FreeAgent alternative
Looking for a FreeAgent alternative?
FreeAgent is capable UK accounting software. If you want client contracts built in and a simpler setup for your first years freelancing, here's how TrustSolo compares — honestly, including where FreeAgent is the better fit.
Who FreeAgent is built for
- Sole traders, partnerships and limited companies that want full bookkeeping in one place.
- Freelancers who want their Self Assessment, VAT or MTD returns actually filed, not just estimated.
- Anyone who works with an accountant and wants them to share the books.
- Landlords and limited companies with Corporation Tax or property-income needs.
At a glance
| Dimension | FreeAgent | TrustSolo |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £19/mo (sole trader); £9.50 for the first 6 months; free with a NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank or Mettle account | £14/mo (Solo); 30 days free, no card |
| Built for the UK | Yes — HMRC filing built in | Yes — built for UK freelancers |
| Contracts included | No — invoices and estimates only | Yes — discipline-specific UK templates you can send and e-sign |
| Tax help | Files Self Assessment, VAT, MTD and Corporation Tax to HMRC | Plain-English estimate (Income Tax + Class 4 NI) — not a filing tool |
| Accounting & bookkeeping | Full accounting — bank feeds, expenses, payroll | Tracks income from paid invoices and estimates the tax to set aside — not full bookkeeping (no bank feeds, expenses or VAT) |
FreeAgent is full accounting software, so it does more overall than TrustSolo. The comparison above focuses on what matters most when you're starting out.
Prices and features verified as of July 2026 — check FreeAgent's site for the latest.
Sources: FreeAgent pricing; FreeAgent free accounting software (bank deal); FreeAgent × Mettle; Mettle: FreeAgent feature; FreeAgent homepage; FreeAgent features; FreeAgent Self Assessment; FreeAgent for accountants
Where TrustSolo differs
- Contracts are built in — discipline-specific UK templates you can send and e-sign, which FreeAgent doesn't offer.
- Pared back to your first years: contracts, invoicing, payment links and a tax estimate, without a full accounting suite you may not need yet.
- Set up and send your first invoice in minutes, with no accounting background.
Everything you get with TrustSolo
- Customisable UK contract templates — you can send and sign online
- A lightweight client CRM — contacts, notes, contracts and invoices linked in one place
- Invoices with automatic payment reminders
- Stripe-powered card payment links — with your bank details included as a backup
- Income tracking and a plain-English tax estimate — (Income Tax + Class 4 NI)
Stay with FreeAgent if…
- You want your Self Assessment, VAT or MTD returns actually filed to HMRC, not just estimated.
- You're a limited company that needs Corporation Tax and statutory accounts.
- You work with an accountant who wants a live view of your books.
- You bank with NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank or Mettle — FreeAgent is free for you.
Who TrustSolo suits
- UK freelancers in their first years who want to set up properly — a contract, an invoice with a payment link, and an idea of the tax to set aside — without an accounting degree.
- People who value contracts and simplicity over a full bookkeeping suite.
Frequently asked questions
- Is TrustSolo cheaper than FreeAgent?
- Often, yes. TrustSolo's Solo plan is £14/month against FreeAgent's £19 — though FreeAgent is free if you bank with NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank or Mettle. The bigger difference is that contracts come built in and the tool is pared back to what you need in your first years.
- Does FreeAgent include contracts?
- No. FreeAgent handles invoices and estimates, not client contracts. TrustSolo includes discipline-specific UK contract templates you can send and e-sign. (Templates are starting points, not solicitor-reviewed.)
- Can TrustSolo file my Self Assessment like FreeAgent?
- No. FreeAgent is full accounting software that files to HMRC. TrustSolo gives you a plain-English estimate of Income Tax and Class 4 NI so you know what to set aside — it doesn't file your return, and it isn't MTD-filing software.
- Can I try TrustSolo alongside FreeAgent?
- Yes. TrustSolo has 30 days free and no card required, so you can see whether it fits before moving anything.
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Set up properly, from day one
Contracts, invoices and payment links built for UK freelancers in their first years.