FreshBooks Pricing
FreshBooks costs from $19/mo up to $60/mo — about $228/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is below the $28/mo average for accounting tools we track.
FreshBooks plans & prices
Every FreshBooks plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What FreshBooks costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $19 | $57 | $228 |
| PlusPopular | $33 | $99 | $396 |
| Premium | $60 | $180 | $720 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Lite $19 | Plus $33 | Premium $60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 clients | |||
| Unlimited invoices | |||
| 50 clients | |||
| Recurring billing | |||
| Unlimited clients | |||
| Projects |
Which FreshBooks plan should you choose?
On a budget → Lite ($19/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $228 a year.
Most teams → Plus ($33/mo)
The plan FreshBooks positions as its best-value tier for Freelancers & service businesses.
Scaling up → Premium ($60/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is FreshBooks good value?
Across the 4 other accounting tools we track, entry pricing averages $28/mo (from $20 to $35). FreshBooks starts at $19/mo — below average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Zoho BooksAffordable accounting inside the Zoho suite | Free | 4.5/5 |
| WaveFree accounting & invoicing for tiny businesses | Free | 4.3/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try FreshBooks?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does FreshBooks cost?+
FreshBooks starts at $19 per month, running up to $60 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does FreshBooks have a free plan?+
No — FreshBooks does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Lite plan at $19/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is FreshBooks per year?+
At the Lite price of $19/mo, FreshBooks costs about $228 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is FreshBooks expensive compared with other accounting tools?+
The 4 other accounting tools we track average $28/mo to start. FreshBooks's cheapest paid plan is $19/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with FreshBooks?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.