FreeAgentvs
Sage AccountingFreeAgent vs Sage Accounting 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 Sage Accounting if…
UK and Irish small charities that want discounted accounting
Not ideal for: Organisations outside the UK and Ireland
| FreeAgent | Sage Accounting | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ |
| Price | From £33/month (limited company, ex VAT) | From £20/month (Start, excl. VAT; before the charity discount) |
| 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. | Registered charities, trusts and societies with fewer than 20 employees get 50% off Sage Accounting and Sage Payroll through the Sage Foundation (verified by Percent). |
| 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 | 9 countriesSold as local versions in about ten countries |
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Our ratings: FreeAgent: Simple, popular UK accounting, free with some bank accounts and half price for charities. Sage Accounting: Established UK and Irish cloud accounting with a charity discount.
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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