FreeAgentvs
XeroFreeAgent vs Xero 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 Xero if…
Small and medium charities that want a widely supported, accountant-friendly system
Not ideal for: Organisations that need true fund accounting with built-in restricted-fund reports
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | From £33/month (limited company, ex VAT) | From US$27/month (UK: £18/month ex VAT) |
| 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 not-for-profits get 25% off Xero's business pricing plans (confirmed on the UK page; Xero describes the discount as global). |
| 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. Xero: Popular cloud accounting with a nonprofit discount in many countries.
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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