Product A
FreeAgent
by FreeAgent
UK-focused accounting designed for freelancers and small agencies.
$19mo
Visit FreeAgent →Product B
FreshBooks
by FreshBooks
Freelancer-favourite invoicing and accounting with a beautifully simple UI.
$19mo
Visit FreshBooks →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | FreeAgent | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19moBetter | $19mo |
| Free Tier | No | No |
| Top Pros | Best HMRC Making Tax Digital compliance | Best invoicing UX of any accounting tool |
| Self Assessment tax forecasting | Built-in time tracking and retainers | |
| Time tracking and project billing | Client portal for payment | |
| Top Cons | Primarily UK-focused — limited use elsewhere | Lite plan limits billable clients to 5 |
| Fewer integrations than QBO/Xero | Less powerful than QBO for product-based businesses |
Choose FreeAgent if you…
- Want: best hmrc making tax digital compliance
- Want: self assessment tax forecasting
- Want: time tracking and project billing
Choose FreshBooks if you…
- Want: best invoicing ux of any accounting tool
- Want: built-in time tracking and retainers
- Want: client portal for payment