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Hnry vs. Traditional accountants

Want an alternative for your traditional accountant? Here's how Hnry is better for sole traders.

What's the difference between Hnry and traditional accountants?

Comparison between traditional accountants and Hnry showing Hnry's advantages for sole traders Comparison between traditional accountants and Hnry showing Hnry's advantages 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.

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.

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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

All this for 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!
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  • Not having to go out there and worry about finding the right accountant was a bonus for me. Having someone that I can trust to deal with all my taxes and expenses has really given me that peace of mind.

    Linh Project Manager

  • Having something like Hnry is what helped me make the jump from doing this as a side gig to making it my full time gig. The accounting side and tax side of things was terrifying. Now I have someone that just does it for me.

    Patrick Graphic Designer

  • If you’re a sole trader, I seriously can’t tell you enough, get Hnry now. It’s just really, really handy to have my own little accountant in my pocket.

    Naomi Creative Freelancer

  • Hnry lets me focus on the stuff that I’m actually passionate about. Hnry takes a huge weight off my shoulders.

    Yuxin Freelancer

  • What I love most about Hnry is how all of the stress is gone.

    Matt Graphic Designer

  • Hnry just does it for you and tells you when its done and communication is super straight forward. They made it super easy for me. I didn’t really have to think too much about my taxes at the end of the financial year.

    Indi Tattoo Artist

  • No one ever taught me how to do my BAS but Hnry does it for me. Before using Hnry I used to stress so much about my tax. Nothing ever worked for me, but Hnry does!

    Lily Healthcare worker

Feature Comparison

Compare Hnry side by side with a traditional accountant

Features Hnry logo
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
Tax returns lodged
Raise and track expenses
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Unlimited
Transaction reconciliation
Accept credit card payments
Automatic mileage expense tracking
Learn more
Specifically designed for sole traders
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Regular price increases
Inventory
Payroll
Features Traditional
accountants
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
But not always sole trader specialists
Tax returns lodged
Raise and track expenses
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Transaction reconciliation
Accept credit card payments
Automatic mileage expense tracking
Specifically designed for sole traders
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Regular price increases
Inventory
Payroll
Features Standard accounting software
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
Tax returns lodged
Raise and track expenses
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Limited
Transaction reconciliation
Manual review required
Accept credit card payments
With additional charges
Automatic mileage expense tracking
Specifically designed for sole traders
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Regular price increases
Inventory
Payroll
Features Hnry logo Traditional
accountants 		Standard accounting software
Taxes calculated and paid automatically as you earn
Debit card (to automate expenses)
Support from expert accountants
But not always sole trader specialists
Tax returns lodged
Raise and track expenses
Review expenses
Invoices and quotes
Unlimited
Limited
Transaction reconciliation
Manual review required
Accept credit card payments
With additional charges
Automatic mileage expense tracking
Learn more
Specifically designed for sole traders
Pay-as-you-earn pricing (no subscriptions)
Regular price increases
Inventory
Payroll

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