Accounting software designed for service-based businesses and freelancers. Excels at invoicing, time tracking, and client management with an intuitive interface that doesn't require accounting knowledge.
Our take
FreshBooks is the friendliest accounting software you'll find — it's built for people who dread bookkeeping, with an invoicing experience that's genuinely pleasant to use. Time tracking is built in rather than bolted on, making it ideal for freelancers and agencies billing by the hour. The proposal-to-invoice workflow is a nice touch competitors often miss. However, the Lite plan's 5-client cap pushes most users to Plus quickly, and the lack of inventory management means product-based businesses should look elsewhere. Bank reconciliation is oddly missing from the entry tier, and the single-user limitation on all plans except Select means growing teams face a pricing cliff. Payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) are standard. Best for freelancers, consultants, and small service businesses that prioritise ease of use over feature depth.
Pricing
Lite
$19/mo- • 5 billable clients
- • Unlimited invoices
- • Expense tracking
- • Time tracking
- • 1 user
Plus
$33/mo- • 50 billable clients
- • Proposals
- • Bank reconciliation
- • Double-entry reports
- • 1 user
Premium
$70/mo- • Unlimited clients
- • Project profitability
- • Email customisation
- • Auto bank import
- • 1 user
Select
$null/mo- • Custom pricing
- • Dedicated support
- • 2+ users
- • Custom onboarding
Pricing verified 2026-03-19
Ratings
Overall score: 76/100 (composite of the above ratings)
Features
core
advanced
integrations
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Founded: 2004
HQ: Toronto, Canada
Company size: 501-1,000
Last updated: 2026-03-19