
Full quarterly workflow against HMRC's sandbox
Unlimited quarterly submissions
All spreadsheet formats (Excel, CSV, ODS)
Direct HMRC API connection
Column mapping saved for next time
Submission history and confirmations
Email support
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How Does qwartly Compare to Other MTD Software?

Here's how qwartly's live pricing compares to popular MTD-compatible accounting software:

Comparison of qwartly pricing against common MTD-compatible software options.
SoftwareTypeTypical CostAnnual Cost
qwartlyBridging software£49/year£49
XeroFull accounting£15-£33/month£180-£396
QuickBooksFull accounting£12-£30/month£144-£360
FreeAgentFull accounting£14-£25/month£168-£300
SageFull accounting£12-£33/month£144-£396

Full accounting software offers features like invoicing, bank feeds, and payroll. If you need those, they may be worth the cost. But if you already track your income and expenses in a spreadsheet and just need to submit to HMRC, you're paying for features you don't use.

What's Included?

  • Free test mode - upload your spreadsheet, map columns, and run the quarterly workflow in HMRC's sandbox.
  • Unlimited quarterly submissions - submit as many times as you need during the year once you're live.
  • All spreadsheet formats - Excel (.xlsx), CSV, and ODS files are supported.
  • Direct HMRC API connection - your data goes straight to HMRC's Making Tax Digital system.
  • Column mapping saved - set up your spreadsheet mapping once and reuse it.
  • Submission history - view past submissions and HMRC confirmation references.

When Can I File Live?

  • Create a free test account and use qwartly with your spreadsheet.
  • Run the full quarterly workflow now against HMRC's sandbox — no card, no commitment.
  • Live filing opens once HMRC approval completes; you'll be set up and ready the day it does.

Is There Free MTD Bridging Software?

Some providers offer free MTD software, but these typically come with significant limitations - restricted submission types, limited support, or an interface built around upsells. HMRC do not provide free bridging software. qwartly gives you a proper test mode now and a low annual live price when you're ready.

Learn More About Making Tax Digital

Start Free in Test Mode

Test qwartly with your own spreadsheet now and run the full quarterly workflow against HMRC's sandbox — get set up before live filing opens.

No card required to test. Live filing is £49/year.
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All prices include VATAnnual subscription: £49/year