FreeAgent review
A UK-focused invoicing and accounting package with tax workflows and mobile apps.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 invoices and accept online payments through connected providers. Projects can link estimates, invoices and expenses, while time tracking covers billable and non-billable work. Web, iOS and Android access makes it relevant to freelancers who want invoicing alongside broader accounting and tax workflows.
The published monthly plans are Free, Sole trader at £10, Partnership or LLP at £19, and Limited company at £33; prices are in GBP and exclude 20% VAT. The free plan is conditional on eligibility through specified NatWest Group or Mettle banking relationships. Paid options are organized by business structure, rather than presented as a single feature ladder. A 30-day free trial is also available. Freelancers should check which business type applies to them and account for VAT when comparing the monthly prices.
Beyond billing, FreeAgent records business, out-of-pocket and recurring expenses, can extract expense data from receipt images, connects bank feeds for reconciliation, and generates accounting and financial reports. Its UK tax focus is especially relevant: users can submit VAT and Self Assessment returns directly to HMRC. Integrations include Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Tyl by NatWest, Pleo, Amazon UK, WooCommerce and Zapier. That breadth suits freelancers who want invoicing tied to bookkeeping and tax tasks; someone seeking invoicing alone may find the accounting scope unnecessary. Buyers who require a dedicated native client portal should consider alternatives, while UK freelancers looking for a broader accounting toolkit have a closer fit here.
FreeAgent pros and cons
- 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
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