Side-by-side comparison: pricing, features, free trial, and verified scores.
Astute Payroll handles UK contractor payroll and umbrella services for recruitment agencies.
Closely matched with Firefish Agency on the attributes we track — see full table below.
Firefish combines ATS, CRM, and marketing automation in one platform designed specifically for growing recruitment agencies.
| Feature |
A
Astute Payroll UK Agency
Agency Ops and Analytics
|
F
Firefish Agency
Agency Ops and Analytics
|
|---|---|---|
| Scores (Verified User Reviews) | ||
| Support Score |
9.4/5
|
8.9/5
|
| Maintain Score |
8.5/5
|
8.0/5
|
| Platform Score |
9.0/5
|
8.7/5
|
| Total Reviews | 4 verified reviews | 10 verified reviews |
| Key Specifications | ||
| Category | Agency Ops and Analytics | Agency Ops and Analytics |
| Best For | Agency | Agency |
| Pricing Model | Per user | |
| Starting Price | Custom | From £50/user/month |
| Free Trial | No | ✓ Yes |
| AI Features | No | No |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Category-Specific Features | ||
| Umbrella Payroll | Yes | — |
| IR35 Compliant | Yes | — |
| UK Contractor Focus | Yes | — |
| Agency Marketing | — | Yes |
| Sales Pipeline | — | Yes |
| KPI Dashboards | — | Yes |
| View Full Details | View Astute Payroll UK Agency | View Firefish Agency |
It depends on your priorities. Astute Payroll UK Agency and Firefish Agency are closely matched on the attributes we track.
Both are Agency Ops and Analytics tools. See the full comparison table below for pricing, deployment, and feature differences.
Astute Payroll UK Agency uses pricing, while Firefish Agency uses per user pricing. Check each vendor's site for current rates.