FreeAgent

UK accounting software for freelancers, sole traders and small limited companies, with tax filing built in.

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About FreeAgent

FreeAgent is a UK-focused accounting app built around the needs of freelancers, contractors, sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies. Beyond invoicing, expenses, bank feeds and time tracking, it handles the filings small UK businesses dread: VAT returns, Self Assessment, payroll with RTI submissions, and for limited companies, corporation tax and final accounts. It is compatible with Making Tax Digital. A big draw is that customers of NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank and Mettle can use it free while they keep a qualifying account, since NatWest Group owns FreeAgent. Otherwise it is a monthly subscription priced by business type, often discounted for the first months, with a 30-day trial. It runs in the browser with iOS and Android apps. It is less suited to businesses outside the UK or with inventory, multiple currencies at scale or complex structures.

Best for: UK freelancers, contractors and small limited companies that want tax filing in one place.

What works

Self Assessment, VAT and company tax filings built in
Free with qualifying NatWest Group and Mettle accounts
Clear pricing by business type

Why people leave

Built almost entirely for the UK
No inventory management
Less suited to larger or multi-entity businesses

Top FreeAgent alternatives

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1
Xero
Broader cloud accounting with unlimited users for growing UK companies.
66.5
2
QuickFile
Free UK bookkeeping for small accounts under the ledger-entry limit.
62.6
3
QuickBooks Online
Larger ecosystem and add-ons, with UK editions.
57.2
4
Zoho Books
Lower-cost cloud books with automation and a free plan.
55.3
5
Sage Accounting
UK-established option that many accountants already use.
49.1

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FreeAgent: common questions

Is FreeAgent free?

No, FreeAgent is a paid product. Sole trader price: £19/month excl. VAT (regular) (checked on FreeAgent's own site).

Is FreeAgent open source?

No, FreeAgent is not open source.

What platforms does FreeAgent run on?

FreeAgent is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to FreeAgent?

The highest-ranked FreeAgent alternatives right now are Xero, QuickFile and QuickBooks Online. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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FreeAgent facts

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Sole trader price: £19/month excl. VAT (regular); Checked Oct 25, 2026freeagent.com(opens source in a new tab); “Pricing for UK sole traders Billed monthly Save £57 Savings calculation Regular monthly price: £19 50% discount applied: -£9.50 Price for the first six months: £57 Total savings: £57 Regular price:”
Limited company price: £33/month excl. VAT (regular); Checked Oct 25, 2026freeagent.com(opens source in a new tab); “Pricing for UK limited companies Billed monthly Save £99 Savings calculation Regular monthly price: £33 50% discount applied: -£16.50 Price for the first six months: £99 Total savings: £99 Regular”
Free trial: 30 days; Checked Oct 25, 2026freeagent.com(opens source in a new tab); “30-day free trial Cancel at any time”
Making Tax Digital: Compatible; Checked Oct 25, 2026freeagent.com(opens source in a new tab); “Making Tax Digital-compatible”
Free with bank account: NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank, Mettle; Checked Oct 25, 2026freeagent.com(opens source in a new tab); “Free Introductory price £0.00 If you have a business current account with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank”