Zoho Invoice vs FreeAgent

Zoho Invoice9.3Visit FreeAgent8.6Visit

Higher score Zoho Invoice #1 in Freelance Invoicing Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Zoho Invoice

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FreeAgent #5 in Freelance Invoicing Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit FreeAgent

• Zoho Invoice fits best

  Freelancers and small businesses wanting free invoicing

• FreeAgent fits best

  UK freelancers needing accounting and tax tools

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Side by side

Feature	Zoho Invoice 9.3/10 Visit ↗	FreeAgent 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Freelance Invoicing Software	#5 in Freelance Invoicing Software
Best for	Freelancers and small businesses wanting free invoicing	UK freelancers needing accounting and tax tools
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	£10/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	6 integrations	8 integrations
Features Zoho Invoice 1/5 · FreeAgent 4/5
Recurring invoices	✓	✓
Online payments	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Time tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Expense tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Client portal	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Ios and android
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes recurring invoices, reminders and a customer portal Accepts card and bank-transfer payments through payment gateways Connects with Zoho apps, payment services and major cloud platforms	Automates invoice reminders and supports recurring billing Combines time, expenses, projects, bank feeds and reports Submits VAT and Self Assessment returns directly to HMRC
Cons	Free plan is limited to two users Free plan caps invoices at 500 per year Payment methods can vary by regional edition and gateway	Free plan eligibility depends on specified banking relationships Paid monthly plans range from £10 to £33, excluding VAT No dedicated native client portal
Our verdict	Zoho Invoice gives freelancers, consultants, agencies, entrepreneurs and small businesses a way to create, send and track invoices without a subscription fee. Invoices can be delivered by email, link or PDF, and customers can view… Read the review →	FreeAgent is online accounting software for freelancers, contractors and small businesses, with invoicing at its core and tools for managing the work around it. Users can send invoices with automated payment reminders, set up recurring… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Zoho Invoice — where it wins

  • Free plan includes recurring invoices, reminders and a customer portal
  • Accepts card and bank-transfer payments through payment gateways
  • Connects with Zoho apps, payment services and major cloud platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to two users
  • Free plan caps invoices at 500 per year
  • Payment methods can vary by regional edition and gateway

• FreeAgent — where it wins

  • Automates invoice reminders and supports recurring billing
  • Combines time, expenses, projects, bank feeds and reports
  • Submits VAT and Self Assessment returns directly to HMRC

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan eligibility depends on specified banking relationships
  • Paid monthly plans range from £10 to £33, excluding VAT
  • No dedicated native client portal

• Zoho Invoice9.3/10 · Free plan

  A free invoicing tool with recurring billing, payment reminders and broad integrations.

  Visit Zoho InvoiceFull verdict →
• FreeAgent8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A UK-focused invoicing and accounting package with tax workflows and mobile apps.

  Visit FreeAgentFull verdict →