BTCHub vs Sphere
BTCHub
btcsoftware.co.uk
Sphere
getsphere.comSide by side
| Figure | BTCHub | Sphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £22.92/mo | $100/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · VAT Software | 8.1 (#5) | 7.3 (#20) |
| Integrations | The maker lists Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, VT, and CSV imports among BTCHub’s integrations or supported import routes. | Listed integrations include Stripe, PayPal, Chargebee, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero and other billing and finance tools. |
| Intended users | The maker describes BTCHub as suitable for accountants, businesses, enterprise companies, and individuals handling VAT returns. | Sphere presents the platform for global businesses, billing and commerce platforms, and accounting and tax advisory firms. |
| Support | The maker advertises unlimited UK-based technical support at no extra charge, including phone support. | The Growth plan includes a dedicated account manager, an on-demand tax team and 24/7 Slack support. |
Plans
Sphere
- Starter$100 a month
- E-invoicing add-onPriced on request
- GrowthPriced on request
- Input tax add-onPriced on request
In their own words
BTCHub
BTCHub is cloud-based bridging software for accountants and businesses filing Making Tax Digital VAT returns with HMRC. It accepts Excel data and imports from bookkeeping systems, including CSV files, then validates return data and submits it in an MTD-compliant format. For Group VAT, it combines imports from multiple sources. Its dashboard displays clients, obligations, returns, payments, and receipts. Supported import routes include Excel, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero, VT, and CSV. Agents can complete HMRC authorisation online through BTCHub instead of using the former 64-8 form process. The product is listed for macOS, web, and Windows. The BTCHub annual licence costs £275 a year and covers HMRC MTD VAT filing, Group and consolidated VAT, and Excel and bookkeeping imports. Pricing is also available on request, with a 7-day trial. BTCSoftware advertises UK-based technical support, including phone support, at no extra charge; listed weekday hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding public and bank holidays.