FreshBooks Review
Invoicing-led accounting for freelancers and service businesses.
At a glance
FreshBooks is best for Freelancers and service firms. There is a free trial, so you can test it on real work first.
- Pricing
- Custom
- Model
- Custom
- Best for
- Freelancers and service firms
- Rating
- 4.1 / 5
FreshBooks started as invoicing software and grew into a ledger, which still shows in its strengths: billing, time tracking and getting paid are excellent; inventory and complex accounting are not its focus.
For service businesses that bill time, it is often a better fit than a general ledger.
What we like
- Best-in-class invoicing and time tracking
- Very easy for non-accountants
- Good mobile app
What to watch
- Weaker for inventory or complex needs
- Per-client pricing adds up
FreshBooks alternatives
If FreshBooks is not the right fit, these are the closest comparable tools we have reviewed.
| Tool | Best for | Pricing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xero | Small businesses and their accountants | Free trial | Compare → |
| QuickBooks Online | US small businesses | Free trial | Compare → |
| Sage Intacct | Multi-entity mid-market | Custom | Compare → |
| Zoho Books | Small businesses already using Zoho | Free trial | Compare → |
| Docyt | Multi-location businesses | Free trial | Compare → |
| Zeni | Funded startups outsourcing finance | Custom | Compare → |
Frequently asked
What is FreshBooks?
FreshBooks started as invoicing software and grew into a ledger, which still shows in its strengths: billing, time tracking and getting paid are excellent; inventory and complex accounting are not its focus. For service businesses that bill time, it is often a better fit than a general ledger.
How much does FreshBooks cost?
FreshBooks does not publish a fixed public price; pricing is quoted per customer.
What are the best alternatives to FreshBooks?
The closest alternatives are Xero, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Zoho Books.
Ready to try FreshBooks?
There is a free option, so you can test it before committing.
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