FreshBooks vs Sage Accounting
Both are full cloud accounting tools for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
FreshBooks and Sage Accounting start at the same true annual cost (from £216/yr, VAT included), so the choice comes down to fit rather than price.
| FreshBooks | Sage Accounting | |
|---|---|---|
| True annual cost from | from £216/yr | from £216/yr |
| Self-employment | Yes | Yes |
| Property / rent | No | Yes |
| Keeps your spreadsheet | No | No |
| Accountant access | Yes | Yes |
| Type | full cloud accounting | full cloud accounting |
| HMRC status | Recognised | Recognised |
| Price verified | 2026-06-24 | 2026-06-24 |
FreshBooks
Invoicing-first accounting aimed at service freelancers. Great if you bill clients; not built for landlords.
- Freelancers who live in invoices
- Service businesses with no property income
Sage Accounting
Established accounting software with strong accountant support and phone help. Mid-priced, no surprises.
- People who want UK phone support
- Those whose accountant uses Sage
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Prices are the cheapest plan that covers a typical sole trader or landlord, VAT included, last verified 24 June 2026 (catalogue reconciled 24 June 2026). Links are affiliate links and never affect ranking. Not affiliated with HMRC; not tax advice.