The best mileage app for a sole trader is not necessarily the most automated or the most expensive. It is the one you can use consistently and which gives you a useful record when it is time to complete your accounts or send information to your accountant.
We have compared Going A2B, MileClear, Driversnote and MileIQ using information published by the providers themselves.
What does a UK sole trader actually need?
Accurate journey records
Keep the date, reason, locations and business miles for your work journeys.
Correct mileage rates
For 2026-27, cars and vans use 55p for the first 10,000 qualifying miles and 25p after that.
Usable reports
You need records you can review, download or provide to your accountant when required.
A method you will actually use
Automatic GPS, manual entry and odometer-photo tracking all involve different trade-offs.
Mileage apps compared
Prices below were checked against the providers' public websites on 07/10/2026. Providers can change their plans and prices, so check the current offer before subscribing.
| App | Tracking method | Free option | Paid price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Going A2B | Odometer photo or manual reading at start and end | 14-day full trial · No card | £1.49/month or £14.99/year |
| MileClear | Automatic GPS tracking | Unlimited tracking free | Pro £4.99/month |
| Driversnote | Automatic tracking with optional iBeacon | Reports for up to 15 trips/month | Pro £8/month excl. taxes |
| MileIQ | Automatic tracking with swipe classification | 40 drives/month | £9.49/month or £7.91/month billed annually |
Going A2B: low-cost, evidence-led mileage recording
Going A2B takes a different approach from the automatic GPS trackers in this comparison. You start and finish the business journey yourself and can photograph the odometer or enter the reading manually.
Going A2B keeps the journey's mileage, purpose, date, time, start and end location, vehicle and any optional supporting evidence together. Those journeys build into mileage records and downloadable reports.
Sole traders, contractors and drivers who want a clear evidence trail without continuous background tracking.
It is not hands-free. You need to start and finish each journey yourself.
14-day free trial with no card, then £1.49/month or £14.99/year.
MileClear: strong free automatic tracking
MileClear is UK-focused and uses automatic GPS tracking in the background. Its current website advertises unlimited mileage tracking on the free tier rather than imposing a monthly trip limit.
Pro currently costs £4.99 per month and adds features including PDF and CSV exports and additional tax and business tools.
For somebody who wants automatic tracking without paying for unlimited trips, MileClear is a strong option.
Visit MileClear →Driversnote: mature automatic tracking and reporting
Driversnote combines automatic mileage tracking with mobile and web apps and offers an optional iBeacon that stays in the vehicle and helps determine which journeys should be tracked.
The free plan currently supports reporting for up to 15 trips per month. Pro is advertised at £8 per month excluding taxes and provides unlimited trips and reporting. Driversnote says an iBeacon is included free with a yearly subscription.
Driversnote is particularly attractive if automatic tracking and an established reporting platform matter more to you than price.
Visit Driversnote pricing →MileIQ: established automatic tracker with a 40-drive free tier
MileIQ automatically records drives and lets users classify them as business or personal. Its UK pricing page currently includes 40 drives per month on the free plan.
The Unlimited plan is currently advertised at £9.49 per month, or £7.91 per month when billed annually. MileIQ also provides auto-generated reports.
It is a well-established option for users who want automatic tracking, simple classification and reporting, but it is significantly more expensive than Going A2B at current published prices.
Visit MileIQ UK pricing →Which mileage tracker should you choose?
MileClear is worth looking at.
Driversnote is a strong option.
MileIQ may suit you.
Going A2B is designed around that approach.
An automatic GPS tracker may involve less work than manually starting and ending each journey.
Going A2B
Try Going A2B on your next business journey
Record the journey, keep the mileage and supporting information together, and let your mileage records build as you travel.
Try it for free14-day free trial · No card required
Frequently asked questions
Can UK sole traders claim 55p per mile?
For the 2026-27 tax year, qualifying self-employed people using simplified vehicle expenses can use the applicable HMRC mileage rates. For cars and vans, the rate is 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles and 25p per mile after that. Check current HMRC guidance for your circumstances.
Do I need GPS tracking for HMRC?
No. HMRC requires accurate business mileage records, but it does not require a particular mileage tracking app or continuous GPS method. The important point is keeping accurate records that support the journeys and mileage claimed.
Which mileage tracker is cheapest?
Going A2B currently costs £1.49 per month or £14.99 per year after its 14-day free trial. MileClear offers unlimited tracking free with Pro features at £4.99 per month. Driversnote and MileIQ also offer free tiers with usage limits.
Sources and price checks
Competitor prices and product information were checked on 07/10/2026. Prices and plans can change.
This comparison provides general information only. Check each provider's latest pricing, terms and features before making a purchase decision.