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
FreeAgent vs Draftworx
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 — FreeAgent against Draftworx, nothing weighted.
Dimensions won
0 – 5
FreeAgent vs Draftworx, across 5 rating dimensions
Widest rating gap
+0,2
Draftworx leads on ease of use
Verified reviews
230
186 for FreeAgent, 44 for Draftworx
FreeAgent
4,2
186 verified reviews
Draftworx
4,3
44 verified reviews
Ratings by dimension
- FreeAgent
- Draftworx
Overall
4,2
4,3
Ease of use
4,1
4,3
Value for money
4,1
4,2
Customer service
4,1
4,2
Functionality
4,1
4,3
Share of verified reviews
Who South African reviewers actually write about.
- FreeAgent (186)
- Draftworx (44)
Cost to get started
Cheapest paid plan, shown per month.
FreeAgent
R450/mo
Draftworx
R625/mo
FreeAgent is the cheaper way in. Lower isn't automatically better — weigh it against the ratings above.
Head to head
Where each one wins
Row by row, with the stronger score highlighted. Straight from verified reviews.
| FreeAgent | Draftworx | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4,2 | 4,3 |
| Reviews | 186 | 44 |
| Ease of use | 4,1 | 4,3 |
| Value for money | 4,1 | 4,2 |
| Customer service | 4,1 | 4,2 |
| Functionality | 4,1 | 4,3 |
| Starting price | R450/mo | R625/mo |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
Features
Feature by feature, checked off
Everything each product ships, side by side. No marketing gloss.
| Feature | FreeAgent | Draftworx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Automated annual financial statements | ||
| IFRS for SMEs disclosure templates | ||
| Linked working papers and trial balance | ||
| Compilation and independent review engagements | ||
| Audit working papers | ||
| Consolidations | ||
| Trial balance import | ||
| Review and sign off notes | ||
| Rand based annual pricing | ||
| Local South African support |
Pricing
Both price lists, in rand
Every plan from both vendors, priced as South African teams actually pay.
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.
Draftworx plans
Annual subscription
Billed annually. Compilation, review and audit working papers with automated financial statements.
R625/mo
per month
- Automated IFRS for SMEs financial statements
- Linked working papers and trial balance
- Compilation, review and audit engagements
- Local South African support
Straight from the vendor
Get current pricing
These are list prices in rand and vendors adjust them from time to time. Check with Draftworx for the figure you'll actually pay.
Verdict
Our verdict
Draftworx 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.