Accounting for freelancers · alternative
The private FreeAgent alternative.
FreeAgent is well-loved UK accounting for freelancers and contractors. is the alternative if you want the money side plus your actual business apps, private and cheaper.
Where FreeAgent wins
FreeAgent is UK-focused, handles Self Assessment and MTD, and is free with some business bank accounts. Strong for contractors.
Where wins
runs your business (invoices, projects, stock, profit) with end-to-end encryption. It is not full accounting, but for many freelancers it is exactly enough, and it does more than books.
| Feature | FreeAgent | |
|---|---|---|
| UK-first | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing & profit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Runs your business apps beyond books | ✓ | ✗ |
| End-to-end encryption | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Assessment / MTD filing | Not yet | ✓ |
| Starting price | Free · £6.99/mo | Paid / bank-linked |
Which one is right for you
Pick FreeAgent if…
You want UK accounting with built-in Self Assessment and MTD filing.
Pick if…
You want to run the whole business and see real profit, privately, and file via export or an accountant.
Does file my tax return like FreeAgent?
Not yet. It keeps your numbers ready so filing (via an accountant or export) is quick.
Is UK-focused?
Yes, UK tax, fees and workflows throughout.