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About FreshBooks

Make invoicing and billing painless for your small business with FreshBooks. A top-rated invoice and accounting software for self-employed professionals and small businesses, Freshbooks offers a fast, easy, and secure way of crunching numbers so companies can focus on doing the work they love. It offers a wealth of powerful features that includes invoicing, expense tracking, time tracking, project management, payment processing, and reporting. Freshbooks also lets users work from anywhere with the Freshworks mobile app.

Pricing

Starting Price:
$6/month
Pricing Details:
Lite - $6 per month (new customers only - first 6 mths), Send unlimited invoices to up to 5 clients

Plus - $10 per month (new customers only - first 6 mths), Send unlimited invoices to up to 50 clients

Premium - $20 per month (new customers only - first 6 mths), Send unlimited invoices to an unlimited amount of clients
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.

Integrations

API:
Yes, FreshBooks offers API access

Ratings/Reviews - 10 User Reviews

Overall 4.9 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.9 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Company Information

FreshBooks
Founded: 2004
Canada
www.freshbooks.com/

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Product Details

System Requirements

SaaS
iPhone
iPad
Android

Training

Documentation
Live Online
Webinars

Support

Business Hours
Online

help_center_black_24dp FreshBooks Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does FreshBooks work with?
Q: What languages does FreshBooks support in their product?
Q: What kind of support options does FreshBooks offer?
Q: What other applications or services does FreshBooks integrate with?
Q: Does FreshBooks have an API?
Q: Does FreshBooks have a mobile app?
Q: What type of training does FreshBooks provide?
Q: Does FreshBooks offer a free trial?
Q: How much does FreshBooks cost?
Q: What pricing for support is available for FreshBooks?
Q: What pricing for training is available for FreshBooks?

FreshBooks Product Features

Accounting

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Expense Tracking
General Ledger
Nonprofits
Purchase Orders
Bank Reconciliation
CPA Firms
Cash Management
Cryptocurrency Support
Fixed Asset Management
Fund Accounting
Government
Multi-Currency
Payroll Management
Project Accounting
Tax Management

Accounts Receivable

ACH Payment Processing
Billing & Invoicing
Online Payment Processing
Partial Payments
Receivables Ledger
Recurring Billing
Check Processing
Collections Management
Overpayment Processing

Billing and Invoicing

Billing Portal
Contact Database
Customer Portal
Customizable Invoices
Dunning Management
Hourly Billing
Invoice History
Mobile Payments
Multi-Currency
Online Invoicing
Online Payments
Payment Processing
Project Billing
Recurring/Subscription Billing
Tax Calculator
Contingency Billing
Service Ticket Billing

Construction Accounting

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
General Ledger
Quotes / Estimates
Budgeting & Forecasting
Cash Management
Construction Breakdowns
Job Costing
Overrun Projections
Payroll Management
Purchase Order Management

Expense Report

Invoice Management
Multi-Currency
Receipt Management
Time Tracking
Approval Process Control
Reimbursement Management
Spend Control
Workflow Management

Legal Billing

Accounting Mangement
Expense Tracking
Time Tracking
Automatic Billing
Calendar Management
Case Management
Client Portal
Document Management

Recurring Billing

Deferred Billing
Invoice History
Multi-Period Recurring Billing
Payment Processing
Customer Portal
Discount Management
Dunning Management
Multi-Currency
Recurring Donations
Subscription Billing

Time Clock

Mobile Access
Reporting/Analytics
Salaried Employee Tracking
Biometric Recognition
Hourly Employee Tracking
Messaging
Online Punch Card
Payroll Management
Punch card
Sick Leave Tracking
Vacation / Leave Tracking
Workstation Tracking

Time Tracking

Automatic Time Capture
Billable & Non-Billable Hours
Billing & Invoicing
Expense Tracking
Mobile Time Tracking
Multiple Billing Rates
Online Time Tracking
Time per Project Reporting
Timesheet Management
Employee Database
Offline Time Tracking
Overtime Calculation
Vacation / Leave Tracking

Time and Expense

Activity Tracking
Billable Hours Tracking
Expense Tracking
Invoice Processing
Multiple Billing Rates
Project Tracking
Time Tracking by Client
Time Tracking by Project
Billing Rate Management
Reimbursement Management
  • Anonymous (Verified)
    Marketing Analyst
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User, Administrator
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Excellent invoicing software for the SMB"

    Posted 2021-09-13

    Pros: I appreciate how easy it is to set up a new client then invoice them with an option to pay online. It's also incredibly user-friendly for the client, so I never have to field questions like "where do I put in my credit card info again?" I also appreciate the companion app, which is not just a responsive version of the website. It's lighter on features but has all the features you need on the go.

    Cons: This is minor, but I wish they would tell me when I reached the limit of new clients on my account before I tried to set up a new one. Currently, the process is that I set up a new client and when I push "submit" they direct me to upgrade my plan. That's annoying. Just tell me I'm at my limit before I put in my info so I can archive an old client first.

    Overall: Overall, I can't recommend this software enough to any SMB. One thing that gets overlooked is how I've never experienced downtime. It's a really reliable product.

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  • Marlio B.
    Organizational Development People Chief
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 10,000 - 19,999
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Freshbooks is very well received by small companies"

    Posted 2021-07-30

    Pros: The platform is very simple and easy to use, all its features and tools are very intuitive. They handle a large amount of information without the need to present any kind of blocking in the system. The price is incredible, Freshbooks fits what it offers. The best CDFi option is included and projects are handled much better.

    Cons: They should translate the platform to other languages as some of our users don't speak English and it has been difficult for them to interact with Freshbooks. Otherwise this platform is amazing and can be manipulated by anyone.

    Overall: Overall, Freshbooks allows us to handle any type of billing package in our company. We can securely and justifiably keep all the income through Freshbooks and it automatically generates all the accounting books for us and allows us to easily pull up our accounts and show our monthly reports.

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  • Krueger F.
    Executive Chairman
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: Administrator
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "The top finance software with a set of robust features"

    Posted 2021-04-12

    Pros: The best finance software for streamlining invoicing process for clients and time tracking.
    It is highly reliable in completing complex financial processes and automating tasks.

    Cons: I currently don't have any dislike since they upgraded the interface which was one area that I really wanted to see upgraded.

    Overall: Modernized and fully enabled with features necessary for efficient delivery. I manage the business even while I am away by connecting through the mobile app.

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  • Zvina M.
    Chief Growth Officer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User, Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "A must for growing businesses"

    Posted 2021-04-09

    Pros: FreshBooks have managed to bed down the Quote to Cash (Proposals - Invoice - Receipt - Report) process in a very elegant and concise way, hats off to them. We adopted FreshBooks after extensive evaluation and despite the price, the value they provide makes it worth it.

    Proposal are a definite win though it would be nice if we could customize/personalize the sending domain name.

    Cons: Not a negative - a wish rather that they would allow online payments in South Africa. The pandemic has minimized movement for all and integration with the local banks#paywalls would help speed up payments and automate reconciliations.

    Overall: Very happy so far - FreshBooks now forms an integral part of our business. The service integrates well with other key tools we use and we confidently recommend it to all our clients.

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  • Jeremy Z.
    Human Resources Leader
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 5,000 - 9,999
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Keeping our accounting with Freshbooks is a simple thing to accomplish"

    Posted 2021-03-21

    Pros: Freshbooks works with high-performance financial analytics, from which you can create advanced statistics showing the billing and closing cycles of all dates booked in the system, so you can access the information as often as needed. Freshbooks quickly manages file exports.

    Cons: Freshbooks does not have good integrations to other ledger management services, which is noticeable when trying to adapt formats from the Xero platform to Freshbooks, whose formatting varies greatly. Freshbooks also does not include an expense tracker integrated directly from the control panel.

    Overall: Freshbooks is optimizable to work comfortably with different world currency systems, which seems advisable if you are covering remote project accounting. Freshbooks also has in its favor a section dedicated to the management of digital signatures, with which we can mobilize our documentation faster.

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  • ELIAS M.
    Accountant
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "The Best Cloud-based Solution for Small and Large Businesses: Good for Accounting"

    Posted 2021-01-20

    Pros: First, I like the ease of implementation of FreshBooks.
    It helps us in executing our accounting duties with ease.
    For instance, we are able to manage our invoices perfectly using FreshBooks.
    Moreover, with FreshBooks, we track time and manage invoices easily.
    It is a great platform for us.

    Cons: According to my experience with FreshBooks, it is the best solution for us.
    I like how flawless it is. No cons at all.

    Overall: My experience with FreshBooks is amazing.
    It has been a great and easy-to-use cloud-based software for us.
    The features of FreshBooks are easy to customize.

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  • Michael S.
    Digital Marketer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User, Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "A Great Tool for Invoicing Clients"

    Posted 2020-10-23

    Pros: FreshBooks is a great tool for invoicing clients either for one-time or recurring payments. There are several integrations, including my favorite one which is HubSpot CRM for tracking clients in their sales cycle.

    Cons: The FreshBooks fees plus credit card processing fees feel steep, but the system does justify the cost.

    Overall: I like FreshBooks and it allows me to easily invoice my clients, integrate between my other systems and provides several helpful reports.

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  • Anonymous (Verified)
    CFO
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User, Administrator, Deployment
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Great Product!"

    Posted 2020-10-22

    Pros: This invoicing and accounting software is a great step toward automation. We switched from using Excel and Word to using FreshBooks and have been very pleased.

    Cons: The subscription-based model makes it more expensive over the long-run.

    Overall: I am happy with this product and would recommend it to any small business. However, as your company grows, you will likely grow out of the product and need to advance to another accounting software.

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  • Ramesh S.
    Senior Technical Support
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Online invoicing is now effortless"

    Edited 2020-07-22

    Pros: #1- The billing portal is easy to customize and allows to add a business logo.
    #2- Automatic payment processing and quick bill generator.
    #3- Auto Tax calculation for every invoice.

    Cons: #1- We never had any bad experience with this tool.

    Overall: It allows us to create automatic invoices and bills, Instead of long manual paperwork. We have been using it for a long time and it's overall great using Freshbooks for generating effortless invoices.

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  • Chet N.
    Ceo
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Easy to use"

    Posted 2020-05-08

    Pros: Very easy to use and organizes your information well. It allows your customers to save their info and bill easily.

    Cons: I wish there was more options to customize the look of invoices.

    Overall: Overall it's a great option for a business to use for their invoice needs for their customers. Especially if you need online payments.

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