FreshBooks review

Best for

Freelancers and service businesses billing clients for time

Free plan

No (trial may exist)

Pricing

Check the provider's website for current pricing in your currency.

Company origin

Canada

Overview

FreshBooks is invoicing-first accounting software with time tracking, expenses and client portals. It is a strong fit for freelancers and service businesses billing clients for time. It is used internationally — check that it supports your country's tax rules, currency and payment methods.

Who should consider FreshBooks?

Consider it if you are among freelancers and service businesses billing clients for time. Before you buy, test it with a week of real work, check the price for your number of users, and confirm you can export your data if you switch later.

FreshBooks alternatives

Software	Best for	Free plan	Origin
QuickBooks Online	Small businesses in the US, UK, Canada and Australia	No (trial may exist)	US	Visit
Xero	Small businesses and accountants in the UK, Australia and New Zealand	No (trial may exist)	NZ	Visit
Wave	Very small businesses in the US and Canada on a tight budget	Yes	CA	Visit
Invoice Ninja	Freelancers who want an open-source invoicing option	Yes	US	Visit
Zoho Books	GST-registered small businesses that want accounting and invoicing together	Yes	IN	Visit
Zoho Invoice	Freelancers and service businesses who just need professional invoices	Yes	IN	Visit

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