FreshBooks

Freelancers, solopreneurs, and small service-based businesses that need fast invoicing, time/expense tracking, and simple accounting without the complexity of full ERP systems.

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Quick overview

Pricing: $23–$70/month
Plans: No free plan (free trial and heavy first-months discounts are common). US list prices, billed monthly: Lite $23/month (5 billable clients), Plus $43/month (50 clients), Premium $70/month (unlimited clients), Select custom pricing. Extra team members $11/user/month; Advanced Payments $20/month; Payroll $40/month plus $6/person.
G2 rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Comparisons: Featured in 1 comparison

Key features

Customizable invoicing with online payments and automated reminders
Expense tracking with receipt capture and bank connections
Time tracking and billable hours (projects/clients)
Project management basics (estimates, retainers, client collaboration)
Financial reporting (P&L, sales tax, aging, expense reports) and accountant access

Pros

Very easy to use for invoicing and getting paid quickly
Strong time tracking and client/project workflows for service businesses
Automations (recurring invoices, reminders) reduce admin work
Good integrations and accountant-friendly access

Cons

Not a full double-entry accounting suite for complex inventory/manufacturing needs
Costs rise with billable-client limits per tier, per-user team member fees, and add-ons
Reporting and customization can be limited compared with more advanced accounting platforms

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QuickBooks alternatives

Stay with QuickBooks if you want the safe default most accountants know. Pick Xero if clean bank reconciliation and app integrations matter most to you.

Emily RodriguezUpdated September 2026