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Billit vs FreeAgent

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Billit

Accounting

Belgian invoicing and accounting software with Peppol e-invoicing

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Free
Rated
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FreeAgent logo

FreeAgent

Accounting

Accounting software for small businesses and freelancers

From
Free
Rated
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The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Billit annual billing required to get approximately 15% discount (one free month included); 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 Billit and FreeAgent actually diverge.

Attributes where Billit and FreeAgent differ
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Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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.

Billit

  • Invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businessesnot FreeAgent
  • E-invoicing and Peppol compliance for European businessesnot FreeAgent
  • Recurring billing and payment reminder workflowsnot FreeAgent

FreeAgent

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

Where each one falls short

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

Billit

  • Annual billing required to get approximately 15% discount (one free month included)
  • Additional user seats cost €5 per user per month on top of plan price
  • Overage pricing per document decreases with tier, penalizing rapid growth within a 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

Billit

Free
  • Starter$7.5/month
    • Up to 25 documents per month
    • Peppol e-invoicing
    • Invoice customization
  • Growth$25/month
    • Up to 500 documents per month
    • All Starter features
    • Additional documents: €0.25 per document
  • Professional$250/month
    • Up to 1,000 documents per month
    • All Growth features
    • Additional documents: €0.15 per document
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • 1,000+ documents per month
    • Custom pricing

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 Billit if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose FreeAgent if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is Billit or FreeAgent better?
Neither clearly leads. Billit starts at Free and FreeAgent at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Billit or FreeAgent?
Billit starts at Free and FreeAgent at Free.
Does Billit or FreeAgent run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Billit for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Billit best used for?
Billit is most often used for invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businesses, e-invoicing and peppol compliance for european businesses, recurring billing and payment reminder workflows. Of those, invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businesses and e-invoicing and peppol compliance for european businesses are not what FreeAgent is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Billit: What does Billit Starter plan include and how much does it cost?

Billit Starter is €7.50 per month (or €22.92 per month with annual billing, roughly 15% off) and supports up to 25 documents per month. All plans include Peppol e-invoicing, invoice customization, quotes, mobile app, bank integration, and payment reminders. Extra documents over the limit cost €0.50 each.

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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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Billit: How much does it cost to add team members to a Billit account?

The first user is included in your plan. Additional team members cost €5 per user per month. Bookkeepers and accountants can access the accountant portal for free.

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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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Billit: What is the difference between Billit Growth and Professional plans?

Billit Growth is €25/month for up to 500 documents monthly (€0.25 per overage). Professional is €250/month for up to 1,000 documents monthly (€0.15 per overage). Both include all features; the only differences are document limit and overage rates.

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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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