What’s the difference between Hnry and traditional accountants?
Hnry vs. traditional accountants
Want an alternative for your traditional accountant? Here’s how Hnry is better for sole traders.
Why choose Hnry?
Better cashflow
Because your tax and expenses are automated through the Hnry Account, you have full control - with more of your money in your pocket, sooner.
More control
With Hnry you’ll pay the right amount of tax every time you get paid, giving you more control over your own money.
Fair pricing
We don’t raise our prices or ask for a credit card, and our pay-as-you-go pricing model means you only pay when you’re earning.
Human
We’re not faceless software or AI. We’re real humans with dedicated support teams for each industry, made up of specialists with deep knowledge of tax legislation.
Better cashflow
Because your tax and expenses are automated through the Hnry Account, you have full control - with more of your money in your pocket, sooner.
More control
With Hnry you’ll pay the right amount of tax every time you get paid, giving you more control over your own money.
Fair pricing
We don’t raise our prices or ask for a credit card, and our pay-as-you-go pricing model means you only pay when you’re earning.
Human
We’re not faceless software or AI. We’re real humans with dedicated support teams for each industry, made up of specialists with deep knowledge of tax legislation.
Deciding between an accountant or Hnry?
It's like comparing apples and 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 giving sole traders only some of what they need, or paying for accounting software on top an accountant.
We're not just your software, and we're not just your accountant. We're both and more, at the same time.
1% +GST
of your self-employed income, capped at $1,500 +GST 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.
Traditional
accountants
$1,920 / 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.
Standard accounting software
$728 / yr.
On average.
Payment type
Subscription. Per month. Different plan options.
What do they offer?
Accounting software helps streamline your tax and business admin, and sets up your accountant for lodging your tax returns.
Accountant sold separately.
*Source: The Hnry Sole Trader Pulse, an independent survey of sole traders conducted by Resolve Strategic.
Pricing
1% +GST of your self-employed income*
*Capped at $1,500 +GST per year
PS: We’‘ve never raised our prices. You won’‘t be caught out with us!
Feature Comparison
Compare Hnry side by side with a traditional accountant
| Features |
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| Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn |
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| Debit card (to automate expenses) |
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| Support from expert accountants |
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| Tax returns filed |
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| Raise and track expenses |
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| Review expenses |
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| Invoices and quotes |
Unlimited
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| Transaction reconciliation |
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| Accept credit card payments |
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| Automatic mileage expense tracking | |
| Specifically designed for sole traders |
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| Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions) |
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| Regular price increases |
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| Inventory |
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| Payroll |
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| Features |
Traditional accountants |
|---|---|
| Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn |
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| Debit card (to automate expenses) |
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| Support from expert accountants |
But not always sole trader specialists
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| Tax returns filed |
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| Raise and track expenses |
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| Review expenses |
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| Invoices and quotes |
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| Transaction reconciliation |
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| Accept credit card payments |
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| Automatic mileage expense tracking |
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| Specifically designed for sole traders |
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| Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions) |
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| Regular price increases |
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| Inventory |
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| Payroll |
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| Features | Standard accounting software |
|---|---|
| Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn |
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| Debit card (to automate expenses) |
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| Support from expert accountants |
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| Tax returns filed |
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| Raise and track expenses |
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| Review expenses |
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| Invoices and quotes |
Limited
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| Transaction reconciliation |
Manual review required
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| Accept credit card payments |
With additional charges
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| Automatic mileage expense tracking |
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| Specifically designed for sole traders |
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| Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions) |
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| Regular price increases |
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| Inventory |
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| Payroll |
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| Features |
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Traditional accountants |
Standard accounting software |
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| Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn |
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| Debit card (to automate expenses) |
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| Support from expert accountants |
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| Tax returns filed |
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| Raise and track expenses |
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| Review expenses |
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| Invoices and quotes |
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| Transaction reconciliation |
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| Accept credit card payments |
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| Automatic mileage expense tracking |
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| Specifically designed for sole traders |
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| Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions) |
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| Regular price increases |
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| Inventory |
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| Payroll |
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