Direct comparison

Crunch vs Invo-Lynx

Construction-native invoicing. Free 30-day trial. Keep your accountant separately.

Crunch: £29.50–£159.50 / month·Invo-Lynx: £15/user · 30-day trial
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Crunch bundles accounting software with their in-house accountants — a useful model if you want one bill for both. The software side is generic UK SME — no Construction Act PLN clock, no AfP cycle, CIS only on higher tiers. Invo-Lynx is construction-native invoicing; pair it with whichever accountant you prefer.

When Crunch fits
  • ·You want bookkeeping + accountant on a single bundled bill
  • ·You're a sole-trader without construction-specific needs
  • ·You like having a named accountant on the line
  • ·You don't need Construction Act or AfP cycle workflows
Why Invo-Lynx beats it
  • Free 30-day trial — Crunch starts at £29.50/mo even on entry tier
  • Construction Act PLN clock + AfP cycle + CIS300 returns native
  • Subbie portal free for unlimited invited subcontractors
  • DRC VAT auto-applied to subbie invoices
  • Per-user pricing scales fairly — £15/user covers full product

Feature by feature

The honest side-by-side.

FeatureCrunchInvo-Lynx
Construction Act PLN clock
AfP cycle + auto-totals
CIS deductionsHigher tierEvery plan
CIS300 returnsHigher tierBuilt in (Pro)
Subbie portalFree, unlimited subs
DRC VAT autoManualAuto
Bundled accountantIncludedNot included — bring your own
Free trial30 days — no card
Headline price£29.50 — £159.50 / month30-day trial, then £15/user

Crunch pricing verified on 18 May 2026 from the published rates. Comparative advertising — UK Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regs 2008 compliant.

Switching from Crunch

Crunch exports contacts and historical invoices as CSV. Invo-Lynx imports both on signup, free. If you're leaving Crunch for the software but staying with an accountant, Invo-Lynx exports CIS-aware invoices in Xero/Sage/QB-compatible formats for whichever practice your accountant runs.

Stop paying the construction tax.

Invo-Lynx is free for 30 days — no card. Then £15 per user, per month. Construction Act, CIS, AfP, subbie portal — all built in. No demos. No sales calls.

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