Hubdoc is a document collection tool now owned by Xero. While it works with multiple accounting platforms, its primary design is around Xero workflows. InboxBill is built specifically for FreeAgent users. Here's the comparison.
| Feature | InboxBill | Hubdoc |
|---|---|---|
| Primary accounting platform | FreeAgent | Xero |
| FreeAgent integration | Native, full sync | Basic sync |
| Email capture method | Forwarding (private) | Fetch from inbox (OAuth) |
| Pricing | From £15/month | Included with Xero subscriptions |
| Invoice extraction AI | Full AI (Claude) | OCR-based |
| Supplier rules | Yes | Limited |
| Auto-approval | Yes | No |
| UK VAT handling | Full | Basic |
Hubdoc was built for Xero. Its FreeAgent integration exists but is secondary. InboxBill was built from day one around the FreeAgent bill structure — field mapping, supplier matching, VAT codes, and payment terms all align perfectly with how FreeAgent expects data.
Hubdoc's main data collection method involves connecting to your email inbox via OAuth, allowing it to fetch invoices automatically. InboxBill never connects to your email — you forward emails using a filter rule, so InboxBill only sees what you explicitly send it.
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