FreeAgentvs
QuickBooks OnlineFreeAgent vs QuickBooks Online for nonprofits
Choose FreeAgent if…
Small UK charities, CICs and social enterprises with simple books
Not ideal for: Charities needing fund accounting or Gift Aid management inside the software
Choose QuickBooks Online if…
US 501(c)(3) charities that want a familiar system and can use the TechSoup offer
Not ideal for: Organisations needing strict fund accounting with built-in restricted-fund controls
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | From £33/month (limited company, ex VAT) | Free plan · paid from US$38/month list price (Simple Start) |
| Nonprofit offer | FreeAgent offers 50% off for registered charities, case-by-case discounts for not-for-profits, CICs and social enterprises, and a free subscription with a NatWest, RBS or Ulster Bank business account. | US 501(c)(3) charities can get QuickBooks Online Plus or Advanced through TechSoup for a small yearly admin fee; Australian non-profits and charities are offered 50% off for 6 months. |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Volunteer-run, Small | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium |
| Available in | 🌍 AnywhereBuilt for United KingdomBuilt around UK VAT and tax; basic plan elsewhere | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: FreeAgent: Simple, popular UK accounting, free with some bank accounts and half price for charities. QuickBooks Online: The best-known accounting tool, with nonprofit reports and a wide accountant base.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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