
FreshBooks
Create invoices, manage expenses, and automate data entry to save time.
- Freemium
- Web, iOS, Android, API
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- Free plan available
- No credit card
What is FreshBooks?
Key features
Invoice creation with customisable templates and branding
Automatic payment reminders and late payment tracking
Expense tracking with receipt scanning via mobile app
Time tracking for billable hours and project tracking
Financial reports including profit and loss statements
Automated data entry through receipt scanning and email forwarding
Payment processing integration with multiple payment gateways
Client portal for invoice viewing and online payments
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Simple, intuitive interface suitable for non-accountants
- Affordable free tier for very small businesses and getting started
- Good mobile app for capturing expenses and receipts in real time
- Automatic invoice reminders reduce follow-up work
- Receipt scanning and email forwarding save manual data entry
- Designed specifically for service-based businesses and freelancers
Limitations
- Limited accounting features compared to QuickBooks or Xero
- Free tier is quite restricted and quickly outgrown by growing businesses
- Basic reporting and analytics; not suitable for complex financial analysis
- Fewer integrations than some competitor platforms
- Can become expensive as you scale to higher plans
- Limited multi-currency and international features on lower tiers
Use cases
Freelancers and consultants managing client invoicing and project time
Small service businesses automating expense tracking and reimbursement
Solo entrepreneurs wanting simple bookkeeping without accounting knowledge
Contractors tracking billable hours across multiple projects
Small teams needing shared expense tracking and financial visibility
Ready to try FreshBooks?
Pricing
Plus
$15/mo
Unlimited invoices, up to 2 users, project tracking, time tracking, expense management
Premium
$30/mo
Advanced features, up to 5 users, advanced reporting, full expense management, automated billing
Advanced
$50+/mo
All features, unlimited users, advanced integrations, priority support, custom workflows
Get started with FreshBooks
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- Free plan available
- No credit card