Accupe vs IRIS
IRIS is a long-established UK accounting software suite with broad product coverage but a reputation for legacy interfaces, lengthy implementations, and steep total cost of ownership. Accupe gives modern firms the same depth - Companies House, MTD, payroll integrations, AML - in a single, cloud-native platform that you can start using in minutes, not months.
Feature comparison.
A direct, like-for-like look at what each platform ships out of the box.
| Feature | Accupe | IRIS |
|---|---|---|
| Practice management | Yes | Yes |
| AML/KYC built-in | Yes | Limited |
| E-signatures included | Yes | Limited |
| Client portal | Yes | Limited |
| AI document analysis | Yes | No |
| Companies House integration | Yes | Yes |
| MTD compliance | Yes | Yes |
| UAE compliance | Yes | No |
| Per-firm pricing (not per-user) | Yes | No |
| Starting price | £20/mo (whole firm) | Custom (typically £100s+/mo) |
| Custom domain white-label | Yes | Limited |
| Smart Boards (kanban governance) | Yes | No |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Xero + Zoho Books integration | Yes | Limited |
| 14-day free trial, no card | Yes | No |
Why firms switch to Accupe.
Four reasons we hear most often from firms moving off IRIS.
No legacy lock-in
IRIS bundles often span multiple products with separate logins. Accupe is one cloud platform, one login, one bill.
Modern interface
IRIS is widely criticised for dated UX. Accupe is built on the latest React stack with a Stripe-grade interface.
AI document analysis
Accupe answers questions about contracts and accounts with source-cited responses - IRIS does not.
Transparent per-firm pricing
IRIS pricing is custom and often four or five figures annually. Accupe is published, flat, and starts at £20/month.
Pricing, side by side.
We charge per firm, not per user. That's where most of the savings come from.
Per-firm pricing
One flat price - add as many team members as you need.
Typical pricing
Most competitors bill per user - costs grow with your team.
Frequently asked questions.
How does Accupe compare to IRIS Elements?
Accupe is a single integrated platform - not a suite of separate products. You get practice management, AML/KYC, e-signatures, and AI in one login at a flat per-firm price.
Can Accupe replace IRIS for UK accounts production?
Accupe handles practice management, compliance, and client management. For statutory accounts filing, Accupe integrates with Xero and Zoho Books and we partner with iXBRL solutions.
Is Accupe cheaper than IRIS?
Yes, dramatically. IRIS implementations typically run into the thousands annually. Accupe ranges from £240/year (Solo) to custom Enterprise - most firms save 60-80% switching.
How long does Accupe onboarding take?
Most firms are live within a day. Compare that to weeks or months for a typical IRIS rollout.
See the difference for yourself.
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