I replaced my accounting software with 5 browser tools I built myself

Last year I paid £180 for FreeAgent. It's good software. But I used maybe 10% of it. So I built what I actually needed: 5 standalone browser tools that handle my entire freelance admin. Zero subscription. Zero data upload. Everything stays in my browser. Here's what replaced what: 1. Expense Tracker → replaced FreeAgent expenses Tracks spending by HMRC category. Running totals. Export to CSV for my tax return. landolio.com/tools/expense-tracker Why it's better for me: I don't need bank feed integration or receipt scanning. I just need to categorise expenses and export them once a year. 2. Invoice Generator → replaced FreeAgent invoicing Fill in a form, get a professional PDF. VAT toggle, multiple line items. landolio.com/tools/invoice-generator Why it's better: I invoice 2-3 clients a month. I don't need recurring invoices, payment reminders, or Stripe integration. I need a PDF. 3. Tax Calculator → replaced guessing Enter income and expenses. Get Income Tax, National Insurance, student