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EntityFlo vs Inform Direct
Both stand on company secretarial software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
EntityFlo brings entity records, governance workflows, and multi-jurisdiction compliance tracking into one web platform. Consider the single-entity free-plan limit and the current registry integration scope when assessing fit.
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Free plan APIWeb
Inform Direct brings company records, filings, share administration and document generation into a browser-based service. Check the entity coverage and transaction charges against your needs before using it.
Visit Inform DirectThe facts
| EntityFlo | Inform Direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: A$199 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 11 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | entityflo.com | informdirect.co.uk |
| On company secretarial software | #1 of 27 | #2 of 27 |
EntityFlo: what it does well
- Free plan includes one entity and every feature.
- Tracks compliance across six listed jurisdictions.
- Includes governance workflows with audit trails.
- Flo is included in every plan.
- Plans can be cancelled from account settings.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one entity.
- ASIC is the only connected registry today.
- Outside Australia, users must lodge prepared filings themselves.
- ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II are in progress.
Inform Direct: what it does well
- Electronic Companies House filings
- Maintains statutory registers and deadline reminders
- Generates more than 400 company documents
- Permissions can be set by company and function
- Free plan covers up to 10 companies
What to know first
- Does not support overseas-incorporated companies
- Free plan charges separately for transactions
- Pay as You Go excludes VAT
- Some transactions incur Companies House fees
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