Is EcoHedge a direct alternative to Hedgehog (hhc.earth)?

Yes. Both are GHG-Protocol-aligned carbon platforms. EcoHedge is purpose-built for UK SMEs, is fully automated via accounting integrations and starts at £0. Hedgehog is consulting-led and EU-focused.

How is EcoHedge different from the Hedgehog Carbon Platform?

EcoHedge pulls data from Xero, QuickBooks and Sage automatically and maps every transaction to one of 277,000+ emission factors. Hedgehog requires you to build a custom inventory by hand or engage their consultants.

Does EcoHedge support SECR and PPN 006?

Yes. Both are first-class outputs on EcoHedge Express, essential for UK SMEs bidding on public-sector or corporate contracts.

Can I export the same reports Hedgehog produces?

EcoHedge exports GHG-Protocol, ISO 14064, CSRD ESRS E1, SECR and CO2 Performance Ladder formats. For bespoke LCAs or EPDs tied to a single product SKU, Hedgehog's consulting may still be worth a look.

What does EcoHedge cost compared with Hedgehog?

EcoHedge Lite is free forever. EcoHedge Express Growth is £990 per year (or £99 per month). Hedgehog does not publish pricing.

How long does it take to get a first carbon report?

On EcoHedge, the same day you connect your accounting software. A typical Hedgehog consulting engagement runs several weeks.

Do I need to speak to sales to start?

No. Create a free EcoHedge Lite account in under a minute. No card, no sales call.

Is EcoHedge suitable if I'm already mid-way through a Hedgehog project?

Yes. Many customers switch mid-year. Export what you have, connect your accounting software, and EcoHedge will rebuild your baseline the same day.

Hedgehog (hhc.earth) alternative

EcoHedge vs Hedgehog (hhc.earth): a UK SME comparison

EcoHedge produces an equivalent GHG-Protocol-aligned carbon report to the kind Hedgehog typically delivers as a consulting engagement. The difference: it syncs with your accounting software, reports the same day, and starts at £0.

Start free, no card required

Used by UK SMEs preparing carbon data for supplier questionnaires, tender submissions and SECR returns.

60-second verdict

Automated, not manual. EcoHedge pulls transaction data from Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. Hedgehog typically asks you to build an inventory by hand.
UK-native frameworks. SECR, PPN 006 and HMRC categories are built in. Hedgehog is designed primarily for EU reporting.
Pricing in public. Lite is free forever and Express Growth is £990 per year. Hedgehog's pricing requires a signup or a call.

EcoHedge vs Hedgehog, side by side

The features UK SMEs actually rely on when answering supplier carbon questionnaires and tenders.

Feature	EcoHedge	Hedgehog (hhc.earth)
Xero, QuickBooks & Sage integration	Native, one-click	No native accounting integrations published
Emission factors library	277,000+	Project-specific inventory
Time to first report	Same-day	Weeks (consultant-led)
SECR-ready output	Yes	Not listed as a primary output
PPN 006 / UK public-sector tenders	Yes	Not listed as supported
CSRD ESRS E1 support	Yes	Yes
SBTi pathway	Yes	Yes
Free plan	EcoHedge Lite, free forever	No free tier published
Transparent pricing	£990/yr Express Growth	Not disclosed
Built for UK SMEs	Core audience	Enterprise + EU SMEs
Sales call to get started	Not required	Account or contact form required to view

Xero, QuickBooks & Sage integration

EcoHedge

Native, one-click

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

No native accounting integrations published

Emission factors library

EcoHedge

277,000+

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Project-specific inventory

Time to first report

EcoHedge

Same-day

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Weeks (consultant-led)

SECR-ready output

EcoHedge

Yes

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Not listed as a primary output

PPN 006 / UK public-sector tenders

EcoHedge

Yes

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Not listed as supported

CSRD ESRS E1 support

EcoHedge

Yes

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Yes

SBTi pathway

EcoHedge

Yes

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Yes

Free plan

EcoHedge

EcoHedge Lite, free forever

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

No free tier published

Transparent pricing

EcoHedge

£990/yr Express Growth

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Not disclosed

Built for UK SMEs

EcoHedge

Core audience

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Enterprise + EU SMEs

Sales call to get started

EcoHedge

Not required

Hedgehog (hhc.earth)

Account or contact form required to view

Comparison verified against publicly available information on hhc.earth as of April 2026. Details change, we keep this page current.

Sources: hhc.earth. Where a row says "not listed" or "not published", the claim reflects what was publicly documented on that site at the date above. If we have it wrong, email hello@ecohedge.com and we will update.

Why teams switch from Hedgehog to EcoHedge

Your accounting data does the work

Connect Xero, QuickBooks or Sage once. EcoHedge maps each transaction against 277,000+ emission factors automatically, so the report builds itself in the background.

Ready when a supplier asks

More clients now request carbon data alongside RFPs. EcoHedge produces audit-ready SECR and GHG-Protocol outputs the same day, rather than a multi-week consulting engagement.

Fixed annual fee, no day-rate

Express Growth is £990 per year for unlimited reports. Hedgehog's consulting model bills by scope and hours. Start free on Lite and upgrade only when you need to.

When Hedgehog is the right choice

Hedgehog is a sensible choice if you need a bespoke Life Cycle Assessment, an EPD for a specific product SKU, or deep Scope 3 consulting as an EU corporate with a dedicated sustainability team.

For UK SMEs that primarily need to answer supplier questionnaires, file SECR or evidence PPN 006 in a tender, EcoHedge is generally faster and lower cost. Pick the tool that matches the report you need to produce.

Pricing, in public

The same plans as our main pricing page. No quote forms, no discovery call required.

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Starter

£240

/year

Pay-as-you-go reporting for SMEs getting started.

£199 per report
£99 per sub-report
CSV upload
Email support

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Chosen by 72%

Growth

£990

/year

Unlimited reporting for growing teams.

Unlimited reports
Connect Xero
Team roles
Custom branding
Advanced analytics
Priority support

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Advisors

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Per client pricing
Batch uploads
Branded portal
Dedicated support
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No credit card required · No consultants needed

Hedgehog's pricing is not published; expect a sales conversation and a custom quote.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions on Hedgehog and EcoHedge.

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Your first carbon report, same day

Connect Xero, QuickBooks or Sage and EcoHedge produces a GHG-Protocol baseline the same day. No card, no sales call.

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Same-day first report SECR & PPN 006 ready Built for UK SMEs

Native integrations

Xero One-click sync
QuickBooks One-click sync
Sage One-click sync

277,000+ emission factors mapped automatically. Reports export as SECR, PPN 006 and GHG-Protocol PDFs.

EcoHedge Ltd is not affiliated with Hedgehog or hhc.earth. Hedgehog and hhc.earth are trade marks of their respective owners. All comparison points were verified against hhc.earth as of April 2026.