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Billin vs FreeAgent

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Billin

Accounting

Spanish online invoicing software for freelancers and small businesses

From
€6.6/month
Rated
-
FreeAgent logo

FreeAgent

Accounting

Accounting software for small businesses and freelancers

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only FreeAgent has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Billin plan Basico caps usage at just 5 clients, 1 user and 10 products for EUR 6.60/month, well below what most active small businesses need; FreeAgent introductory pricing shown is 50% off the regular rates
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Billin and FreeAgent actually diverge.

Attributes where Billin and FreeAgent differ
AttributeBillinFreeAgent
Starting price€6.6/monthFree
Free tierNoYes

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Billin

  • Invoice managementnot FreeAgent
  • Multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businessesnot FreeAgent

FreeAgent

  • Submitting VAT and Self Assessment tax returns to HMRC directlynot Billin
  • Splitting rental income and expenses across multiple properties automaticallynot Billin
  • Collecting invoice payments faster through one-click payments and remindersnot Billin
  • Capturing bills and receipts via AI to auto-categorize expensesnot Billin
  • Filing Real Time Information payroll directly to HMRC for employeesnot Billin

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Billin

  • Plan Basico caps usage at just 5 clients, 1 user and 10 products for EUR 6.60/month, well below what most active small businesses need
  • Plan Pro still caps clients at 50 and users at 3 for EUR 14/month, so any business with more clients must move to the unlimited EUR 23/month tier

FreeAgent

  • Introductory pricing shown is 50% off the regular rates
  • All prices exclude 20% VAT
  • Add-ons required for some features (Smart Capture Unlimited £5/month, Amazon integration £6/month)

Pricing, plan by plan

Billin

€6.6/month
  • Plan Básico$80/year
    • 0-5 clients
    • 1 user
    • Max 10 products
  • Plan Básico$96/month
  • Plan Pro$168/year
    • 6-50 clients
    • 3 users
    • Max 50 products
  • Plan Pro$204/month

FreeAgent

Free
  • Sole Traders$9.5/month
    • Introductory rate (regular price £19/month)
    • Annual option at £95/year (regular £190)
  • Landlords$5/month
    • Introductory rate (regular price £10/month)
    • Annual option at £50/year (regular £100)
  • UK Partnerships/LLPs$13.5/month
    • Introductory rate (regular price £27/month)
    • Annual option at £135/year (regular £270)
  • UK Limited Companies$16.5/month
    • Introductory rate (regular price £33/month)
    • Annual option at £330/year (regular £330)

Which should you pick?

Choose Billin if

Nothing in the data separates Billin from FreeAgent on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Choose FreeAgent if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Billin or FreeAgent better?
Neither clearly leads. Billin starts at €6.6/month and FreeAgent at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Billin or FreeAgent?
FreeAgent has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €6.6/month for Billin and Free for FreeAgent.
Does Billin or FreeAgent run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use FreeAgent for free?
Yes. FreeAgent has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Billin starts at €6.6/month.
What is Billin best used for?
Billin is most often used for invoice management, multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businesses. Of those, invoice management and multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businesses are not what FreeAgent is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Billin: What are Billin's plan costs?

Billin offers three plans: Básico at €80/year (€6.60/month), Pro at €168/year (€14/month), and Ilimitado at €276/year (€23/month). Annual billing includes 18% savings compared to monthly.

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FreeAgent: Does FreeAgent offer a free option?

FreeAgent is free for qualifying customers maintaining business accounts with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank, or certain Mettle accounts.

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Billin: Is there a free trial for Billin?

Yes, Billin offers a 30-day free trial with all features included. No credit card is required to start.

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FreeAgent: What is FreeAgent's pricing for sole traders?

Sole traders pay £9.50/month (50% introductory rate; regular £19/month), or £95/year annually (regular £190/year), excluding 20% VAT.

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Billin: How many users does each Billin plan include?

Básico includes 1 user, Pro includes 3 users, and Ilimitado includes unlimited users.

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FreeAgent: What add-ons does FreeAgent offer?

Optional add-ons include Smart Capture Unlimited at £5/month and Amazon integration at £6/month, allowing customers to extend base plan functionality.

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FreeAgent: Does FreeAgent offer a trial?

FreeAgent provides a 30-day free trial with no commitment, and customers can cancel at any time during or after the trial period.

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