Professional Services · head to head
FreshBooks vs Vectr

FreshBooks
Professional Services
Accounting software that makes you look good
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: FreshBooks lite tier limited to 5 clients maximum; Vectr performance issues: slowness during edits is a recurring complaint, especially problematic for complex designs
- They diverge on capability: FreshBooks covers Invoicing, Vectr covers Vector drawing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FreshBooks and Vectr actually diverge.
| Attribute | FreshBooks | Vectr |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook |
| Category | Professional Services | Design Tools |
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
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 Vectr
- Vector drawing
- Shape tools
- Typography
- Gradient tools
- Real-time collaboration
- Cloud storage
- Export options
- Simple interface
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FreshBooks
- Invoicing and payment processingnot Vectr
- Time tracking and expense managementnot Vectr
- Multi-client project accountingnot Vectr
Vectr
- Logo designnot FreshBooks
- Vector illustrationnot FreshBooks
- Web graphicsnot FreshBooks
- Learning designnot 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
Vectr
- Performance issues: slowness during edits is a recurring complaint, especially problematic for complex designs
- Limited advanced features: lacks some features available in paid tools like Adobe Illustrator including complex shape manipulation
- Internet dependency: requires constant internet connection with no offline capabilities limiting use in unreliable connectivity areas
- Limited export options: fewer export formats compared to other vector graphics software
- Limited integration: does not offer seamless integration with other design tools and lacks third-party extension support
Pricing, plan by plan
FreshBooks
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the FreshBooks review.
Vectr
Free- FreeFree
- 1GB storage
- Basic tools
- Limited AI credits
- Plus$1.99/month
- 1GB storage
- 600 AI credits
- Single-session access
- Premium$4.99/month
- 5GB storage
- 2,400 AI credits
- Three concurrent sessions
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 Vectr if
- You need vector drawing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook.
- You also want shape tools.
Questions people ask
- Is FreshBooks or Vectr better?
- Neither clearly leads. FreshBooks starts at Free and Vectr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FreshBooks or Vectr?
- FreshBooks starts at Free and Vectr at Free.
- Does FreshBooks or Vectr run on more platforms?
- FreshBooks runs on Web, iOS, Android. Vectr runs on Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebook.
- 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 Vectr is typically brought in for.
- What can FreshBooks do that Vectr cannot?
- FreshBooks covers Invoicing, Expense tracking, Time tracking, Project management. Vectr covers Vector drawing, Shape tools, Typography, Gradient tools.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Vectr: Is Vectr free to use?
Vectr offers a free plan with 1GB storage, basic tools, and limited AI credits for essential vector editing. Paid Plus and Premium plans provide additional storage, AI credits, and concurrent sessions.
SourceVectr: Can you collaborate in real-time with Vectr?
Yes, Vectr features built-in real-time collaboration with live workspace sharing through custom URLs and integrated chat for team communication, enabling distributed creative teamwork.
SourceVectr: Does Vectr require an internet connection?
Yes, Vectr requires constant internet connection as it is cloud-based. It does not have offline capabilities, which can be limiting for users in areas with unreliable connectivity.
SourceVectr: What file formats can you export from Vectr?
Vectr supports exporting in SVG, PNG, JPG, and Vectr SVG formats. Compared to other vector graphics software, export options are somewhat limited.
SourceRelated pages
Other head to heads
- FreshBooks vs Accelo
- FreshBooks vs Certinia PSA
- FreshBooks vs Ironclad
- FreshBooks vs MyCase
- FreshBooks vs PracticePanther
- FreshBooks vs Productive
- FreshBooks vs TravelPerk
- FreshBooks vs Adobe Illustrator
- FreshBooks vs Affinity Designer
- FreshBooks vs Gravit Designer
- FreshBooks vs Linearity Curve
- FreshBooks vs ProtoPie
- FreshBooks vs Rive
- FreshBooks vs Spline
- FreshBooks vs Abstract
- FreshBooks vs Balsamiq Wireframes
- FreshBooks vs Canva
- FreshBooks vs Krea
- FreshBooks vs Magnific
- FreshBooks vs Marvel
- FreshBooks vs Subframe
- FreshBooks vs Zeplin
- Vectr vs Accelo
- Vectr vs Certinia PSA
- Vectr vs Ironclad
- Vectr vs MyCase
- Vectr vs PracticePanther
- Vectr vs Productive
- Vectr vs TravelPerk
- Vectr vs Adobe Illustrator
- Vectr vs Affinity Designer
- Vectr vs Gravit Designer
- Vectr vs Linearity Curve
- Vectr vs ProtoPie
- Vectr vs Rive
- Vectr vs Spline
- Vectr vs Abstract
- Vectr vs Balsamiq Wireframes
- Vectr vs Canva
- Vectr vs Krea
- Vectr vs Magnific
- Vectr vs Marvel
- Vectr vs Subframe
- Vectr vs Zeplin

