Accounting · Ranked 4 of 8 in Best accounting apps
What is FreshBooks?
Short answer
FreshBooks is a accounting app from FreshBooks, best for freelancers invoicing clients. It has a 30-day free trial; paid plans start at $23 / mo.
| Fact | FreshBooks | Accounting median (7 tools) |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No, 30-day trial | 4 of 8 have one |
| Entry price | $23 / mo | $23 / mo |
| Top plan | $70 / mo | $30 / mo |
| 1st year | $276 | $276 |
| Paid plans | 3 | 3 |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | — |
What does FreshBooks do?
FreshBooks covers these jobs, as listed on FreshBooks's pricing and feature pages.
- Invoicing
- Billable clients cap by plan
- Add-ons for payroll and team
- Time tracking
- Expense tracking
How much does FreshBooks cost?
$23 / mo to $70 / mo.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $23 / mo | $23 / mo | 5 billable clients · promo $4.60 |
| Plus | $43 / mo | $43 / mo | 50 billable clients · promo $8.60 |
| Premium | $70 / mo | $70 / mo | Unlimited clients · promo $14.00 |
| Select | Custom | — | Custom pricing |
What are the best FreshBooks alternatives?
Closest on first-year cost: Wave, Xero, FreeAgent.
Is FreshBooks better than Zoho Books?
FreshBooks is best for freelancers invoicing clients; Zoho Books for free tier for micro businesses. First year: $276 vs $120.
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| FreshBooks pricing | freshbooks.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare