Xero
Xero vs FreeAgent UK 2026: Which Is Better for Sole Traders? Two accounting tools dominate every conversation about sole trader software in the UK right now. Xero is the one your accountant almost certainly uses. FreeAgent is the one that might cost you nothing at all. Both are HMRC-recognised
Best Of
Best Accounting Software for UK Freelancers (2026): Xero, FreeAgent, QuickBooks, Sage and Zoho Compared Last updated: August 2026 ⚠️ Xero price update: Xero UK is increasing subscription prices on 1 September 2026. Ignite rises from £16 to £18/mo, Grow from £37 to £39/mo, Comprehensive from £50 to £55/mo,
MTD ITSA
AI Bookkeeping for UK Landlords: Tools to Automate Property Accounting (2026) Last updated: August 2026 ⚠️ Xero price update: Xero UK is increasing subscription prices on 1 September 2026. Ignite rises from £16 to £18/mo, Grow from £37 to £39/mo, Comprehensive from £50 to £55/mo, and Ultimate from
Free Software
Running a sole trader business rather than freelancing? Our dedicated guide to the best free bookkeeping tools for UK sole traders covers Zoho Books, FreeAgent (bank-linked), QuickFile, Pandle, and Starling with MTD ITSA compliance status for each.
FreeAgent
Comparing FreeAgent against other free bookkeeping options? Our full guide to the best free bookkeeping tools for UK sole traders covers Zoho Books, Pandle, QuickFile, Starling Accounting, and SumUp alongside FreeAgent — with current MTD ITSA compliance status.