FreshBooks
FreshBooks · Finance & Accounting
SMB accounting positioned as the alternative to QuickBooks for service-based businesses and freelancers. Distinctive for its focus on invoicing UX and time-tracking-to-invoice workflow (unusual in accounting software). Priced $21-$65/mo. Owned by JMI Equity (private equity) since 2015 — expect steady annual price increases. Popular with consultants, agencies, and service businesses that need to invoice clients more than manage inventory.
In other words, FreshBooks is worth it for freelancers and small service businesses (1-15 people) that need invoicing + expense tracking + light bookkeeping — particularly if QuickBooks feels like overkill and Wave is too basic. Lite covers up to 5 billable clients; Plus adds recurring billing and proposals; Premium removes client limits. Very easy — accountant-free UX. Native integrations with Stripe, PayPal, Gusto, Shopify, and 100+ apps. Downside: reports are simpler than QuickBooks for tax time, and it's US/CA/UK-focused with weaker EU tax support.
Pricing summary
$20.7/mo billed annually
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Lite is the cheapest paid plan: $19/mo monthly, $17.10/mo billed annually (10% off); covers up to 5 billable clients. Plus, Premium and Select sit above. 30-day free trial; prices in USD.
Free with real accounting? Pick Wave (free forever, US/CA only). Enterprise or product business? QuickBooks or Xero.
All plans
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
LiteEntry tier | $23 | $20.7Save 10% | 5 billable clients |
Plus | $43 | $38.7Save 10% | 50 billable clients |
Premium | $70 | $63Save 10% | unlimited clients |
Select | Custom | Custom | dedicated support + lower card rates |
All tier prices verified August 24, 2026 · View source →
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