Countingup
Cheaper for 10 people
From$6.50/mo
10 people: $6.50 a month · $78 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per plan
Countingup vs Tide: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Finance tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Countingup starts at $6.50/mo (Up to £750 deposits) and Tide at $16.24/mo (Smart). For 10 people that's $6.50 vs $16.24 a month: Countingup is $9.74 a month (60%) cheaper than Tide on list price.
Tide
Finance
From$16.24/mo
10 people: $16.24 a month · $194.88 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 33% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 4 plans · priced per plan
Plans
Countingup and Tide plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Countingup
Up to £750 deposits
Banking, accounting and tax
$6.50/mo
£750-£7,500 deposits
Banking, accounting and tax
$15.60/mo
Unlimited deposits
Banking, accounting and tax
$26/mo
£5/£12/£20 per month tiered by monthly deposits (~1.30 USD/GBP); 3-month free trial.
Prices from Countingup's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Tide
Free
Business current account · Pay-per-transfer
Free
Smart
Free transfers allowance · Accounting tools
$16.24/mo
Pro
Priority support · Expense cards
$35.74/mo
Max
Dedicated account manager · Highest limits
$90.99/mo
£12.49/£27.49/£69.99 per month (no VAT) at ~1.30 USD/GBP; annual billing 12 months for the price of 8.
Prices from Tide's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Countingup (Up to £750 deposits) | Tide (Smart) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $6.50/mo$78/yr a year | $16.24/mo$194.88/yr a year | Countingup $9.74 less a month |
| 10 people | $6.50/mo$78/yr a year | $16.24/mo$194.88/yr a year | Countingup $9.74 less a month |
| 25 people | $6.50/mo$78/yr a year | $16.24/mo$194.88/yr a year | Countingup $9.74 less a month |
Countingup is priced per plan. Tide is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Countingup vs Tide: questions
Which is cheaper, Countingup or Tide?
Countingup starts at $6.50/mo (Up to £750 deposits) and Tide at $16.24/mo (Smart). For 10 people that's $6.50 vs $16.24 a month: Countingup is $9.74 a month (60%) cheaper than Tide on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Countingup and Tide have free plans?
Countingup has no free plan in Surba's catalog. Tide has a free plan (Free).
Are Countingup and Tide cheaper if you pay yearly?
Tide lists up to 33% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Countingup.
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