FreeAgent
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What both publish
| Fact | FreeAgent | KashFlow |
|---|---|---|
| API | The public API is HTTPS REST-style, uses OAuth 2.0, accepts JSON and XML, and supports GET, POST, PUT and DELETE methods. | KashFlow offers an accounting API for integrating applications, bespoke development projects and automation scripts. |
| Banking | Bank feeds automatically import transactions and FreeAgent can categorise and match them. | Bank feeds connect multiple bank accounts and bring transaction data into KashFlow for reconciliation and cash-flow visibility. |
| Company history | FreeAgent says it launched in 2007 and identifies its founders as Ed, Olly and Roan. | KashFlow says it was founded by Duane Jackson and has provided cloud accounting software since 2005. |
| Documentation and support | FreeAgent provides a 24/7 Knowledge Base plus UK-based support accountants through live chat, email and phone. | The maker's knowledge base organizes help across API and developer topics, banking, payroll, invoices, purchases, settings and VAT; its feature page advertises support. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2005 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Supported connections include Open Banking feeds, HMRC, Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Basecamp and many listed integration partners. | The maker lists integrations and app connections including IRIS Insight, payment processors, Dropbox, Receipt Bank, ConnectMyApps, ViaPost, iwoca and TripCatcher. |
| Invoicing | Users can create recurring invoices, automate late-payment reminders, convert estimates into invoices, and accept invoice payments through Stripe and PayPal. | Users can customise, edit, email or print invoices and configure recurring invoices and reminders. |
| Payroll | The desktop product includes RTI-compliant payroll functionality. | The maker describes KashFlow Payroll as cloud software for employee details and payroll records, and says it is HMRC-recognised. |
| Praise: ease of use | Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the clean interface, straightforward invoicing, easy bank reconciliation and suitability for non-accountants. | G2's review summary says users often praise KashFlow's ease of use and intuitive invoicing. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 43 reviews. | 3.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.5 out of 5 from 3,035 reviews. | 1.5 out of 5 from 167 reviews |
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
KashFlow plans
- Starter£13.50 a month
- Business£27.50 a month
- Starter (monthly)£13.50 a month
- Business (monthly)£27.50 a month
- Starter (annual)£97 a year
- Business (annual)£178 a year
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 KashFlow if…
It suits sole traders, contractors and small businesses looking for bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll tools. Growing businesses and limited companies may consider the Business plan.