Why choose FreeAgent?

If you want to nail the daily admin for your small business, FreeAgent could be the perfect solution. But how do you know FreeAgent is right for you?

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Here's how FreeAgent stacks up against the competition

More than just accounting software, FreeAgent is designed specifically for small businesses. It's jargon-free, easy to use and packed with useful features, so you can focus on making smart business decisions.

Feature Comparison Table
FreeAgent Sage QuickBooks Xero
File Self Assessment and Corporation Tax directly to HMRC from the software Yes No No No
See live updates of VAT, Self Assessment and Corporation Tax calculations and upcoming deadlines with the Tax Timeline Yes No No No
Free with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland & Ulster Bank business bank accounts* & Mettle bank accounts** (Optional add-ons may be chargeable) Yes No No No
Unique Radar feature with to-do lists, personalised insights and alerts to keep your business on track Yes No No No
Find a cloud specialist accountant to work with and stay in touch without leaving your software*** Yes No No No
MTD-compatible Yes Yes Yes Yes

*For as long as you retain your account. **You must process at least one transaction per month. ***Via CoPilot, for eligible businesses. Additional charges apply.

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Billed monthly

Save £99
Regular price: £33/month
Introductory price £16.50 /month

50% off for your first six months

All prices excl. 20% VAT

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Optional add-ons

Unlimited receipt and bill captures
£5/month. Billed monthly.1

Unlock unlimited use of the Smart Capture tool, which offers automatic data extraction, transaction matching and categorisation for receipt and bill images and files. Ideal for anyone who processes more than 10 files a month. (Price excl. 20% VAT).

Connect with Amazon

£6/month. Billed monthly.2
Connect your Amazon UK Marketplace account to FreeAgent to save time and streamline your admin if you're selling online. (Price excl. 20% VAT).

Billed annually

Save £165
Regular price: £330/year
Introductory price £165 /year

50% off for your first year

Equivalent to £13.75/month

All prices excl. 20% VAT

Start your 30-day free trial

Optional add-ons

Unlimited receipt and bill captures
£5/month. Billed monthly.1

Unlock unlimited use of the Smart Capture tool, which offers automatic data extraction, transaction matching and categorisation for receipt and bill images and files. Ideal for anyone who processes more than 10 files a month. (Price excl. 20% VAT).

Connect with Amazon

£6/month. Billed monthly.2
Connect your Amazon UK Marketplace account to FreeAgent to save time and streamline your admin if you're selling online. (Price excl. 20% VAT).

Free

Introductory price £0.00

If you have a business current account with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, for as long as you retain the account - or have a Mettle bank account and make at least one transaction a month. Optional add-ons may be chargeable.

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Optional add-ons

Unlimited receipt and bill captures
£5/month. Billed monthly.1

Unlock unlimited use of the Smart Capture tool, which offers automatic data extraction, transaction matching and categorisation for receipt and bill images and files. Ideal for anyone who processes more than 10 files a month. (Price excl. 20% VAT).

Connect with Amazon

£6/month. Billed monthly.2
Connect your Amazon UK Marketplace account to FreeAgent to save time and streamline your admin if you're selling online. (Price excl. 20% VAT).