FreshBooks
Invoicing-first accounting for freelancers and service businesses that bill clients for time and projects.
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About FreshBooks
FreshBooks started as an invoicing tool and grew into full double-entry accounting, but it still feels built around sending invoices and getting paid. Freelancers, agencies and other service businesses use it to create estimates and invoices, track time and expenses against projects, accept online payments and run basic financial reports, with an accountant view for tax time. The interface is approachable for people who are not bookkeepers. Pricing is a monthly subscription in tiers that limit how many clients you can bill, with extra team members, advanced payments and US payroll sold as paid add-ons; heavy discounts for the first few months are common. It runs in the browser with iOS and Android apps. It is less suited to product businesses: inventory is thin, and the client limits on lower tiers can force an upgrade sooner than you expect. Accountants who prefer QuickBooks or Xero sometimes ask clients to move.
Best for: Freelancers and service businesses that mostly need invoicing, time tracking and expenses.
Pros and cons
What works
- Very easy invoicing, estimates and payment reminders
- Time and expense tracking tied to client projects
- Friendly for owners who are not bookkeepers
Why people leave
- Lower tiers cap the number of billable clients
- Each extra team member costs more
- Weak for inventory-heavy businesses
Top FreshBooks alternatives
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QuickBooks Online66.5Fuller accounting with inventory and the accountant ecosystem behind it.
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Wave62.6Free invoicing and bookkeeping for freelancers on a tight budget.
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Zoho Invoice59.6Completely free invoicing with time tracking if you only need to bill clients.
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Invoice Ninja57.2Generous free tier and a self-hosted option for invoicing, quotes and time.
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Xero55.3Unlimited users and stronger reconciliation as the business grows.
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FreshBooks: common questions
Is FreshBooks free?
No, FreshBooks is a paid product. Starting price: $23 USD/month (Lite, regular price) (checked on FreshBooks's own site).
Is FreshBooks open source?
No, FreshBooks is not open source.
What platforms does FreshBooks run on?
FreshBooks is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to FreshBooks?
The highest-ranked FreshBooks alternatives right now are QuickBooks Online, Wave and Zoho Invoice. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.