FreeAgent vs Xero: make the right choice
Whether you’re starting up, looking to grow, or wanting to switch software, Xero’s easy-to-use online accounting software can simplify your bookkeeping and business admin. Xero is a FreeAgent alternative designed with you in mind.
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Why choose Xero
Software that works for you
Xero is made for small and growing businesses. Work anywhere, share access, and see up-to-date cash flow.
Easy-to-use beautiful features
Xero streamlines and automates many routine tasks, making your everyday bookkeeping admin and payroll easy.
Switching to Xero is easy
Upload your data into Xero in a few simple steps and experience Xero as a great alternative to FreeAgent.
Compare FreeAgent vs Xero
Considering Xero as a FreeAgent alternative?
Compare and see what’s included in Xero’s pricing plan vs FreeAgent’s plans and see how well Xero stacks up. Xero’s Ultimate plan includes accounting, payroll, projects, advanced analytics and more, for one monthly price, making it a FreeAgent alternative worth considering.
See all Xero pricing plansSoftware that works for you, wherever you are
Rest easy knowing that Xero is 100% in the cloud and designed for your convenience. Access Xero anytime, on any device: on the go, in the office, or at home on your laptop, tablet or mobile. Say goodbye to being tied to your desktop, and hello to flexibility.
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Easy to use, beautiful features
Considering FreeAgent vs Xero? Take a look at what Xero can do for you.
- Easily pay bills, send online invoices and know your numbers wherever you are
- Scan receipts and capture data with Hubdoc (included with Xero)
- Pay and get paid in over 160 currencies with multi-currency accounting using instant currency conversions
- Track project costs and profitability with Xero Projects (included in the Ultimate plan)
- Pay staff accurately and on time with Xero Payroll (included in the Ultimate plan)
- Find, try and choose from over 1000 business apps that integrate with Xero
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Better business insights
Xero’s advanced analytics tools give you in-depth insights into how your business is performing, wherever you are.
- Check current and future financial health and cash flow
- Access deeper insights and customised reports
- Get help making business decisions using AI-powered cash flow predictions up to 90 days in the future
- View the impact of VAT on your cash position with data sourced directly from HMRC
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Switching from FreeAgent to Xero is easy
Using MoveMyBooks
Switching your FreeAgent data to Xero is easy with Movemybooks. Convert up to two years’ data in minutes.
How to convert your files with MoveMyBooksWith help from your accountant
Your Xero accountant can help you bring your data into Xero using Xero’s FreeAgent conversion tool.
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For anyone thinking of moving to Xero, I‘d say do it. It’s probably the best decision that your business is ever going to make.
Hitesh, the founder of construction company IKPE Ltd
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No hidden costs: one monthly price
If you’re considering Xero vs FreeAgent, Xero’s Ultimate plan is a great FreeAgent alternative. It includes all of Xero’s accounting features as well as payroll, expenses, advanced analytics and project tracking. Get all the tools to manage your business in one place, with any number of users.
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The Ultimate plan for your business
Xero's Ultimate plan includes accounting, payroll, advanced analytics and more and is ideal for employing businesses.
Ultimate
Usually £55
Now £13.75
GBP per month
Save £123.75 over 3 months
- Submit VAT returns to HMRC
- Payroll
- Claim expenses
- Track projects
Start using Xero for free
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.