Best FreeAgent Alternative for Founders
Looking for a FreeAgent alternative? Valerium offers modern financial management with a customer portal, without the accounting complexity. Compare features, pricing, and see why teams are switching to Valerium.
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Key differences at a glance
Design
Modern, clean interface
Traditional accounting UI
Complexity
Built for founders
Built for accountants
Customer Portal
Included
None
Global Reach
Statement import from any bank
UK-focused
Feature comparison
See how Valerium compares to FreeAgent on the features that matter.
| Feature | Valerium | FreeAgent |
|---|---|---|
| Bank connections | Global | UK-focused |
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Expense tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Receipt capture | Yes | Yes |
| Contracts with e-signature | Yes | No |
| VAT returns | Export for accountant | Yes |
| MTD compatible | Via export | Yes |
| Self-assessment | Export ready | Yes |
| Reports shared by link | Yes | No |
| No accounting knowledge needed | Yes | No |
Pricing comparison
Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Valerium
Starter
- •Invoicing and online payments (Stripe)
- •Statement import (CSV)
- •Receipts attached to transactions
- •Time tracking
- •Contracts with e-signature
- •Financial reports and metrics
- •Accounting exports (QuickBooks, Xero)
- •Multi-currency
- •2 bank accounts · unlimited invoices
Pro
- •Everything in Starter
- •10 bank accounts · unlimited invoices
- •Customer portal
- •HubSpot, Linear and Slack
- •API and webhooks
- •Priority support within 24h
7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.
FreeAgent
FreeAgent
- •Unlimited users
- •Full accounting
- •MTD compatible
- •Banking integration
Free with some UK banks (NatWest, RBS, etc.)
Switching from FreeAgent to Valerium
Making the switch is straightforward. Here's how to get started.
Export from FreeAgent
Download your contacts, invoices, and transaction history.
Sign up for Valerium
Create your account and import your bank statement (CSV).
Import customers
Add your existing clients for invoicing.
Experience modern finance
Enjoy a customer portal and a cleaner interface.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from FreeAgent to Valerium.
Valerium exports your data in formats compatible with MTD requirements. Your accountant can use these exports for VAT submissions. Valerium focuses on day-to-day financial clarity rather than tax compliance features.
Ready to make the switch?
Start your 7-day free trial. No credit card required until you're ready to upgrade.