FreshBooks Review
Verdict: FreshBooks earns 4.5/5 from 6,200 reviews, ranking #1 of 5 accounting tools we track. It suits Freelancers & service businesses best. Very easy to use is its standout strength, while client limits on low tiers is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on FreshBooks
FreshBooks focuses on invoicing and time-tracking for freelancers and service businesses, with an exceptionally easy interface and strong client billing features.
Key features
- Invoicing
- Time tracking
- Expense tracking
- Project billing
- Client portal
Pros & cons
Pros
- Very easy to use
- Great invoicing
- Strong time tracking
Cons
- Client limits on low tiers
- Lighter on full bookkeeping
Who FreshBooks is for
A good fit if…
- • You are freelancers & service businesses.
- • Your use case is freelancers.
- • Your use case is agencies billing clients.
- • Your use case is service businesses.
- • Very easy to use matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Client limits on low tiers would be a dealbreaker.
- • Lighter on full bookkeeping would be a dealbreaker.
FreshBooks pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | $19/mo | $228 |
| PlusPopular | $33/mo | $396 |
| Premium | $60/mo | $720 |
How FreshBooks compares
| Measure | FreshBooks | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Starting price | $19/mo | $28/mo |
| Rank by rating | #1 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 3 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All FreshBooks alternatives →Bottom line on FreshBooks
4.5/5 · Paid · best for Freelancers & service businesses
Frequently asked questions
Is FreshBooks worth it?+
FreshBooks is rated 4.5/5 across 6,200 reviews and is best suited to Freelancers & service businesses. Very easy to use is the standout strength; the main trade-off is client limits on low tiers.
What do users like most about FreshBooks?+
Very easy to use, Great invoicing, Strong time tracking.
What are the downsides of FreshBooks?+
Client limits on low tiers, Lighter on full bookkeeping. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does FreshBooks cost?+
FreshBooks starts at $19/mo. See the full plan breakdown on our FreshBooks pricing page.
How does FreshBooks compare with other accounting tools?+
Among the 5 accounting tools we track, FreshBooks ranks #1 by rating (4.5/5 vs a 4.4/5 category average).
What is FreshBooks best used for?+
Freelancers, Agencies billing clients, Service businesses.