FreeAgent
8.2#1 in accounting apisFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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FreshBooks
8.0#1 in trucking accountingFrom $4.60 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | FreeAgent | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | FreeAgent automatically builds real-time business accounts from bank statements, invoices and expenses, and provides reports including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Trial Balance. | Plus, Premium and Select include double-entry accounting, chart of accounts and financial reports such as profit and loss and balance sheet. |
| API | The public API is HTTPS REST-style, uses OAuth 2.0, accepts JSON and XML, and supports GET, POST, PUT and DELETE methods. | The public API exposes FreshBooks data as JSON for web and desktop integrations and uses OAuth2 access tokens. |
| Company founding | FreeAgent was launched in 2007 by founders Ed Molyneux, Olly Headey and Roan Lavery. | FreshBooks says Mike McDerment founded the company in 2003. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2003 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | Toronto, Canada |
| Integrations | Supported connections include Open Banking feeds, HMRC, Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Basecamp and many listed integration partners. | FreshBooks App Store lists more than 100 partner integrations covering payments, payroll, scheduling, projects and other workflows. |
| Invoicing | Users can create recurring invoices, automate late-payment reminders, convert estimates into invoices, and accept invoice payments through Stripe and PayPal. | The product creates branded invoices, recurring invoices, reminders and online payment requests. |
| Licence | The service is supplied under a non-exclusive, non-transferable licence rather than as source code for customer modification or redistribution. | The service is proprietary: its terms grant limited access and prohibit modifying, redistributing or creating derivatives of FreshBooks content. |
| Limit: pricing | Some reviewers consider FreeAgent expensive versus competitors and note that it lacks the tiered pricing choices offered by QuickBooks. | Reviewers report that costs rise with additional clients, users and add-ons, making the service expensive as a business grows. |
| Praise: ease of use | Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the clean interface, straightforward invoicing, easy bank reconciliation and suitability for non-accountants. | Independent reviewers repeatedly describe invoicing, expense tracking and navigation as intuitive, modern and quick to learn. |
| Praise: support | Reviewers frequently describe customer support as quick, knowledgeable and helpful with accounting and software questions. | Review summaries commonly praise responsive customer service and helpful human support. |
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
FreshBooks plans
- Lite$4.60 a month
- Plus$8.60 a month
- Premium$14 a month
- SelectPriced on request
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.
Pick FreshBooks if…
FreshBooks suits independent professionals and small businesses that need invoicing, time tracking, and expense organization. It may also fit teams that organize client work into projects and want project profitability views.