Looking for a MileIQ Alternative in the UK?

If you are searching for a MileIQ alternative UK drivers actually use at tax time, you are probably not starting from scratch. You already know you need a mileage log. What changed is the maths: MileIQ's paid plan costs noticeably more in 2026, and many self-employed drivers are looking for a cheaper than MileIQ option that still produces HMRC-ready records.

This page is for that moment — when you want a MileIQ replacement UK teams and sole traders can rely on, without re-learning mileage tracking from zero.

Why people are leaving MileIQ

In 2026, MileIQ increased its monthly subscription from £4.49 to £9.49 — roughly a 111% rise. On an annual plan, that works out at £95 per year (£9.49 per month). The change was widely discussed by existing users, many of whom had relied on MileIQ for years and felt the new price was hard to justify for straightforward business mileage.

That frustration is understandable. MileIQ is a capable GPS tracker, and if it still fits how you work, there is no requirement to switch. But if MileIQ too expensive has become your weekly thought, you are not alone — and you do not have to accept a higher bill just because you already have history in one app.

Common reasons UK drivers look elsewhere:

• Price stability — a predictable annual cost that does not jump overnight
• No drive caps — free tiers capped at 40 drives per month push regular drivers onto paid plans quickly
• UK-first compliance — HMRC rates and reporting without wading through US-first onboarding
• Privacy — less appetite for continuous GPS logging of every journey

What to look for in a MileIQ alternative

An honest alternative to MileIQ should be judged on what HMRC actually needs, not on feature lists alone.

HMRC compliance. Your log must show the date, destination, business purpose and miles for each journey. HMRC's approved rates for cars and vans are 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles in the tax year, and 25p per mile thereafter.

No artificial trip limits. If you drive for work most weeks, a 40-trip monthly cap on a free plan is a temporary fix, not a long-term solution.

Effort you will actually sustain. The best tracker is the one that stays accurate in February, not just in the first week of April. Swiping every trip works for some people; others want mileage derived from work they already record elsewhere.

Privacy you are comfortable with. GPS apps detect drives automatically, but they also log personal journeys by default — you classify later. Calendar-based tools only use the locations already on your work events.

Price you can plan for. Compare annual totals, not just headline monthly figures, and check what is included before you commit.

Trippi: a UK-first alternative that works differently

Trippi is built exclusively for UK business mileage. Instead of GPS, it connects to your Google Calendar or Microsoft Calendar and calculates distance from the locations on your appointments — then applies HMRC rates automatically.

That is a deliberate trade-off, and for many UK self-employed drivers it is an advantage:

• Nothing to install on your phone for tracking — no background GPS, no battery drain
• Nothing to remember to switch on before each drive — if the meeting is in your diary with a location, the mileage can be calculated
• Consistent results — the same calendar events produce the same distances, without urban GPS drift or missed short trips
• HMRC-ready reports — formatted for UK tax returns and accountant handoff, with rates built in from day one

Trippi is not "MileIQ without an app." It is a different model: your calendar is the source of truth, not your phone's location history. For the best MileIQ alternative for self-employed professionals who already live in Outlook or Google Calendar, that difference removes most of the daily friction.

For a full feature-by-feature view across three apps, see our Trippi vs MileIQ vs Driversnote comparison. To understand how calendar-based logging works in practice, see how Trippi works and pricing.

Price comparison

On these publicly listed prices, Trippi costs £15 less per year than MileIQ's current annual plan. More importantly for many switchers: Trippi's trial is the full product for 14 days with no payment details required, not a permanently capped free tier.

Is calendar-based tracking right for you?

Trippi works best when your work diary already reflects where you go — client sites, site visits, clinics, properties, meetings with addresses attached. If that sounds like your week, calendar-based tracking is usually the lowest-effort option available.

GPS may suit you better if:

• Your calendar rarely includes locations, but you drive constantly for work
• You need automatic detection of every trip, including ones you never put in a diary
• You are happy to classify personal vs business drives after the fact

We would rather you choose correctly than sign up for the wrong tool. If you are unsure, use the free trial and compare a fortnight of Trippi output against what you would have logged in MileIQ.

How to switch from MileIQ to Trippi

Switching is straightforward because there is no mileage database to import.

1. Connect your calendar — authorise read-only access to Google or Microsoft Calendar via OAuth.
2. Confirm your base location — enter your home or office postcode; Trippi uses this for return-journey calculations.
3. Review auto-logged trips — check that upcoming events with locations produce the journeys you expect.
4. Export an HMRC-ready report — use Trippi's report at tax time or share it with your accountant.

Keep your existing MileIQ exports for periods you have already logged. HMRC cares that your records are complete for each tax year — you do not need to move historical GPS data into Trippi.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cheaper alternative to MileIQ in the UK?

Yes. Trippi is £80 per year on an annual plan (£6.66 per month), compared with MileIQ's £95 per year (£9.49 per month) at the time of writing. There is no per-trip cap on Trippi's paid plan, and you can test everything free for 14 days without entering card details.

Does the MileIQ free plan still work?

MileIQ still offers a free tier limited to 40 drives per month. Many people who drive for work regularly outgrow that limit and need a paid subscription — which is now substantially more expensive than before the 2026 price change.

Why has MileIQ become more expensive?

MileIQ raised its UK monthly price from £4.49 to £9.49 in 2026. Users who had been on the service for years often faced a much higher annual bill for the same GPS-based workflow.

Do I need GPS for HMRC?

No. HMRC requires accurate journey records, not a specific technology. Calendar-derived distances from named locations are acceptable when they reflect real business travel.

Can I use Trippi if I was on MileIQ for years?

Yes. Run Trippi alongside your existing records during the trial, then use Trippi for new periods once you are confident. Retain MileIQ reports for any tax years already filed or partially logged there.

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Trippi is a UK-built mileage tracker that connects to your Google or Microsoft calendar and automatically calculates HMRC-compliant mileage. No GPS. No guesswork. Built for self-employed drivers and sole traders.

Competitor pricing and plan limits in this article are sourced from publicly available pricing pages and app store listings as of June 2026. We encourage readers to verify current pricing directly with each provider.