List of accounting software online and on the web
When we first started Clear Books in July 2008 we thought we had hit on a great idea with our online accounting app. We still think that, but we are not alone…
There is nothing new about accounting software. Indeed, accounting itself can be traced back to 1494 and the father of double entry bookkeeping, Luca Pacioli.
We thought we were on to a winner with our online concept. Needless to say, a little market research soon showed that we were not the first to have the idea. Indeed, every day I seem to stumble across a new face and here they are: 
FreeAgent Central
FreeAgent Central is an online accounting package with a particular focus on servicing freelancers. The FreeAgent Central website has recently had a design makeover and, in our view, is looking much improved.
The design overhaul prompted me to have a nose around their online accounting offering. I like the fact that FreeAgent Central allows anyone to log in and preview the system, it is a capability we offer too: Try the Clear Books demo. I would encourage all online systems, accounting or otherwise, to let potential users easily trial their demos.