FreshBooks

Name: FreshBooks
Price: 19.00 USD

Invoicing and light bookkeeping built for freelancers who bill by time or project.

Solo / FreelancerSmall businessGlobalNorth America

Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 15, 2026

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Our take

Best for solo service providers and small agencies who want invoicing and light bookkeeping to feel effortless — not for businesses that need deep inventory or multi-entity accounting.

Choose this if...

Freelancers and consultants who bill by time or project
Small service agencies wanting a polished client experience

Look elsewhere if...

You need inventory management or multi-entity consolidation
You have a large team and want per-user pricing to stay flat

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Pricing

Verified Jul 15, 2026 against FreshBooks's own pricing page.

Plan	Monthly	Annual	Key limits
Lite	19 USD/mo	17.1 USD/yr	Up to 5 billable clients
Plus	38 USD/mo	29.7 USD/yr	Up to 50 billable clients
Premium	65 USD/mo	54 USD/yr	Unlimited billable clients
Select	—	—	Custom quote — unlimited everything plus dedicated account manager

Free tier reality

There's no permanent free plan. No free tier — 30-day free trial, no card required. Team members cost $11/user/mo extra on every plan.

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Pros

Polished, easy-to-use interface aimed at non-accountants
Strong time-tracking and project billing for service businesses
Good client-facing invoice and payment experience

Cons

Per-client pricing on lower tiers can get expensive as you grow
Inventory and multi-currency support lag behind QuickBooks/Xero
Team members cost extra on every plan

Key features

Recurring invoices
Time tracking
Expense tracking
Client portal
Online payment acceptance
Double-entry accounting reports

Integrations

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Platforms

web
ios
android

Regional fit

US/Canada-centric; limited localized tax support outside North America — VERIFY current international coverage.

Global
North America

Best for

Freelancers Agencies Consulting Solo / Freelancer Small business

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FreshBooks FAQ

Questions about this tool

Is FreshBooks free?

No — FreshBooks doesn't have a permanent free plan. No free tier — 30-day free trial, no card required. Team members cost $11/user/mo extra on every plan.

How much does FreshBooks cost?

From 19 USD/mo. We verify pricing directly against FreshBooks's own pricing page — see the pricing table above for the full breakdown of plans, and check the verified date before making a decision, since software pricing changes often.

Who is FreshBooks best for?

Freelancers and consultants who bill by time or project Small service agencies wanting a polished client experience

Who should avoid FreshBooks?

You need inventory management or multi-entity consolidation You have a large team and want per-user pricing to stay flat

Does FreshBooks work well outside the US?

US/Canada-centric; limited localized tax support outside North America — VERIFY current international coverage.

What are the best alternatives to FreshBooks?

Worth comparing: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, PayPal Invoicing. See the Alternatives section above for why you might pick one of these instead.

Pricing

Plan	Monthly	Annual	Key limits
Lite	19 USD/mo	17.1 USD/yr	Up to 5 billable clients
Plus	38 USD/mo	29.7 USD/yr	Up to 50 billable clients
Premium	65 USD/mo	54 USD/yr	Unlimited billable clients
Select	—	—	Custom quote — unlimited everything plus dedicated account manager