UK small-business accounting · alternative
LedgerLog vs FreeAgent
FreeAgent is well-loved UK accounting software with invoicing and tax timelines. If that’s more than you need, LedgerLog focuses on the monthly essential — reconciling receipts and invoices to your bank — with minimal setup and a review step you control.
LedgerLog
FreeAgent
Reconciliation (match receipts ↔ bank)
Core — automatic, on mobile
Bank reconciliation (full suite)
Built for
Freelancers & small businesses
UK small businesses
Works on mobile
Mobile-first
Companion app
Bank connection
Upload statements — no bank login needed
Open banking (UK)
You approve each match
Yes — you review every match
Explain/confirm transactions
Accountant handoff
One-tap monthly accountant pack
It is the ledger
Pricing
Start free; scales with usage
Subscription (free with some UK banks)
Free to start
Yes
Trial
Comparison reflects publicly available information as of June 2026 and our own product. Competitor features change — check FreeAgent for their latest.
What FreeAgent is good at
UK accounting, invoicing, Self Assessment and MTD workflows.
Where LedgerLog wins
A focused mobile reconciliation flow and accountant-ready packs without the full suite.
Switching from FreeAgent
- 1Keep FreeAgent where your accountant relies on it, or export data.
- 2Join LedgerLog early access for the founding documents + statements.
- 3Reconcile on mobile; export accountant-ready packs.