Simple Pricing for Your R&D
Choose the right level of support for preparing your R&D tax relief claim and managing your R&D activities.
Claim
Prepare your R&D tax relief claim with AI-powered guidance.
- 1 user to prepare your business R&D tax relief claim
- 5 Lister AI deep research analyses per month
- Guided R&D evidence and cost preparation
- Email support
Team
Bring your R&D team into the process and record their time.
- Everything in Claim
- Up to 5 users to report timesheets
- Additional timesheet users: £5/month or £50/year each
- Priority support
Business
Manage your R&D projects, purchasing and budgets in one place.
- Everything in Team
- Purchase orders, vendor agreements and bills
- Project management solution including Phase Gate, Gantt, scheduling, budget control and cashflow
- Priority support
Does Plio charge a percentage of my R&D tax relief claim?
No. Plio is subscription software, not a percentage-based claims service. You pay the fixed monthly or yearly price of your plan.
Plan prices and allowances
All prices in GBP. Pay monthly, or pay yearly and get two months free.
| Plan | Monthly price | Yearly price | Users | Lister AI analyses | Includes | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claim | £19/month | £190/year | 1 user | 5 deep research analyses per month | Guided R&D evidence and cost preparation | |
| Team | £27/month | £270/year | Up to 5 users to report timesheets. Additional timesheet users: £5/month or £50/year each | 5 deep research analyses per month | Everything in Claim, plus R&D timesheets | Priority |
| Business | £36/month | £360/year | As Team | 5 deep research analyses per month | Everything in Team, plus purchase orders, vendor agreements, bills and project management (Phase Gate, Gantt, scheduling, budget control and cashflow) | Priority |
Subscription pricing, not a percentage of your claim. Plan changes and billing adjustments are subject to the subscription terms.
The Right Plan for Every Stage of Your R&D
Claim — Prepare your claim
Ideal for businesses that already manage their projects and costs in other software. Plio guides you through collecting R&D evidence, reviewing expenditure and preparing your claim information, with Lister AI helping you improve your technical explanations.
Team — Record your R&D time
Give up to five team members the ability to record time spent on R&D activities. Connect their work to your R&D projects and support your proposed staff cost allocations with clearer records.
Business — Manage your R&D operations
Bring your R&D project management and purchasing processes into Plio. Manage projects, purchase orders, vendor agreements and bills alongside your technical evidence and expenditure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Plio charge a percentage of my R&D tax relief claim?
No. Plio is subscription software, not a percentage-based claims service. You pay the fixed monthly or yearly price of your plan.
Can I keep using my existing accounting and project management software?
Yes. The Claim plan is designed for businesses that want to prepare R&D tax relief information without replacing their existing systems.
What is a Lister AI deep research analysis?
Lister AI reviews your R&D technical explanations against relevant published scientific and technological research, identifies potential gaps and recommends improvements. Each plan includes five analyses per month.
Does the Team plan include five users in total?
The Team plan includes the Claim plan's preparation functionality and allows up to five users to report timesheets.
Can I change my plan later?
Yes. Choose the level of functionality that fits your business. Plan changes and billing adjustments are subject to the subscription terms.
Does Plio submit claims to HMRC?
No. Plio helps businesses prepare and review the information supporting their R&D tax relief claims. You decide whether to submit through your own tax return process or work with an external accountant or tax adviser.
Ready to Prepare Your R&D Tax Relief Claim?
Plio supports claim preparation. It does not determine eligibility, guarantee HMRC acceptance or submit claims on your behalf.