FreeAgent alternative
A lower cost FreeAgent alternative
FreeAgent is £19 a month plus VAT for sole traders and £33 plus VAT for limited companies. Mint Books is £9.99 or £19.99 a month in total, whatever kind of business you run.
No card needed to try it. Cancel any time.
Price side by side
MINT BOOKS ESSENTIAL
£9.99
a month, the total you pay
Unlimited invoices and quotes, expenses, 1 bank feed, online card payments
MINT BOOKS PRO
£19.99
a month, the total you pay
Adds VAT returns to HMRC, tax tools, CIS, unlimited bank feeds, 2 users
FREEAGENT SOLE TRADER
£19
a month + VAT (£22.80)
Invoicing, VAT and Self Assessment
FREEAGENT LTD COMPANY
£33
a month + VAT (£39.60)
Adds final accounts and Corporation Tax
FreeAgent prices as shown on freeagent.com/pricing on 26/09/2026, before any introductory offer. FreeAgent adds VAT at 20%; Mint Books prices are the total you pay. FreeAgent is free for customers of some banks.
What you get for the money
| Mint Books Pro | FreeAgent Sole Trader | FreeAgent Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price a month | £19.99 | £19 + VAT | £33 + VAT |
| Invoices and quotes | Unlimited | Yes | Yes |
| VAT returns to HMRC (MTD) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Receipt scans included | 30 a month (packs from £3.99) | 10 a month (unlimited £5 + VAT) | 10 a month (unlimited £5 + VAT) |
| Same price for any business type | Yes | No | No |
| Payroll | No | Yes | Yes |
| Files final accounts | No | n/a | Yes |
Why people choose Mint Books
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Same price for every business
Sole trader, limited company or partnership, the price is the same. FreeAgent charges limited companies £33 plus VAT.
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More receipt scans on Pro
Pro includes 30 receipt scans a month, with extra packs from £3.99. FreeAgent includes 10 a month, then a £5 plus VAT add-on.
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Unlimited invoices
Every plan has unlimited invoices and quotes.
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Bank feeds
Transactions come in by themselves, ready to match.
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Accountant access
Share read-only access with your accountant.
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Built in the UK
VAT returns go to HMRC through Making Tax Digital on Pro.
Where FreeAgent is stronger
FreeAgent is a good UK product. Stay with it if you:
- bank with NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank or Mettle, because FreeAgent is free for you
- run payroll (Mint Books does not)
- want to file your company’s final accounts and Corporation Tax return yourself from the software
Moving from FreeAgent
1
Start your trial and add your business
Sole trader, limited company, partnership or LLP. You get 14 days with every Pro feature switched on.
2
Connect your bank or upload a statement
Link your bank for a live feed, or upload your bank statement as a CSV file to bring in past transactions.
3
Bring in your expenses and opening balances
Import expenses from a CSV file and enter the balances you are carrying over, so your figures start from the right place.
4
Invite your accountant
Give your accountant read-only access so they can see your books without changing anything.
Mint Books does not copy your data straight out of other software. You bring your bank history in from a statement file, import expenses from a spreadsheet and enter your opening balances. Keep your old account open until your accountant has your year-end figures.
Questions people ask
Is Mint Books cheaper than FreeAgent?
If you pay for FreeAgent, yes. Mint Books Pro is £19.99 a month in total. FreeAgent is £19 plus VAT (£22.80) for sole traders and £33 plus VAT (£39.60) for limited companies. If your bank gives you FreeAgent for free, it will be hard to beat on price.
Can Mint Books do my VAT return?
Yes, on Pro, through Making Tax Digital.
Does Mint Books work for limited companies?
Yes. Mint Books works for sole traders, limited companies, partnerships and LLPs, including director’s loan tracking on Pro.
Does Mint Books do payroll?
No. Use separate payroll software alongside Mint Books.
Can I try it first?
Yes. 14 days with every feature, no card needed to start. Start your trial.
Try Mint Books for 14 days
One price for every kind of business, with VAT and Making Tax Digital on Pro.
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