KashFlow vs FreeAgent

KashFlow8.9Visit FreeAgent8.8Visit

Higher score KashFlow #4 in Salon Accounting Software 8.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit KashFlow

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FreeAgent #5 in Salon Accounting Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit FreeAgent

• KashFlow fits best

  UK salons needing VAT and stock controls

• FreeAgent fits best

  Solo salons needing free accounting basics

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Side by side

Feature	KashFlow 8.9/10 Visit ↗	FreeAgent 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#4 in Salon Accounting Software	#5 in Salon Accounting Software
Best for	UK salons needing VAT and stock controls	Solo salons needing free accounting basics
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	£13.50/mo	£10/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	9 integrations	8 integrations
Features KashFlow 6/6 · FreeAgent 0/6
Bank feed sync	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Receipt capture	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Financial reports	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Sales tax tools	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Accountant access	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-currency	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Automatic bank feeds, transaction matching and reconciliation rules VAT management with online submission to HMRC Stock control, valuation reports and accountant collaboration	Free plan plus a £10/month sole trader plan Invoices, online payments, expenses and receipt capture Bank feeds, HMRC filing and iOS and Android apps
Cons	No free plan is available Pricing and capabilities vary between Starter and Business tiers No AI features are included	Free plan eligibility depends on specified NatWest Group or Mettle relationships Monthly prices exclude 20% VAT Integrations focus on finance, payments and commerce tools
Our verdict	KashFlow is cloud-based bookkeeping and accounting software for UK sole traders, small businesses and growing companies. For salons, it brings core financial administration into one system, including bank feeds, transaction reconciliation,… Read the review →	FreeAgent is online accounting software for small businesses, freelancers, contractors, landlords, accountants and bookkeepers. For a solo salon, its core workflows cover invoicing, payment collection, expense recording, time tracking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• KashFlow — where it wins

  • Automatic bank feeds, transaction matching and reconciliation rules
  • VAT management with online submission to HMRC
  • Stock control, valuation reports and accountant collaboration

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Pricing and capabilities vary between Starter and Business tiers
  • No AI features are included

• FreeAgent — where it wins

  • Free plan plus a £10/month sole trader plan
  • Invoices, online payments, expenses and receipt capture
  • Bank feeds, HMRC filing and iOS and Android apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan eligibility depends on specified NatWest Group or Mettle relationships
  • Monthly prices exclude 20% VAT
  • Integrations focus on finance, payments and commerce tools

• KashFlow8.9/10 · 14-day trial

  A capable UK-focused accounting platform with VAT, reconciliation and stock controls.

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• FreeAgent8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A low-cost accounting option for solo salons that need core financial workflows.

  Visit FreeAgentFull verdict →