FreshBooks
Invoicing-first accounting for freelancers and small service businesses Accounting
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Overview
FreshBooks is cloud accounting software built around invoicing, expenses and time tracking. Plans are Lite, Plus, Premium and a custom-priced Select, and they differ mainly by the number of billable clients.
Best for
Freelancers and small service businesses that mostly need invoicing, expense tracking and client payments.
Pros
- 30-day free trial without a credit card
- Invoicing, expenses and time tracking in one tool
- 30-day money-back guarantee stated on the pricing page
Cons
- Lite is limited to 5 billable clients
- Add-ons such as Advanced Payments ($20/month) and extra team members ($11/month each) cost extra
- Intro discount applies to the first 4 months only, then list price
Key features
- Unlimited estimates and customized invoices on all plans
- Time tracking and expense tracking
- Online payments by card, bank transfer (ACH), Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Tax-time and accounting reports (Plus and above)
- Accountant access (Plus and above)
- Project profitability (Premium)