Outgrow freelancer tools without switching twice
FreeAgent is a great starting point for freelancers — but what happens when you hire, expand or open a second company? Odiverse gives you AI-powered accounting that scales from sole trader to growing business, with MTD compliance, full payroll and multi-entity support built in.
Odiverse
FreeAgent
AI assistant
Native (Odi)
No
Conversational interface
Yes
No
Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Yes
Yes
HMRC VAT submissions
Yes
Yes
PAYE payroll
Included
Limited (basic)
Multi-entity support
Yes
No
e-Invoicing (Peppol)
Ready
No
UK bank feeds
Yes (Open Banking)
Yes
OCR receipt scanning
Unlimited
Basic (photo only)
Scalability for growing teams
Yes (multi-user, roles)
Limited (freelancer focus)
Built for growth, not just freelancing
FreeAgent is excellent for solo freelancers, but it struggles when you hire your first employee, open a second entity or need consolidated reporting. Odiverse is designed to scale — from sole trader to multi-entity group — without switching platforms.
AI that does the work, not just tracks it
FreeAgent gives you a clean dashboard and a tax timeline. Odiverse gives you Odi — an AI team member that creates invoices, reconciles bank transactions, explains your Corporation Tax position and alerts you to issues before they become problems. It's the difference between a tool and a colleague.
Independent platform, no bank lock-in
FreeAgent is owned by NatWest and offered free to NatWest customers — but that creates dependency on one bank. Odiverse connects to any UK bank via Open Banking and keeps your accounting independent of your banking relationship.
Ready to outgrow FreeAgent?
Our migration team imports your full history — clients, invoices, expenses, bank data and tax records. No data left behind, no disruption to your workflow.
Switch from FreeAgentFrequently asked questions
Can I migrate from FreeAgent to Odiverse?
Yes. We import your chart of accounts, clients, invoices, expenses, bank transactions and historical data from FreeAgent. Our migration team handles the export and mapping so you don't lose any history. Most migrations complete within one business day.
I get FreeAgent free through NatWest — why would I switch?
Free is compelling, but FreeAgent's limitations become costly as you grow — no multi-entity, no real AI, basic payroll, no e-invoicing. Odiverse at £49/mo replaces FreeAgent plus the add-ons you'd need elsewhere. If you're billing more than a few thousand pounds a month, the time saved by Odi pays for itself.
Does Odiverse handle Self Assessment and Corporation Tax?
Yes. Odiverse tracks your tax position in real time, calculates your liability and prepares your submissions. Odi can explain your tax position in plain English at any point — no waiting for year-end to understand where you stand.
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