FreeAgentvs
Zoho BooksFreeAgent vs Zoho Books 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 Zoho Books if…
Small charities wanting cheap accounting with multi-currency
Not ideal for: Organisations needing true fund accounting
| FreeAgent | Zoho Books | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●○ |
| Price | From £33/month (limited company, ex VAT) | Free plan · paid from US$15/month (Standard, billed annually; US$20 billed monthly) |
| 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 get 15% off Zoho Books. Zoho for Nonprofits also gives a one-off US$5,000 wallet credit that pays 50% of eligible purchases for 5 years. |
| 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. Zoho Books: Low-cost accounting with a free plan and 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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