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FreeAgent is designed for project-based freelancers. PlatformTaxHub is engineered for the automated, high-volume world of platform income.
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Stay with FreeAgent if you are a UK freelancer or contractor who bills clients by project or by the hour. Time tracking, invoicing, expenses and the path through to Self Assessment or corporation tax sit together in one well-designed place, and if your business bank account includes FreeAgent then the value is very hard to argue with. Keep it.
| Feature | PlatformTaxHub | FreeAgent | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Multi‑platform income tracking, tax estimation and compliance for creators, gig workers, side‑hustlers and small/freelance businesses. | Accounting software for UK freelancers and small businesses. | Depends on user |
| Platform access | Multi‑platform access with a single dashboard aggregating income from multiple online platforms. | Bank feeds. | PlatformTaxHub |
| Manual entry | Manual entry available as an option. | Manual entry supported. | Tie |
| CSV import | CSV import supported (up to 2MB). | Supported. | Tie |
| Automated aggregation | Automatically aggregates income across multiple online platforms. | Aggregates via bank feeds. | PlatformTaxHub |
| Standardised global categories | Uses standardised global income and expense categories. | Chart of accounts. | PlatformTaxHub |
| Tax estimation | Continuous, year‑round tax estimates based on net profit. | Self-assessment filing (UK). | FreeAgent (for filing) |
| Country‑specific allowances | Applies country‑specific allowances and tax rates. | UK Only. | PlatformTaxHub |
Independent research on how self-employed and platform earners actually manage their money.
of independent workers were not setting aside money each month for tax, and 49% were not making quarterly estimated payments.
Independent Economy Council survey of 1,000 independent workers, 2022were concerned they would end up owing more tax than they expected.
Independent Economy Council survey of 1,000 independent workers, 2022more, on average, is earned by creators running three or more revenue streams compared with those running one.
ShortsIntel, reported by SaaSUltraJoin thousands of platform earners who have moved away from accounting software.
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