Andica vs FreeAgent:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Andica had more branded searches than FreeAgent among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom. Andica had about 720 branded searches, while FreeAgent had 50. Andica made up 6.1% of all self assessment tax return software searches we track, and FreeAgent accounted for 0.42%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about self assessment tax return software, FreeAgent appeared in three of the five answers and Andica in one. FreeAgent was mentioned before Andica in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Andica, about 14 searches for every 1 for FreeAgent
Who does AI mention more?
FreeAgent, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Andica in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
FreeAgent, named ahead of Andica in 3 of 3 answers
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Top self assessment tax return software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FreeAgent was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Andica was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. FreeAgent was listed before Andica in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
FreeAgent1st
GoSimpleTax2nd
Sage Accounting3rd
Xero4th
TaxCalc5th
Andica6th
Coconut7th
Taxfix–
Pie–
Untied–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
FreeAgent3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GoSimpleTax2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sage Accounting2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xero2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TaxCalc1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Andica1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Coconut1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Taxfix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pie0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Untied0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about self assessment tax return software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best software for filing a self assessment tax return?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which apps can sole traders use for Making Tax Digital?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the easiest way to do my self assessment tax return?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“making tax digital software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“self assessment software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Is Andica or FreeAgent more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Andica and FreeAgent by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten self assessment tax return software we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Andica, FreeAgent. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Taxfix | TaxCalc | GoSimpleTax | Andica | Pie | Sage Accounting | Coconut | Untied | FreeAgent | Xero |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.6% | 33.7% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.25% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.37% | 0.31% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.3% | 30.2% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 4% | 0.28% | 1.5% | 0.67% | 0.39% | 0.39% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.7% | 23.5% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.21% | 1.1% | 0.48% | 0.43% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.5% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.91% | 0.77% | 0.82% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.1% | 34.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 7.8% | 0.39% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.47% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.2% | 40.1% | 7.9% | 4.4% | 7.9% | 0.43% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.43% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.9% | 40.3% | 9.5% | 5% | 5% | 0.35% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.55% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 38.6% | 39.3% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 0.22% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.44% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 38% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 0.28% | 2.3% | 0.77% | 0.42% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.4% | 38.7% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.36% | 0.29% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.6% | 42.7% | 7% | 7% | 3.8% | 0.71% | 2.1% | 0.71% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.5% | 37.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.93% | 0.42% | 0.25% |
FreeAgent sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “freeagent tax return”.
How has the Andica and FreeAgent comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Andica was ahead of FreeAgent in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Andica’s share of searches among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom moved from 3.7% to 6.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FreeAgent’s share of searches among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom moved from 0.37% to 0.42%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60 to 50.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom self assessment tax return software in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Andica lost share of searches among self assessment tax return software in the United Kingdom, from 7% to 6.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for FreeAgent in the United Kingdom fell 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 60 to 50 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Andica’s and FreeAgent’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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