Thistle
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Thistle
Growing your workspace...
Thistle - Smart Finance for Freelancers & Sole Traders
Designed for UK Freelancers
Stop Chasing.
Start Billing.
Freelancing is hard. Getting paid shouldn't be. Thistle handles your **HMRC admin, one-tap chasing, and smart mileage logging** so you can focus on the work you love.
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Designers
Developers
Consultants
Photographers
Copywriters
Architects
Admin tools that work for you
Powerful automation designed to replace your spreadsheet chaos.
Get Paid 3x Faster
Automate your entire billing cycle. Send professional invoices in seconds, track views, and let Thistle handle the friendly follow-ups.
Time Tracking
Log billable hours with one tap and attach them directly to your invoices.
Client Project04:20:00
Expense Tracking
Snap receipts, categorize automatically, and never miss a tax deduction again.
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Coffee Meeting
Meals & Entertainment
-£12.50
One-tap Mileage Logging
The easiest way to track your business trips. Calculate HMRC-compliant deductions in one tap and never leave pennies on the table.
Log 45p/mile instantly
JULY TRIP LOG
Verified
Total Deduction+£45.00
Project Workspace
Keep your business organized. Group invoices, expenses, and time logs by project for a clear view of your profitability.
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Website Redesign
Active Project • £4,500 budget
85% Complete
Invoiced
£3,200
Expenses
£450
Powered by Gemini
The AI Edge
Use advanced intelligence to reduce admin time by up to 80%.
Receipt Scanning
Instantly extract merchant, date, and amount data from photos of paper receipts.
Smart Categorization
Our AI learns your spending habits and categorizes transactions automatically.
Email Tone Adjuster
Ensure your client communications are always professional, friendly, and firm.
Intelligence Feature
Know exactly who you're working with.
Our Client Reliability Engine analyzes thousands of payment data points to provide a real-time risk profile for any client you invoice.
Risk Level
Green, Amber, or Red risk assessment.
Payment Delay
Average days paid after due date.
Actionable Advice
Should you take a upfront deposit?
Historical Data
Full breakdown of payment consistency.
Global Media Group
Registered Client #GM-2041
VERY HIGH RELIABILITY
This client has paid 98% of their last 50 invoices on or before the due date.
Average Payment Time-2.4 Days (Early)
Highest Delay Recorded1 Day
Thistle Verdict: Trustworthy. Ideal for long-term retainers without upfront fees.
Morning Review
Daily Automations
Bank Feed
Import & reconcile in seconds
Ready
Late Chasers
2 emails drafted for review
Drafted
Profit Forecast
On track for £4.2k this month
Positive
Efficiency Tool
Master your Success Ritual.
Spend 5 minutes a day in Thistle to stay 100% on top of your finances. We handle the discovery, you handle the decisions.
Fast Bank Feed reconciliation
One-tap mileage logging
Smart tax set-aside calculations
How we compare
Thistle is built specifically for freelancers, not giant corporations.
Feature
Thistle
The "Big" Apps
Setup Time
2 mins
2 hours
HMRC Mileage
Built-in
Plugin required
Reliability Score
Standard
N/A
Cost/Month
£5 - £9
£25+
"The only tool I actually enjoy using for my business."
"Saved me 10 hours a month on manual invoicing alone. The reliability score is a game changer."
Sarah J.
UX Designer
"I hate admin. Thistle makes it so I barely have to do any. Snap a receipt, done."
Mark T.
Carpenter
"The multi-currency support is flawless. Highly recommend for international freelancers."
Elena R.
Dev Consultant
Ready to reclaim your weekends?
Join hundreds of freelancers who have swapped spreadsheet stress for Thistle simplicity.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.
Limited Time Founder's Offer
Lock in 50% off for life!
Core
The essentials using offline mode.
£5£10/mo
Founder's Price- Unlimited Invoices
- Client CRM
- Manual Income
- Time Tracking
- Email Support
Most Popular
Pro
Automation for busy pros.
£9£18/mo
Founder's Price + Badge- Everything in Core
- Project Workspaces
- Unlimited Receipt AI
- One-tap Mileage Logging
- Reliability Engine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thistle only for the UK?
Yes, currently we are optimized specifically for HMRC rules, UK mileage rates, and the 20% flat tax forecast.
How secure is my data?
We use banking-grade encryption and Firebase's secure infrastructure. Your data is your own.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Of course. No contracts, cancel anytime with one click in your settings.