Alternatives
FreshBooks alternatives
FreshBooks suits freelancers and agencies billing time to clients. It is a poor fit for product businesses needing inventory accounting. These are the products worth looking at instead.
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| Product | Best for | Starting price | Free plan | Score | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FreshBooksInvoicing-first accounting for service businesses | Freelancers and agencies billing time to clients | From $21/mo | No | Not tested | Visit site |
QuickBooks OnlineThe default small business accounting platform in the US | US businesses whose accountant already uses it | From $38/mo | No | Not tested | Visit site |
XeroCloud accounting with unlimited users on every plan | Businesses with several people needing access | From $20/mo | No | Not tested | Visit site |
WaveFree accounting and invoicing for very small businesses | Sole traders and side businesses with simple books | Free core plan; Pro from $16/mo | Yes | Not tested | Visit site |
FreshBooks is shown first for reference, followed by alternatives in the order we would consider them.
Why each one might suit you better
QuickBooks Online
The default small business accounting platform in the US. Best for us businesses whose accountant already uses it.
- Every US accountant knows it
- Deep reporting
- Large app ecosystem
Xero
Cloud accounting with unlimited users on every plan. Best for businesses with several people needing access.
- Unlimited users at no extra cost
- Cleaner interface than QuickBooks
- Strong bank reconciliation
Wave
Free accounting and invoicing for very small businesses. Best for sole traders and side businesses with simple books.
- Genuinely free for core accounting
- Unlimited invoices
- Simple enough to learn in an afternoon