Wrightly vs Hnry
With Hnry, your self-employed income is paid into a Hnry Account first. Hnry takes the tax out and files your returns. With Wrightly, your income goes to your own bank account. Wrightly prepares your GST and income tax figures. You file with IRD yourself.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Wrightly | Hnry |
|---|---|---|
| Projects and timesheets | On Wrightly Plus | Not listed on hnry.co.nz |
| Pricing model | Free plan, or Wrightly Plus at $29/mo + GST | 1% + GST of each payment, capped at $1,500 + GST a year |
| Where your income goes | Your own bank account | A Hnry Account first |
| Who files and pays your tax | You do | Hnry does |
| Accountant included | Accounting service in the fee | |
| Companies | Company income tax | Sole traders only |
| Invoices and quotes | 5 invoices a month free, unlimited on Plus | Unlimited |
| Online card payments | Through your own Stripe account | |
| Bank feeds | On Wrightly Plus | Hnry uses none |
| Mileage | Vehicle logbook | Separate app |
| Receipts and expenses | Photo of a receipt |
Checked against hnry.co.nz on 8 October 2026.
Run the whole job
In Wrightly, an accepted quote becomes a project with its own number. You log hours against the project. You invoice from the quote and the hours.
You can invite a contractor to a project. They log their own hours on it, and it is the only project they see.
Projects and timesheets are part of Wrightly Plus. Hnry does not list projects or timesheets on hnry.co.nz.
How each one charges
Hnry charges 1% + GST of every payment into your Hnry Account. The fee is capped at $1,500 + GST a year. On a payment under $50 the minimum fee is $0.50 + GST. Hnry has no subscription.
Wrightly has a free plan with 5 invoices a month. You don't need a card to sign up. Wrightly Plus is one flat subscription at $29/mo + GST.
Your money and your tax
With Hnry, all your self-employed income is paid into a Hnry Account first. Hnry works out your income tax, GST, ACC levy and student loan. It deducts them from each payment and pays them for you. Then it passes the rest on to you.
Hnry is a registered tax agent. It files your income tax and GST returns. You review each return first.
With Wrightly, your clients pay into your own bank account. Card payments on your invoices run through your own Stripe account. Wrightly prepares your GST and income tax figures. You file with IRD yourself. Wrightly does not file or pay tax for you.
What you get with Wrightly
The free plan covers invoicing, quotes, receipts and expenses. It also covers GST figures, income tax figures, a vehicle logbook, asset depreciation and reports. Clients and quotes are unlimited.
Wrightly Plus adds unlimited invoices, bank feeds, recurring invoices, automatic reminders, projects and timesheets, invoice branding and the copilot.
Bank feeds run through Akahu. Access is read only.
You can connect your own AI, like Claude or ChatGPT, on every plan. API access is on every plan too.
Where Hnry fits best
- You want your tax deducted and paid for you from each payment.
- You want a registered tax agent to file your income tax and GST returns.
- You want an accounting service included in the fee.
- You want a Hnry Business Mastercard, which the fee includes.
- Wrightly does not do any of these.
Where Wrightly fits best
- You run jobs from a quote, log hours and invoice from them.
- You want your income paid straight into your own bank account.
- You run a company. Hnry says it does not serve companies.
- You want a free plan, or one flat subscription.
- You are happy to file with IRD yourself, from figures Wrightly prepares.
Wrightly has a free plan, so you can try it with your own invoices and receipts first. See pricing.
Wrightly vs Hnry questions
- Is Wrightly a Hnry alternative?
- Yes, if you want to keep your own books. Wrightly covers invoicing, quotes, receipts and expenses. It prepares your GST and income tax figures. You file with IRD yourself. Hnry works differently. Your income is paid into a Hnry Account first. Hnry pays your tax from it and files your returns.
- How do Hnry and Wrightly charge?
- Hnry charges 1% + GST of every payment into your Hnry Account. The fee is capped at $1,500 + GST a year. Hnry has no subscription. Wrightly has a free plan with 5 invoices a month. Wrightly Plus is one flat subscription at $29/mo + GST.
- Does Wrightly pay my tax for me like Hnry does?
- No. Hnry deducts your income tax, GST, ACC levy and student loan from each payment and pays them. Wrightly does not file or pay tax for you. It prepares your GST and income tax figures. You file with IRD yourself.
- Can I use Hnry or Wrightly for a company?
- Hnry says it was created just for sole traders and does not serve companies. Wrightly covers company income tax and has a shareholder register.
- When is Hnry the better fit?
- Hnry fits if you want your tax deducted and paid from each payment. Hnry is a registered tax agent and files your income tax and GST returns. Its fee includes an accounting service and a Hnry Business Mastercard. Wrightly does not do any of these.