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Landlord Studio: The best alternative to FreeAgent

Landlord Studio is the FreeAgent alternative for UK landlords who want property management and HMRC-recognised Making Tax Digital accounting in one app — free for up to 3 properties, whoever you bank with.

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How we compare to FreeAgent


FeatureLandlord StudioFreeAgentDesigned forUK landlords — all-in-one management and accountingUK small businesses and landlords — accountingFree planYes — free for up to 3 properties, whoever you bank withYes — free with NatWest, RBS, Ulster Bank or MettleEntry price£0/month; Pro from £12/month£10/month + VAT landlord plan (free via eligible bank)MTD for Income Tax submissionsYes — HMRC-recognisedYes — HMRC-recognisedPer-property income and expense trackingYes, by defaultYes — landlord product, with ownership splitsBank feeds (open banking)YesYesReceipt scannerYes — built into native appsYes — Smart Capture (add-on beyond 10 files/month)Tenancy and tenant managementYesNoRent tracking and remindersYesNoMaintenance trackingYesNoRental listings and finding tenantsYesNoNative mobile appsYes — iOS and AndroidYes

FAQs

Is FreeAgent compliant with Making Tax Digital?

Yes. FreeAgent is HMRC-recognised for MTD for Income Tax and MTD for VAT, and files quarterly updates and the final declaration directly to HMRC. Landlord Studio is also HMRC-recognised, with MTD submissions included on its Pro plan (from £12/month) and available at £5 per submission on its free plan.

Is FreeAgent really free?

FreeAgent is free for as long as you hold a business current account with NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank, or a Mettle account with at least one transaction a month. Without an eligible bank account, the landlord plan costs £10/month + VAT. Landlord Studio is free for up to 3 properties whoever you bank with, with Pro from £12/month.

What is the difference between FreeAgent and Landlord Studio?

FreeAgent is UK accounting software — bookkeeping, Self Assessment, VAT, and MTD filing — with a dedicated version for unincorporated landlords. Landlord Studio is all-in-one property management and accounting: alongside MTD-ready accounting it handles tenancies, rent tracking, maintenance, documents, and rental listings. FreeAgent manages your books; Landlord Studio manages your whole rental business.

Is FreeAgent good for landlords?

FreeAgent is a solid choice for the accounting side, especially if you get it free through NatWest Group banking, and its landlord product handles SA105 property income and joint-ownership splits. What it does not do is property management — there is no tenancy tracking, rent reminders, maintenance, or listings. Many landlords who want both use a purpose-built platform like Landlord Studio instead.

Can I switch from FreeAgent to Landlord Studio?

Yes. You can import your income and expense history into Landlord Studio via CSV, connect your bank accounts through open banking, and be set up in minutes. Landlord Studio also integrates with Xero and QuickBooks and generates HMRC-ready reports, so you can still share clean records with your accountant. A 14-day free trial of Pro is included, and the free plan covers up to 3 properties with no time limit.