IRIS VAT Filer vs VAT MTD
IRIS VAT Filer
iris.co.ukVAT MTD
vatmtd.comSide by side
| Figure | IRIS VAT Filer | VAT MTD |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £3.17/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · VAT Software | 8.0 (#7) | 7.5 (#16) |
| Integrations | The product page lists integration with IRIS OpenSpace for client communication and approval, and IRIS Practice Management for tracking submissions with Job Profiles. | The app connects to HMRC and imports figures from Excel or Numbers spreadsheets. |
| Purpose | IRIS VAT Filer is bridging software for submitting VAT figures to HMRC when bookkeeping software does not support a business’s VAT case. | VAT MTD submits VAT returns from a spreadsheet to HMRC as a Making Tax Digital compliant bridging app. |
Plans
VAT MTD
- Single VAT Number Monthly£9.49 a month
- Single VAT Number Quarterly£17.99 a month
- Agent Monthly£18.99 a month
- Agent Quarterly£35.99 a month
- Single VAT Number Yearly£37.99 a year
- Agent Yearly£95.99 a year
In their own words
IRIS VAT Filer
IRIS VAT Filer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
VAT MTD
VAT MTD is a bridging app for submitting spreadsheet-based VAT returns to HMRC under Making Tax Digital. It imports figures from Excel and Numbers, with users mapping the spreadsheet cells for nine VAT totals that must be on one sheet. The maker says the app is recognised by HMRC as a compliant submission method and is suitable for individuals, organisations, and agents. Users can view VAT periods in an HMRC MTD account at no cost, but submitting returns requires a subscription. The maker says the app sends HMRC only the nine return totals and does not read digital records. Its App Store description says financial data is processed on-device without third-party servers and spreadsheet figures are not stored. Login is passed to Safari, so the app cannot see login details. One limitation is that the iOS app does not support Apple Numbers; the website suggests using its Excel spreadsheet instead. Single VAT Number plans include £9.49 a month, £17.99 a month, and £37.99 a year options. Agent plans include £18.99 a month, £35.99 a month, and £95.99 a year options.