FastBill
6.8#18 in freelance invoicing softwareFrom €10 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFastBill vs FreeAgent
What both publish
| Fact | FastBill | FreeAgent |
|---|---|---|
| API | FastBill provides an XML/JSON web service API, and its documentation says requests are encrypted with SSL in transit. | The public API is HTTPS REST-style, uses OAuth 2.0, accepts JSON and XML, and supports GET, POST, PUT and DELETE methods. |
| Banking | FastBill connects to more than 4,000 banks and supports credit cards and PayPal, with transaction matching for receipts and invoices. | Bank feeds automatically import transactions and FreeAgent can categorise and match them. |
| Headquarters | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
| Integrations | FastBill states that it offers more than 30 partner integrations and a Zapier app connecting to more than 4,000 business tools. | Supported connections include Open Banking feeds, HMRC, Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Basecamp and many listed integration partners. |
| Product | FastBill is a cloud based invoicing and bookkeeping program for freelancers, self-employed people, and companies. | FreeAgent is accounting software designed to automate business admin such as invoicing and expenses, streamline tax reporting and provide business insights and reports. |
| Security | FastBill says it stores data on servers in Germany and provides two-factor authentication; its banking help page says finAPI transaction data is only visible to the account's main user by default. | FreeAgent says it is Cyber Essentials Plus certified, uses fault-tolerant infrastructure and follows UK DPA 2018 and UK GDPR requirements. |
FastBill plans
- Solo€10 a month
- Plus€15 a month
- Pro€30 a month
- Premium€59 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 FastBill if…
FastBill suits freelancers, self-employed users, and companies needing invoicing, receipt handling, bookkeeping preparation, and bank connections across web and mobile.
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.