Frly vs Hnry:
which should you use?
Hnry is a full accounting platform. Frly is a focused BAS lodgement service. Here is how they compare for Australian gig workers.
Quick answer:
· Hnry charges 1% of your self-employed income, capped at $1,500/year. Frly charges $79 per BAS flat ($259/year bundle). If you earn more than $25,900 from gig work, Frly is cheaper.
· Hnry covers more: income tracking, invoicing, expense management, and tax returns. Frly covers BAS only (tax returns coming 2026).
· Frly is built specifically for rideshare and delivery drivers. Hnry is a general sole trader platform.
Price
Hnry charges 1% of every self-employed payment you receive, capped at $1,500 plus GST per year. Frly charges a flat $79 per BAS, or $259 for the annual bundle covering all four quarters.
Here is what that means at different income levels:
| Annual gig income | Hnry cost | Frly cost (bundle) |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $200 | $259 |
| $30,000 | $300 | $259 |
| $50,000 | $500 | $259 |
| $80,000+ | $800+ | $259 |
The break-even point is roughly $25,900 per year. Below that, Hnry is cheaper. Above it, Frly is cheaper. Most full-time rideshare and delivery drivers in Australia earn well above $25,900 from gig work, which means Frly is cheaper for the majority.
What each service covers
Hnry is a broader platform. The 1% fee includes income tracking, expense management, unlimited invoicing, a business Mastercard, and income tax returns — all handled automatically. If you need a full accounting solution, Hnry covers a lot of ground in one product.
Frly is focused. It handles BAS lodgement specifically: you answer questions about your income and expenses, a TPB-registered BAS agent reviews the figures and lodges directly with the ATO. Tax returns are coming to Frly later in 2026.
If you already have another way to manage expenses and invoices (a spreadsheet, your bank app, the Uber driver dashboard), you probably do not need Hnry's full platform. You just need your BAS lodged.
Built for gig workers vs. built for everyone
Frly is built specifically for rideshare and delivery drivers. The GST rules for rideshare are different from most other self-employment — mandatory registration from dollar one, quarterly BAS, no $75,000 threshold. Frly handles this correctly by default.
Hnry is a general sole trader platform targeting freelancers, tradies, contractors, and NDIS workers. It is not specifically designed for gig workers, and its marketing does not address the rideshare-specific GST rules.
The extended BAS deadline
Frly clients get the ATO's extended lodgement deadline as a registered BAS agent's clients — roughly 25 extra days each quarter. Q4 (April-June 2026) is due 28 July for self-lodgers; Frly clients have until approximately 22 August.
Hnry does not specifically advertise an extended deadline.
Who should use each
Choose Frly if you earn more than $26,000 from gig work, want the cheapest agent-lodged BAS with an extended deadline, and do not need a full accounting platform. Frly is faster, cheaper, and built for your specific situation.
Choose Hnry if you earn under $26,000 from gig work, or you want a single platform that handles income tracking, expenses, invoicing, and tax returns alongside your BAS. Hnry makes sense if you want everything in one place and the 1% fee is lower than Frly's flat rate for your income level.
Common questions
Is Hnry or Frly cheaper for gig workers?
It depends on your income. Hnry charges 1% of self-employed income, capped at $1,500/year. Frly charges $79 per BAS or $259 for the annual bundle. If you earn more than $25,900 from gig work, Frly is cheaper. Most full-time rideshare and delivery drivers earn well above this.
Does Hnry handle BAS for rideshare drivers?
Yes, Hnry handles BAS as part of its broader tax service. However, it is a general sole trader platform, not built specifically for rideshare. Frly is designed for gig workers and handles the rideshare-specific GST rules (mandatory registration from dollar one) by default.
What does Hnry include that Frly does not?
Hnry includes income tracking, expense management, invoicing, a business Mastercard, and income tax returns — all in the 1% fee. Frly focuses on BAS lodgement, with tax returns coming later in 2026. If you want a full accounting platform in one product, Hnry covers more ground.
Does Frly offer an extended BAS deadline?
Yes. As a TPB-registered BAS agent, Frly clients get the ATO's extended lodgement deadline — roughly 25 extra days beyond the standard due date each quarter. Hnry does not specifically advertise an extended deadline.
Try Frly for your next BAS.
$79, registered BAS agent, done in about 9 minutes. Q4 is due 28 July.
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