TradeTally vs FreshBooks: which is better?
Compare pricing, features, and trade-specific workflows. See why UK sole traders choose TradeTally over FreshBooks.
From £19/month on Professional. 14-day trial on paid plans, no card to start.
Pricing comparison
TradeTally
£19/month
Professional plan. Everything sole trader tradespeople need.
- Unlimited invoicing and quoting
- Receipt scanning from your phone
- One-click SA103F tax export
- Mobile-first for on-site use
- 14-day free trial, no card required
FreshBooks
££25/month
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers. Range: £12–£37/month.
Strengths
- Clean, intuitive interface that non-accountants can use
- Strong time-tracking and project management features
- Good client portal for online payments
- Automatic payment reminders and late fees
Feature-by-feature comparison
What TradeTally does that FreshBooksdoesn't
No SA103F export — not designed for UK Self Assessment
No MTD compatibility for UK tax obligations
No trade-specific workflows for materials, callouts, and job costing
Pricing in USD adds currency conversion uncertainty
Mobile experience not optimised for on-site tradespeople
FreshBooks limitations for tradespeople
- Limited UK tax compliance — no SA103F or MTD support
- Pricing is in USD, so actual cost fluctuates with exchange rates
- Lower client limits on cheaper plans
- Bank reconciliation is basic compared to UK-focused tools
- Not optimised for tradespeople or physical service businesses
Frequently asked questions
Short answers, no fluff.
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Start the 14-day trial on a paid plan when you are ready. Export anything before you leave—your data stays yours.
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