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FreeAgent vs MYOB Business

FreeAgent

freeagent.com

MYOB Business

myob.com

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FigureFreeAgentMYOB Business
Price from£4.17/moA$15/mo
Free planYes—
Free trialYesYes
Open source——
WebYesYes
Windows—Yes
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
APIYesYes
Plans published238
Spec score · Gym Accounting Software9.2 (#1)8.9 (#6)
Spec score · Accounting APIs9.1 (#1)8.8 (#5)
Spec score · Accounting & Finance Software9.1 (#1)8.9 (#6)
Spec score · Bookkeeper Software9.3 (#1)8.9 (#5)
Spec score · SaaS Accounting Software9.2 (#1)9.0 (#4)
Spec score · Bookkeeping Software9.3 (#5)9.2 (#8)
Spec score · Salon Accounting Software9.2 (#2)8.9 (#10)
Company historyFreeAgent says it launched in 2007 and identifies its founders as Ed, Olly and Roan.MYOB says it has supported Australian and New Zealand organisations since 1991.
Documentation and supportFreeAgent provides a 24/7 Knowledge Base plus UK-based support accountants through live chat, email and phone.MYOB provides a searchable support centre, knowledge articles, community forum, phone or chat support and free self-paced training.
Free planYesNo
IntegrationsSupported connections include Open Banking feeds, HMRC, Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Basecamp and many listed integration partners.Independent software directories list integrations including Shopify, WooCommerce, Salesforce, Mailchimp, Dext, ServiceM8, Tradify and Fathom.
InvoicingUsers can create recurring invoices, automate late-payment reminders, convert estimates into invoices, and accept invoice payments through Stripe and PayPal.Users can create and send unlimited professional invoices and quotes with templates and saved costs.
OwnershipNatWest Group acquired FreeAgent in early 2018, while FreeAgent says it remains operationally independent.KKR announced completion of its acquisition of MYOB in May 2019, taking the company private.
PayrollThe desktop product includes RTI-compliant payroll functionality.Payroll supports pay runs, automated tax and superannuation calculations, leave handling and Single Touch Payroll reporting.
Praise: ease of useIndependent reviewers repeatedly praise the clean interface, straightforward invoicing, easy bank reconciliation and suitability for non-accountants.G2 reviewers commonly praise the familiar interface, straightforward setup and centralized financial information.
Rating on Apple App Store4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings.MYOB Assist rated 3.4 out of 5 from 82 ratings
Rating on Capterra4.5 out of 5 from 179 reviews.3.9 out of 5 from 149 reviews
Rating on G24.3 out of 5 from 43 reviews.3.7 out of 5 from 48 reviews
Rating on Software Advice4.5 out of 5 from 179 reviews.3.9 out of 5 from 148 reviews
Rating on Trustpilot4.5 out of 5 from 3,035 reviews.1.3 out of 5 from 555 reviews
Rating on TrustRadius6.1 out of 10 from 58 reviews and ratings.8.3 out of 10 from 85 reviews and ratings

Plans

FreeAgent

  • Sole trader£10 a month
  • Partnership or LLP£19 a month
  • Limited company£33 a month
  • FreeFree
  • Bank-account-funded accountFree
  • Eligible bank-account planFree
  • Landlord — billed monthly£5 a month
  • Smart Capture Unlimited add-on£5 a month
  • Sole trader — billed monthly£9.50 a month
  • Landlord monthly£10 a month

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MYOB Business

  • LiteA$315 a year
  • ProA$70 a month
  • AccountRight PlusA$165 a month
  • AccountRight PremierPrice not published
  • Payroll OnlyA$15 a month
  • Business ProA$70 a month
  • AccountRight PremierA$210 a month
  • Business LiteA$315 a year

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In their own words

FreeAgent

FreeAgent is accounting software for business administration, invoicing, expenses, tax reporting and business reports. It builds real-time accounts from bank statements, invoices and expenses, with Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet and Trial Balance reports. Users can create recurring invoices, automate late-payment reminders, turn estimates into invoices and accept payments through Stripe and PayPal. FreeAgent can generate MTD-compatible VAT returns and file them directly to HMRC; payroll calculates PAYE and National Insurance and can submit Real Time Information payroll to HMRC. Its iOS and Android apps cover expense recording, time tracking, invoice management and bank transaction reconciliation. It supports bank feeds from most UK banks via Open Banking and connections to HMRC for MTD VAT. The software is designed for small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers. A free plan is listed, alongside paid plans such as Sole trader at £10 a month and Limited company at £33 a month. Smart Capture includes up to 10 receipts and bills per month as standard; a paid Unlimited add-on removes that cap.

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MYOB Business

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