Sole Trader
19 pounds plus VAT per month, half price for the first six months.
R450/mo
per month
- Invoicing and expenses
- UK self assessment
- Bank feeds
- Projects and time tracking
CaseWare vs FreeAgent
Verified ratings, feature-by-feature comparison and rand pricing — everything a South African business needs to pick between these two.
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Ratings
Every score, at a glance
Verified user ratings across every dimension — CaseWare against FreeAgent, nothing weighted.
Dimensions won
5 – 0
CaseWare vs FreeAgent, across 5 rating dimensions
Widest rating gap
+0,3
CaseWare leads on ease of use
Verified reviews
226
40 for CaseWare, 186 for FreeAgent
CaseWare
4,3
40 verified reviews
FreeAgent
4,2
186 verified reviews
Ratings by dimension
- CaseWare
- FreeAgent
Overall
4,3
4,2
Ease of use
4,4
4,1
Value for money
4,2
4,1
Customer service
4,3
4,1
Functionality
4,2
4,1
Share of verified reviews
Who South African reviewers actually write about.
- CaseWare (40)
- FreeAgent (186)
Cost to get started
Cheapest paid plan, shown per month.
CaseWare
Custom pricing
FreeAgent
R450/mo
Head to head
Where each one wins
Row by row, with the stronger score highlighted. Straight from verified reviews.
| CaseWare | FreeAgent | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4,3 | 4,2 |
| Reviews | 40 | 186 |
| Ease of use | 4,4 | 4,1 |
| Value for money | 4,2 | 4,1 |
| Customer service | 4,3 | 4,1 |
| Functionality | 4,2 | 4,1 |
| Starting price | Custom pricing | R450/mo |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
Features
Feature by feature, checked off
Everything each product ships, side by side. No marketing gloss.
| Feature | CaseWare | FreeAgent |
|---|---|---|
| Annual financial statement preparation | ||
| IFRS and IFRS for SMEs disclosure templates | ||
| Audit and review engagement methodologies | ||
| Working paper management | ||
| Trial balance import and mapping | ||
| Consolidations | ||
| Review notes and sign off tracking | ||
| Analytical review tools | ||
| Secure engagement file storage | ||
| Standards updates maintained by CaseWare Africa | ||
| Pound invoicing with automatic reminders | ||
| UK VAT returns under Making Tax Digital | ||
| Self assessment and corporation tax tracking | ||
| UK bank feeds | ||
| Expenses and mileage | ||
| Projects and time tracking | ||
| Recurring invoices | ||
| Cash flow view | ||
| Payroll for UK employees | ||
| Accountant access |
Pricing
Both price lists, in rand
Every plan from both vendors, priced as South African teams actually pay.
CaseWare plans
FreeAgent plans
Try it free
Limited Company
33 pounds plus VAT per month for UK limited companies.
R780/mo
per month
- Everything in Sole Trader
- Corporation tax estimates
- Dividend vouchers
- UK VAT filing to HMRC
Free via bank
Free with a NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank or Mettle business account.
Free
no card needed
- Full product at no cost
- While the account stays open
Straight from the vendor
Get current pricing
These are list prices in rand and vendors adjust them from time to time. Check with FreeAgent Central for the figure you'll actually pay.
Verdict
Our verdict
CaseWare edges this comparison on verified user ratings (4,3 vs 4,2), but the right choice depends on your workflows: FreeAgent remains a strong pick where its strengths — UK VAT filed directly to HMRC and Self assessment built up through the year — match your priorities. Shortlist both, take the free trials where offered, and test against a real month of your own data.