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Landlord Studio: The best alternative to Sage

Landlord Studio is the Sage alternative built for UK landlords — HMRC-recognised Making Tax Digital software that combines rental accounting with property management, free for up to 3 properties.

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How we compare to Sage


FeatureLandlord StudioSage
Designed forUK landlords and property investorsSmall businesses and accountants
Free planYes — free for up to 3 propertiesNo (free trial only)
Entry price£0/month; Pro from £12/month£15/month + VAT (Accounting Start)
MTD for Income Tax submissionsYes — included on Pro; £5 per submission on free planYes — separate subscription per income source
Per-property income and expense trackingYes, by defaultNo — business-level ledgers
Bank feeds (open banking)YesYes
Receipt scannerYes — built inVaries by plan
Tenancy and tenant managementYesNo
Automated rent remindersYesNo — invoice chasing only
Maintenance trackingYesNo
Native mobile appsYes — iOS and AndroidYes — iOS and Android

FAQs

Is Sage suitable for UK landlords?

Sage works well for general business accounting, but it has no concept of properties, tenancies, or rent schedules. Landlords must adapt business ledgers to track rental income, and per-property profitability requires manual workarounds. Purpose-built software like Landlord Studio tracks everything by property automatically.

Does Sage support Making Tax Digital for landlords?

Yes. Sage is HMRC-recognised for MTD for Income Tax, with plans from £15/month + VAT — though landlords with both trading and property income need a separate subscription for each income source. Landlord Studio is also HMRC-recognised and includes MTD submissions on its Pro plan from £12/month.

What is the best Sage alternative for UK landlords?

Landlord Studio is the leading Sage alternative for UK landlords. It combines HMRC-recognised MTD accounting with property management — bank feeds, receipt scanning, tenancy records, rent reminders, and maintenance tracking — and is free for up to 3 properties.

How much does Sage cost compared to Landlord Studio?

As of June 2026, Sage Accounting costs £15/month + VAT (Start), £30/month (Standard), or £59/month (Plus). Landlord Studio is free for up to 3 properties, with Pro from £12/month including MTD submissions, bank feeds, and receipt scanning.

Do I need general accounting software or landlord software for MTD?

Either can satisfy HMRC's MTD requirements — what matters is that the software is HMRC-recognised. But landlord-specific software saves significant admin: Landlord Studio categorises transactions by property, generates HMRC-ready reports automatically, and manages tenancies in the same place you keep your books.