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Wrightly vs Solo
Solo is the closest alternative to Wrightly — same New Zealand sole-trader focus, similar features. Solo is further ahead on live bank feeds and IRD sync; Wrightly leads on an ongoing free plan, company support and your own AI. Here’s an honest side-by-side.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Wrightly | Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Ongoing free plan | Free plan | 14-day trial |
| Pricing model | $0 · $19/mo | Trial, then paid |
| Built for NZ sole traders & self-employed | ||
| Invoicing, quotes & recurring | ||
| GST & income tax returns, filing-ready | ||
| Company IR4 income tax | Sole-trader focus | |
| Rental income & expenses | ||
| Asset depreciation | ||
| Live bank feeds | Coming soon | |
| IRD income sync | Coming soon | |
| Connect your own AI (Claude / MCP) & API |
Comparison is our own summary for a typical NZ sole trader, current as of the 2025/26 year; features and Solo’s plans change over time, so check each provider for the latest.
Everything the basics need, on the free plan
Where Solo puts its features behind a trial and a subscription, Wrightly’s free plan already covers invoicing, live GST and your income tax — you only pay when you want the AI to do the typing.
Invoicing & getting paid
Send an invoice, get paid online
Raise a tidy invoice or quote in seconds, email it to your client, and let them pay by card on the spot. Recurring invoices and automatic reminders chase the slow payers for you — on the free plan.
- Invoices, quotes and recurring schedules
- Online card payment, paid to your bank
- Automatic reminders on overdue invoices
Real-time GST
Your GST return, already done
Every invoice and expense updates your GST position the moment it lands, so the return is waiting when it’s due — and your sole-trader IR3 or company IR4 stays filing-ready alongside it.
- Live GST-collected and GST-paid totals
- IR3 and IR4 income tax kept filing-ready
- Provisional tax and ACC estimated for you
Feb – Mar 2026
Due 7 May 2026
GST on income
$6,180.00
Claimable GST
$3,767.10
To pay
$2,412.90
Every claim in this period is substantiated.
Ready to fileDec 2025 – Jan 2026
Filed 27 Feb 2026
GST on income
$5,290.00
Claimable GST
$3,110.00
Net GST
$2,180.00
Where Solo fits best
- You want live bank feeds working today.
- You want your PAYE and other income synced from IRD now.
- You’re happy on a trial-then-subscription plan.
Where Wrightly fits best
- You want an ongoing free plan, not a trial.
- You operate as a company and need IR4, not just IR3.
- You want to connect your own AI and tools (Claude / MCP).
Wrightly is free to start — no trial clock — so you can run your books and see your live tax position for as long as you like before deciding. See pricing.
Wrightly vs Solo — questions
- Is Wrightly a Solo alternative?
- Yes — Solo is the closest thing to Wrightly, with the same New Zealand sole-trader focus, invoicing, GST and income tax. The main differences: Wrightly has an ongoing free plan where Solo is a trial then paid, Wrightly also handles company IR4, and Wrightly lets you connect your own AI and tools over MCP and an API.
- How is the pricing different?
- Solo runs a 14-day free trial and then charges monthly. Wrightly keeps an ongoing free plan for the basics — invoicing, GST, income tax and more — and only charges $19/month if you want the AI to do your data entry.
- Does Wrightly connect to my bank like Solo?
- Not yet — this is where Solo is ahead today. Solo has live bank feeds and IRD income sync now; Wrightly’s are coming soon. In the meantime you bring in a bank statement and, on Wrightly Plus, the AI reads and categorises it for you.
- When is Solo the better choice?
- If live bank feeds and syncing your PAYE and other income straight from IRD matter to you right now, Solo already does both. Wrightly is the better fit if you want an ongoing free plan, company IR4 support, or to run your books through your own AI tools.