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FreeAgent vs FreelanceFlow

Both stand on freelance invoicing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FreeAgent

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

FreeAgent brings accounting, invoicing, expenses, and tax tasks together, with mobile apps and UK bank feeds. Smart Capture has a standard monthly limit, and cash-basis accounting excludes Stock and Payroll.

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FreelanceFlow

Free plan Web

FreelanceFlow links time and expense tracking with invoicing, client records, and Stripe payments. Its tax summaries are estimates for information, and the Free plan is limited to 3 invoices.

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The facts

	FreeAgent	FreelanceFlow
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Pro: $9 a month
Plans published	23	2
Maker	FreeAgent	Not published
Website	freeagent.com	freelanceflow.me
On freelance invoicing software	#4 of 30	#8 of 30

FreeAgent: what it does well

Builds accounts from bank statements, invoices, and expenses.
Files MTD-compatible VAT returns directly to HMRC.
Payroll can submit Real Time Information to HMRC.
Apps support expense and invoice management.
UK-based support accountants are reachable online or by phone.

What to know first

Smart Capture covers up to 10 receipts and bills monthly as standard.
Cash-basis accounting excludes Stock and Payroll features.
Detailed support for third-party integrations is not provided.

FreelanceFlow: what it does well

Tracked time can become invoice line items
Invoices show sent, viewed, and paid statuses
Stripe payment status syncs automatically
Categorized expenses feed quarterly tax estimates
Free plan includes 3 invoices

What to know first

Clients must be added manually
Stripe charges 2.9% + 30 cents per transaction
Tax summaries are informational, not advice
Pro costs $9 a month

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