FreeAgent
8.2#1 in accounting apisFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Sage Accounting
9.1#1 in bookkeeping softwareFrom £2 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | FreeAgent | Sage Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| API | The public API is HTTPS REST-style, uses OAuth 2.0, accepts JSON and XML, and supports GET, POST, PUT and DELETE methods. | Sage publishes a free RESTful Accounting API for Accounting and Start with CRUD operations over business data. |
| API limits | API limits are 120 user requests per minute, 3,600 per hour and 15 token refreshes per minute. | API version 3.1 documentation states a limit of 1,296,000 requests per application per day and 150 concurrent requests. |
| Documentation and support | FreeAgent provides a 24/7 Knowledge Base plus UK-based support accountants through live chat, email and phone. | Sage provides developer tutorials, a knowledge base, community hub, learning resources, live support and support tickets. |
| Founded | 2007 | 1981 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | Supported connections include Open Banking feeds, HMRC, Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Basecamp and many listed integration partners. | The Sage marketplace lists Zapier connectivity to more than 4,000 apps, including Google services, Shopify, HubSpot, Slack and WooCommerce. |
| Payroll | The desktop product includes RTI-compliant payroll functionality. | Payroll is built into the Accounting plans with employee allowances and per-employee monthly charges. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings. | 4.5 out of 5 from 1,600 ratings |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.5 out of 5 from 179 reviews. | 4.1 out of 5 from 652 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 43 reviews. | 4.2 out of 5 from 76 reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.3 out of 5 from about 1.73K reviews. | 2.1 out of 5 from 335 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
Sage Accounting plans
- Sole Trader FreeFree
- Start£2 a month
- Standard£4.30 a month
- Plus£5.90 a month
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 Sage Accounting if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.