Freelancer Tools Directory
Real tools, honestly reviewed. Every review answers the same five questions: what it is, what it costs, who it’s for, cheaper or free alternatives, and the honest drawbacks. Prices are checked against the vendors’ official sites and dated — software pricing changes fast, so budget from the full rate, not the introductory discount.
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Accounting software
- Xero review — Ignite at £18/month; the platform most UK accountants already use.
- QuickBooks review — Sole Trader Plus at £10/month + VAT; the best mobile app of the big names.
- FreeAgent review — £19/month + VAT, or free with a NatWest/Mettle business account; full UK tax filing for sole traders.
- Coconut review — from £49.99/year; MTD filing plan at £12.99/month; no free tier.
Payment tools
- PingToPay review — Pro at $12/month, free for your first 5 overdue invoices; automatic reminders built for clients abroad.
- SoftDue review — $9 one-time reminder kit: four email templates plus a tracker, no subscription.
Our free tools
- Late payment interest calculator — statutory interest at 11.75% plus the £40/£70/£100 fixed compensation per invoice.
- Statutory payment deadline calculator — enter your invoice date and payment terms; get the deadline, when interest starts, and which compensation tier applies.
Coming soon
- Nudge and BillingHub — payment reminder tools, reviewed against real user feedback.
- SoftDue Review UK 2026: A $9 Kit, Not an App
SoftDue is a $9 one-time reminder kit (checked Oct 2026), not an app: four email templates plus a tracker. Honest review of what it does and where it stops.
- PingToPay Review UK 2026: Chasing Global Clients Politely
PingToPay Pro is $12/month (checked Oct 2026) with a free tier for your first 5 overdue invoices. Honest review: who it suits, its limits, and cheaper options.
- FreeAgent Review UK 2026: Honest Take for Sole Traders
FreeAgent costs £19/month + VAT (checked October 2026), or free with a NatWest/Mettle account. Honest review: tax features, drawbacks, and who should skip it.
- Coconut Review UK 2026: Simple Sole Trader Accounting?
Coconut MTD filing is £12.99/month (checked Oct 2026); no free tier. Honest review: who this sole-trader app suits, its limits, and cheaper alternatives.
- Xero Review UK 2026: Is It Worth It for Freelancers?
Xero Ignite: £18/month in the UK (checked October 2026). An honest freelancer review: the 20-invoice cap, who it's for, cheaper alternatives, and drawbacks.
- QuickBooks Review UK 2026: Honest Take for Freelancers
QuickBooks Sole Trader Plus: £10/month + VAT (checked October 2026). Honest review: the VAT catch, price-rise history, cheaper alternatives, and drawbacks.