Accounting · head to head
FreeAgent vs Invoicely

FreeAgent
Accounting
Accounting software for small businesses and freelancers
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Invoicely
Accounting
Web-based invoicing app with a free plan for freelancers
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FreeAgent introductory pricing shown is 50% off the regular rates; Invoicely free plan is limited to just 5 invoices and 3 clients per month, and PayPal-only payments.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FreeAgent and Invoicely actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in FreeAgent
Nothing recorded that Invoicely does not also cover.
Only in Invoicely
- Invoice creation
- Recurring invoices
- Time, expense, and mileage tracking
- Multi-currency support
- Team member access
- Credit card payments
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FreeAgent
- Submitting VAT and Self Assessment tax returns to HMRC directlynot Invoicely
- Splitting rental income and expenses across multiple properties automaticallynot Invoicely
- Collecting invoice payments faster through one-click payments and remindersnot Invoicely
- Capturing bills and receipts via AI to auto-categorize expensesnot Invoicely
- Filing Real Time Information payroll directly to HMRC for employeesnot Invoicely
Invoicely
- Freelancers sending a small number of invoices for freenot FreeAgent
- Small businesses needing recurring billing and time trackingnot FreeAgent
- Multi-currency invoicing for international clientsnot FreeAgent
- Teams needing shared access to client invoicingnot FreeAgent
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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)
Invoicely
- Free plan is limited to just 5 invoices and 3 clients per month, and PayPal-only payments.
- No native mobile app mentioned, limiting on-the-go invoicing.
- Team member limits on lower tiers can be restrictive for growing businesses.
- No listed integrations with accounting platforms like QuickBooks or Xero.
Pricing, plan by plan
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)
Invoicely
Free- FreeFree
- 5 monthly invoices
- 3 saved clients
- PayPal payments only
- Basic$9.99/month
- 100 monthly invoices
- 25 saved clients
- Up to 2 team members
- Professional$19.99/month
- 250 monthly invoices
- 100 saved clients
- Up to 10 team members
- Enterprise$29.99/month
- Unlimited monthly invoices
- Unlimited saved clients
- Up to 25 team members
Which should you pick?
Choose Invoicely if
- You need invoice creation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web.
- You also want recurring invoices.
Questions people ask
- Is FreeAgent or Invoicely better?
- Neither clearly leads. FreeAgent starts at Free and Invoicely at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FreeAgent or Invoicely?
- FreeAgent starts at Free and Invoicely at Free.
- Does FreeAgent or Invoicely run on more platforms?
- FreeAgent runs on Web. Invoicely runs on web.
- Can I use FreeAgent for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is FreeAgent best used for?
- FreeAgent is most often used for submitting vat and self assessment tax returns to hmrc directly, splitting rental income and expenses across multiple properties automatically, collecting invoice payments faster through one-click payments and reminders, capturing bills and receipts via ai to auto-categorize expenses. Of those, submitting vat and self assessment tax returns to hmrc directly and splitting rental income and expenses across multiple properties automatically are not what Invoicely is typically brought in for.
- What can FreeAgent do that Invoicely cannot?
- Invoicely covers Invoice creation, Recurring invoices, Time, expense, and mileage tracking, Multi-currency support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceInvoicely: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?
Yes, the Free plan allows up to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients, with PayPal-only payments and no team members, and requires no credit card.
SourceFreeAgent: 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.
SourceInvoicely: What does Invoicely cost?
Paid plans start at Basic for $9.99/month, Professional at $19.99/month, and Enterprise at $29.99/month, each raising invoice, client, and team member limits.
SourceFreeAgent: 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.
SourceInvoicely: Can I change or cancel my plan?
Yes, Invoicely allows customers to upgrade or downgrade their subscription level at any time.
SourceFreeAgent: 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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