Bexio
6.9#18 in gym accounting softwareFrom 35 CHF a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBexio vs FreeAgent
What both publish
| Fact | Bexio | FreeAgent |
|---|---|---|
| API | bexio offers a REST API for developers to build integrations and add-ons. | The public API is HTTPS REST-style, uses OAuth 2.0, accepts JSON and XML, and supports GET, POST, PUT and DELETE methods. |
| Company history | bexio says it was founded in 2013 and has been a subsidiary of Mobiliar since July 2018. | FreeAgent says it launched in 2007 and identifies its founders as Ed, Olly and Roan. |
| Founded | 2013 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Rapperswil SG, Switzerland | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
| Integrations | The marketplace offers over 100 apps, with connector examples including HubSpot, Shopify, WooCommerce and Mailchimp. | Supported connections include Open Banking feeds, HMRC, Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Basecamp and many listed integration partners. |
| Mobile app | The bexio Go app supports mobile contact management, document access, invoice generation, time tracking and AI posting of QR invoices and receipts. | FreeAgent offers iOS and Android apps for tasks including expense recording, time tracking, invoice management and bank transaction reconciliation. |
| Payroll | bexio offers Swissdec-certified payroll accounting with automated payroll and direct transmission to insurance companies. | The desktop product includes RTI-compliant payroll functionality. |
| Product | bexio combines accounting, invoicing, payroll, banking and other administration tools in one cloud-based business software for Swiss SMEs. | FreeAgent is accounting software designed to automate business admin such as invoicing and expenses, streamline tax reporting and provide business insights and reports. |
| Security | The maker says customer data is stored in certified Swiss data centres, bexio is ISO 27001 certified, data transmissions are encrypted and backups are made daily at several locations. | FreeAgent says it is Cyber Essentials Plus certified, uses fault-tolerant infrastructure and follows UK DPA 2018 and UK GDPR requirements. |
Bexio plans
- Basic35 CHF a month
- Advanced42 CHF a month
- Optima69 CHF a month
- Ultimate119 CHF a month
FreeAgent plans
- Sole trader£10 a month
- Partnership or LLP£19 a month
- Limited company£33 a month
- FreeFree
- Bank-account-funded accountFree
- Eligible bank-account planFree
Pick Bexio if…
Bexio is intended for Swiss small businesses, start-ups, and self-employed people that want accounting and administration tools in one service. Its plans are designed for companies with 1 to 25 employees.
Pick FreeAgent if…
FreeAgent is aimed at small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers managing accounts, invoices, expenses, or tax tasks. Its mobile apps may suit users who want to record expenses, track time, or manage invoices on iOS or Android.