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QuickBooks Online vs FreeAgent
Context: Accounting Software · 20 rows
| Attribute | QuickBooks OnlineIntuit | FreeAgentFreeAgent |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Documentation | — | https://dev.freeagent.com/ |
| Tags | accounting, bookkeeping, invoicing, small-business | accounting, uk, freelance, making-tax-digital |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | SaaS, mobile | — |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | — | true |
| Free trial | true | true |
| License model | proprietary | proprietary |
| Pricing model | subscription | free, subscription |
| Starting price | 38 | — |
| Trial length | 30 | 30 |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Cloud-based bookkeeping, Invoicing and payments, Payroll integration, Third-party app integrations | Cloud accounting, HMRC MTD-recognised filing, Plans for limited companies, partnerships, sole traders, and landlords |
| Api · Integrations · Ecosystem | ||
| API available | true | true |
| Security · Privacy · Compliance | ||
| Regulatory compliance | — | UK Making Tax Digital (MTD) |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | US small businesses that want subscription cloud accounting, with tiers from Simple Start through Advanced, a 30-day free trial, and no annual contract. | UK freelancers, contractors, small businesses, and landlords; free for NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank, and Mettle business account holders. |
| Company-size fit | SMB, mid-market | — |
| Primary use cases | Small business bookkeeping, Invoicing and payments, Payroll via integrations | UK freelancer and contractor accounting, Landlord accounts, Making Tax Digital filing |
| Skill level | — | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Founded year | 1983 | 2007 |
| Headquarters country | United States | United Kingdom |
| Vendor type | commercial | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Accounting Software category for definitions.