Salon Accounting vs FreeAgent

Salon Accounting9.4Visit FreeAgent8.8Visit

Higher score Salon Accounting #1 in Salon Accounting Software 9.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 6 features Try Salon Accounting

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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

• Salon Accounting fits best

  Salons needing purpose-built accounting

• FreeAgent fits best

  Solo salons needing free accounting basics

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Side by side

Feature	Salon Accounting 9.4/10 Visit ↗	FreeAgent 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Salon Accounting Software	#5 in Salon Accounting Software
Best for	Salons needing purpose-built accounting	Solo salons needing free accounting basics
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7.99/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, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	1 integrations	8 integrations
Features Salon Accounting 3/6 · 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	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Accountant access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Multi-currency	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Tracks services, tips, products, expenses, and receipts Imports bank and credit-card transactions automatically Adds scheduling, reminders, tax tools, and Stripe payments	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 U.S.-focused tax and payment features Stripe is the listed payment integration	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	Salon Accounting is bookkeeping and quarterly tax software for independent salon professionals, including stylists, booth renters, suite owners, nail technicians, barbers, and small salon owners. It combines daily tracking for services,… 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

• Salon Accounting — where it wins

  • Tracks services, tips, products, expenses, and receipts
  • Imports bank and credit-card transactions automatically
  • Adds scheduling, reminders, tax tools, and Stripe payments

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • U.S.-focused tax and payment features
  • Stripe is the listed payment integration

• 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

• Salon Accounting9.4/10 · 14-day trial

  Purpose-built salon accounting with scheduling, tax tools, and payment features.

  Try Salon AccountingFull verdict →
• FreeAgent8.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

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

  Visit FreeAgentFull verdict →