FreshBooks
Lite
Flat price, whole team$23.00
× 12 months$276.00
Per year
$2.30 per person / mo
$276
5 billable clients
FreshBooks vs Invoice Ninja
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FreshBooks
60%
match · $276/yr
Invoice Ninja
71%
match · $168/yr
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Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Invoice Ninja
Pro
Flat price, whole team$14.00
× 12 months$168.00
Per year
$1.40 per person / mo
$168
FreshBooks
From $23
G2 4.5 · 980 reviewsFreelancers and small service businesses that want invoicing, reminders, time and expenses and simple bookkeeping in one polished tool, and are fine paying monthly for it.
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Invoice Ninja
From $14Free plan
Cost-conscious freelancers and small agencies that want full invoicing features for $140 a year, and technical users who want to self-host.
Side by side
 FreshBooks | Invoice Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $23/month (billed monthly); intro offer 80% off for 4 months | Free for 5 clients; Pro $14/month or $140/year |
| G2 Rating | 4.5 (980 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Freelancers and small service businesses that want invoicing, reminders, time and expenses and simple bookkeeping in one polished tool, and are fine paying monthly for it. | Cost-conscious freelancers and small agencies that want full invoicing features for $140 a year, and technical users who want to self-host. |
Pros and cons
FreshBooks
Pros
- Every core invoicing feature, including the client portal, is on the cheapest plan
- Time and expenses go straight onto invoices
- Also covers bookkeeping, so you may not need a second tool
- Clear published payment fees
Cons
- Lite caps you at 5 billable clients, so many freelancers need Plus at $43/month
- Extra team members cost $11/user/month
- ACH costs 1% with no cap outside the Select plan
- Intro discount ends after 4 months
Invoice Ninja
Pros
- Pro is $140/year for unlimited clients and invoices
- Recurring billing, client portal and quotes even on the free plan
- Choose your own payment gateway
- Self-hosting option with no subscription
Cons
- Free plan has no automatic late reminders and shows Invoice Ninja branding
- No built-in payment processor, so you set up a gateway account
- Not a full accounting tool; you will still need bookkeeping software
Emily Rodriguez