FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting made simple for freelancers and service businesses.
What FreshBooks does
FreshBooks is accounting software with a focus on invoicing. It also tracks expenses and time, sends estimates and proposals and takes online payments.
It is built for freelancers and service businesses rather than companies with stock to manage. Plans are priced by how many billable clients you have.
Extra team members cost $11 a month each, and new customers usually see 80% off for the first four months.
Setup and learning curve
Most freelancers can send a first invoice in under an hour. Setting up bank reconciliation takes a little longer.
FreshBooks pricing
Lite
- 5 billable clients
- Invoicing and expense tracking
- Estimates and online payments
- Tax-time reports
Plus
- 50 billable clients
- Proposals and client retainers
- Bank reconciliation and accounting reports
- E-signatures and receipt scanning
Premium
- Unlimited billable clients
- Project profitability
- Accounts payable and bill receipt scanning
- Automated client emails
Select
- 2 team members included
- Lower card and ACH fees
- Phone support and customised onboarding
The introductory offer is 80% off for 4 months on Lite, Plus and Premium. After that the list price applies.
Additional team members cost $11 a month each on Lite, Plus and Premium.
Select has no public price.
Currency: Prices are shown in USD as listed on the company's US pricing page.
Source: FreshBooks pricing page (Vendor page), checked 16 Oct 2026.
Is there a free plan?
No No. FreshBooks has no free plan, but it offers a 30-day free trial with no card.
Lite is limited to 5 billable clients, so growing businesses may need Plus.
Key features
FreshBooks integrations
FreshBooks connects to common payment and business tools. We did not find an official count on the pricing page.
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Who is FreshBooks best for?
Freelancers and small service businesses that mostly invoice clients and track time and expenses
Freelancers and small service businesses
Freelancers, consultants, agencies, creative and professional services
Choose FreshBooks if…
- You invoice clients for services
- You want simple accounting
- You are a freelancer or small agency
Look elsewhere if…
- You manage stock and inventory
- You need a free plan
- You have many clients and a tight budget
FreshBooks pros and limitations
Pros
- Very easy invoicing
- 30-day trial with no card
- Built for freelancers and service firms
- Clear client-based plans
- Strong 80% introductory offer
Limitations
- No free plan
- Billable client limits on Lite and Plus
- Extra team members cost $11 each
- Not made for stock-heavy businesses
- Price rises after the promo
How teams use FreshBooks
FreshBooks alternatives
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with invoicing, bills and bank matching. Best for: small businesses that want online accounting that they and their accountant can both use.
See Xero details →Online accounting with a free plan and six paid plans that grow with the business. Best for: very small businesses that want free accounting and a clear path to bigger plans, especially if they use other Zoho apps.
See Zoho Books details →Intuit's popular accounting software for small businesses. Best for: small businesses that want the accounting tool most accountants already know.
See QuickBooks details →Pricing comparison: FreshBooks and similar tools
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Trial | Price source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xero | No | $27 /mo (regular price, Early) | Not shown | Company page |
| Zoho Books | Yes | $15 /mo (Standard, billed yearly) | Yes | Company page |
| QuickBooks | Yes | $38 /mo (Simple Start) | Yes | Company page |
| FreshBooks | No | $23 /mo (Lite) | Yes | Company page |
Prices show in your local currency where a company lists them. Tools without a local price stay in USD, so do not compare those rows number for number.
Entry prices are for the cheapest paid plan and use each company's own billing basis (annual or monthly, local currency), so compare them as a guide, not a quote.
FreshBooks user reviews
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Is FreshBooks free?
No. There is no free plan, but there is a 30-day free trial with no card.
How much does FreshBooks cost?
On our check date Lite was $23 a month, Plus $43 and Premium $70, with 80% off for the first 4 months. Select has no public price.
How many clients does FreshBooks allow?
Lite allows 5 billable clients, Plus 50, and Premium and Select unlimited.
Is FreshBooks good for freelancers?
Yes. It is built for freelancers and small service businesses.
FreshBooks or QuickBooks?
FreshBooks is simpler and focused on invoicing. QuickBooks is a fuller accounting system with more plans and users.
Last updated: 16 Oct 2026. Spotted a mistake? See how we handle corrections.