Comparison

FreeAgent vs QuickBooks Online

On the evidence we track, FreeAgent leads this comparison with a composite score of 45/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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FreeAgent45
QuickBooks Online28
Score
Vioscale score
FreeAgent45 / 100medium · 62%
QuickBooks Online28 / 100low · 37%
Pricing
Free tier
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online
Model
FreeAgentquote
QuickBooks Onlinecommercial
Price level
FreeAgentlow
QuickBooks Onlineunknown
Transparent
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online
Integrations
Count
FreeAgent3
QuickBooks Online1
Security
Disclosure policy
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online
Reliability
Status page
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online
Market

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for accounting software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Double-entry GL
FreeAgent-
QuickBooks Online
Multi-entity
FreeAgentMulti-entity
QuickBooks Online-
Multi-currency
FreeAgent-
QuickBooks Online-
Bank feeds
FreeAgentDirect feeds
QuickBooks Online-
Modules
AP automation
FreeAgent-
QuickBooks Online-
AR / invoicing
FreeAgent-
QuickBooks Online
Inventory
FreeAgent-
QuickBooks Online
Fixed assets
FreeAgent-
QuickBooks Online-
Project accounting
FreeAgent-
QuickBooks Online
Compliance
Tax compliance
FreeAgentMTD for Income Tax compliance with quarterly updates and final declarations
QuickBooks OnlineAI-driven tax deduction identification and tax savings optimization
Workflow
Accountant collaboration
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online
Payments
Payments capture
FreeAgent-
QuickBooks Online
Ecosystem
API access
FreeAgentFull
QuickBooks Online-
Deployment
Deployment
FreeAgentCloud
QuickBooks OnlineCloud

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

FreeAgent

Leader

FreeAgent is cloud-based accounting software for small businesses and landlords in the UK, with integrated Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance, property management, automated bank feeds, and practice collaboration features.

Independently observed

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online is a web-based accounting and business management system. Users can track income and expenses, issue invoices, manage payroll, monitor cash flow, and receive AI-powered insights about their financial performance—all from a single, centralized system.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

FreeAgent

Leader
Quote-basedFree tier

Free Practice Dashboard for accountants; client licence pricing available on request. Discounted options available through Partner Programme.

as of verify ↗

QuickBooks Online

Subscription30-day trial
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online
iOS
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online
Android
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
FreeAgent
QuickBooks Online

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

FreeAgent

Leader
3 total
  • Syft
  • Hiscox
  • HMRC
Independently observed

QuickBooks Online

1 total
  • Knowify
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.