FreshBooks

FreshBooks helps service businesses invoice clients, track expenses and billable work, and review accounting reports. Higher plans support larger client lists and project profitability analysis.

4.5/5(970)G2

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Last checked: September 9, 2026

Our Take

FreshBooks is a practical fit for a freelancer or service firm whose finances revolve around client work and invoices.

Client billing and work tracking together
Clear client allowances

Low entry-plan client limit
Additional team members cost extra

Best for:

Solo usersSmall teams

Best use case: Billing clients and tracking the finances of service work.

Fits freelancers and small service businesses managing invoices and bookkeeping.

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FreshBooks is a practical fit for a freelancer or service firm whose finances revolve around client work and invoices. Choose based on active clients and reporting needs rather than the promotional first-month price. A product retailer should compare its inventory and commerce requirements separately. Extra employees and payment fees can matter more than the difference between headline subscription prices.

Strengths

Client billing and work tracking together
Clear client allowances
Accountant access on higher plans

Tradeoffs

Low entry-plan client limit
Additional team members cost extra
Inventory-heavy businesses need a separate fit check

Who it suits

Freelancers
Consultancies
Service businesses

About FreshBooks

FreshBooks helps service businesses invoice clients, track expenses and billable work, and review accounting reports. Higher plans support larger client lists and project profitability analysis.

Pricing & Plans

Prices use the currency shown. Tax, usage limits and billing terms vary by provider.

Annual billing

Lite

$23/mo

Lite access for FreshBooks.

Invoice up to 5 clients
Expenses and estimates

Full plan details & limits

Lite access for FreshBooks.

$23/month

Plus

$43/mo

Plus access for FreshBooks.

Invoice up to 50 clients
Accounting reports
Receipt scanning
Accountant access

Full plan details & limits

Plus access for FreshBooks.

$43/month

Premium

$70/mo

Premium access for FreshBooks.

Unlimited billable clients
Project profitability
Bill receipt scanning

Full plan details & limits

Premium access for FreshBooks.

$70/month

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Unlimited billable clients
Two team members included
Dedicated support

Full plan details & limits

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Everything you need to know

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FeaturesInvoices and estimates, Expense tracking, Recurring billing + more.

Invoices and estimates
Expense tracking
Recurring billing
Time tracking
Accounting reports on eligible plans
Project profitability on Premium

RatingsG2: 4.5/5

G2FreshBooks4.5/5 · 970
Source Checked September 8, 2026

Customer ratings from the linked platforms, separate from our recommendations. Scores and counts can change; each platform uses its own review process.

Integrations & connectionsHow FreshBooks fits into your workflow

Bank feeds, Online payment processing

Platforms & availabilityWeb · Mobile apps

Free plan: Not listed for this product. Free trial: Available; check eligibility with the provider.

Cost considerationsBilling, usage limits and additional fees

Regular USD monthly rates shown. The introductory 90% discount lasts three months and is not used as the ongoing stack cost. Extra team members cost $11/month each; payment processing, Advanced Payments, and payroll add costs. A 30-day trial is available.