Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own IRIS KashFlow

Replace IRIS KashFlow with a custom build. Accounting Software, Bookkeeping & Payroll Payments. Faster than everyone.

Few Days
36 features2 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 36 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 36 features

Tax Compliance(5 features)

CIS (Construction Industry Scheme)

Support for Construction Industry Scheme compliance

Domestic Reverse Charge

VAT compliance feature for domestic reverse charge

Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Complete government-compliant digital tax system for UK tax compliance and submission

Self-Assessment Support

Tools and reports to support Self Assessment tax filing

VAT Management

Automatically update VAT and submit directly to HMRC, VAT compliant

Expense Management(4 features)

Expense Management

Manage and track business purchases and expenses

Mileage Tracking

Track mileage for business expenses and tax deductions

Receipt Capture

Capture and store receipts digitally

Unlimited Receipts

Capture and store unlimited business receipts

Automation(3 features)

Payment Notifications

Send automatic notifications to customers about missing and late payments

Repeat Invoices & PurchasesPremium

Set up recurring invoices and purchase orders

Schedule Customer Statements

Automatically schedule and send customer account statements

Banking(3 features)

Bank Feed Integration

Link bank accounts to automatically match bank statements with business accounts

Bank Reconciliation

Reconcile bank transactions with accounting records

Unlimited Bank Accounts

Link and manage unlimited bank accounts

Invoicing(3 features)

Customized Invoices

Convert quotes to invoices with branded templates and automatic customer sending

Invoicing

Send unlimited quotes and invoices with customizable branding and logos

Unlimited Quotes

Create and send unlimited quotes to customers

Payments(3 features)

IRIS Pay

Payment processing solution integrated with KashFlow

Online Payment Processing

Get paid faster with integrated KashFlow Payments and multiple payment methods

Pay Now Button

Include a pay now button on invoices to enable faster customer payments

Collaboration(2 features)

Accountant Collaboration

Share accounts directly with accountant for easy management

Multi-User AccessPremium

Allow multiple team members to access and manage accounts

Reporting(2 features)

Financial Reports

Access to over 50 reports including profit & loss and stock control reports

Profit & Loss Reports

Track business profitability with P&L reporting

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying IRIS KashFlow

Monthly$12.5/mo
Yearly$150/yr
5-Year Total$750

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$150
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$450
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$750
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 36 features at easy complexity.

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