Professional Services · head to head
FreshBooks vs Kaspersky Total Security
FreshBooks
Professional Services
Accounting software that makes you look good
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Kaspersky Total Security
Security & Cybersecurity
Complete protection for your digital life
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FreshBooks lite tier limited to 5 clients maximum; Kaspersky Total Security uS sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- They diverge on capability: FreshBooks covers Invoicing, Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FreshBooks and Kaspersky Total Security actually diverge.
| Attribute | FreshBooks | Kaspersky Total Security |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Category | Professional Services | Security & Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2003 | 1997 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in FreshBooks
- Invoicing
- Expense tracking
- Time tracking
- Project management
- Payments
- Financial reporting
- Proposals
- Mileage tracking
Only in Kaspersky Total Security
- Real-time protection
- Ransomware protection
- Safe Money
- Privacy protection
- Parental controls
- Password manager
- VPN
- File encryption
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FreshBooks
- Invoicing and payment processingnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Time tracking and expense managementnot Kaspersky Total Security
- Multi-client project accountingnot Kaspersky Total Security
Kaspersky Total Security
- Antivirusnot FreshBooks
- Internet Securitynot FreshBooks
- Parental Controlnot FreshBooks
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FreshBooks
- Lite tier limited to 5 clients maximum
- E-signatures, proposals, and client retainers unavailable on Lite and Plus tiers
- Advanced payment processing fee of £20/month on Plus tier (extra cost)
- Email customization and project profitability tracking restricted to Premium tier and above
- Offline mode not available; web-based only
Kaspersky Total Security
- US sales banned since June 2024 with support ending September 29, 2024
- VPN limited to 200 MB per day and servers in only 24 countries
- Password manager has privacy concerns with questionable terms and policies
- VPN and password manager only included in Plus and Premium tiers, not in Standard
- Occasionally flags legitimate files as false positives
- Firewall leaves open ports on public networks
Pricing, plan by plan
FreshBooks
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the FreshBooks review.
Kaspersky Total Security
Free- FreeFree
- Basic antivirus
- No real-time protection
- Standard$38.99/year
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- Anti-phishing
- Plus$52.99/year
- Standard features
- Password manager
- VPN with limit
- Premium$74.99/year
- Plus features
- Identity protection
- Unlimited VPN
Which should you pick?
Choose FreshBooks if
- You need invoicing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want expense tracking.
Choose Kaspersky Total Security if
- You need real-time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- You also want ransomware protection.
Questions people ask
- Is FreshBooks or Kaspersky Total Security better?
- Neither clearly leads. FreshBooks starts at Free and Kaspersky Total Security at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FreshBooks or Kaspersky Total Security?
- FreshBooks starts at Free and Kaspersky Total Security at Free.
- Does FreshBooks or Kaspersky Total Security run on more platforms?
- FreshBooks runs on Web, iOS, Android. Kaspersky Total Security runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android.
- Can I use FreshBooks for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is FreshBooks best used for?
- FreshBooks is most often used for invoicing and payment processing, time tracking and expense management, multi-client project accounting. Of those, invoicing and payment processing and time tracking and expense management are not what Kaspersky Total Security is typically brought in for.
- What can FreshBooks do that Kaspersky Total Security cannot?
- FreshBooks covers Invoicing, Expense tracking, Time tracking, Project management. Kaspersky Total Security covers Real-time protection, Ransomware protection, Safe Money, Privacy protection.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Kaspersky Total Security: What does Kaspersky Total Security include?
Kaspersky Total Security (Premium tier) includes antivirus, firewall, password manager, VPN with 200 MB daily limit, parental controls (Kaspersky Safe Kids), and anti-ransomware protection.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does Kaspersky Total Security cost?
Kaspersky Standard costs $38.99/year for 3 devices. Plus tier is $52.99/year for 5 devices. Premium is $74.99/year for 10 devices. Multi-year discounts available.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Is Kaspersky available in the United States?
No. The U.S. government banned Kaspersky software sales in June 2024, with support and software updates ceasing September 29, 2024, citing national security concerns regarding Russian government ties.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: Does Kaspersky have parental controls?
Yes. Premium and Plus tiers include one year free access to Kaspersky Safe Kids parental controls app, which provides activity reports, app monitoring, usage limits, and geo-fencing with location tracking.
SourceKaspersky Total Security: How much does the VPN provide?
Kaspersky's free VPN (Kaspersky Secure Connection) offers only 200 MB per day of traffic, limiting data usage. Full VPN is included in Plus and Premium plans but with limited servers in only 24 countries.
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