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FreeAgent alternatives
FreeAgent compared with 5 alternatives: Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Zoho Books and Bonsai.
FreeAgent is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $27 per month, billed monthly. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeAgentThis tool | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bonsai | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
FreeAgent starts at $27 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: FreshBooks, Zoho Books and Bonsai.
Xero and QuickBooks Online score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from FreeAgent
- Free trial · from $27/mo
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly. FreeAgent starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- Xero also covers payroll.
- FreeAgent also covers time tracking.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
- Free plan · from $38/mo
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly. FreeAgent starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online has a free plan. FreeAgent does not, though it has a free trial.
- QuickBooks Online also covers payroll.
- FreeAgent also covers time tracking.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free trial · from $23/mo
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly. FreeAgent starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- FreshBooks also covers payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. FreeAgent starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- Zoho Books has a free plan. FreeAgent does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Books lists a Windows app.
- FreeAgent also covers time tracking.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Bonsai
Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers
- Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. FreeAgent starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- Only Bonsai lists a macOS app.
- Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
- Bonsai also covers forms.
Suits: Freelancers and small agencies that bill clients by the hour or by retainer
Limits worth knowing in FreeAgent
- The advertised prices are 50% off the first 6 months (or first year, paid annually); it then renews at $27 a month or $270 a year.
- Payroll, Making Tax Digital and HMRC filing belong to the UK edition; the US edition lists sales tax reports but no payroll.
- UK prices depend on business type, excluding VAT: £10 a month for landlords, £19 sole traders, £27 partnerships and £33 limited companies.
- Support comes from accountants based in the UK, and the bank feeds page names mainly UK banks.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FreeAgent?
The alternatives to FreeAgent in this directory are Xero, QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Zoho Books and Bonsai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FreeAgent.
Is there a free alternative to FreeAgent?
Yes. QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which FreeAgent alternatives work on Windows?
The FreeAgent listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books lists one.
Which FreeAgent alternatives work on macOS?
The FreeAgent listing does not include a macOS app. Bonsai lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.