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FreshBooks
Accounting software that makes you look good
As of 30 August 2026, FreshBooks has a free plan and paid plans start at $23/month. FreshBooks is the #1 accounting software in the cloud designed exclusively for small business owners. Softwr lists it under Professional Services. FreshBooks is launched in 2003, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What FreshBooks does
FreshBooks is the #1 accounting software in the cloud designed exclusively for small business owners. Spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love.
What people use it for
- Invoicing and payment processing
- Time tracking and expense management
- Multi-client project accounting
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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Pricing
What FreshBooks costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Lite
$23 /mo
- Up to 5 clients
- Core invoicing and expense tracking
Plus
$43 /mo
- Up to 50 clients
- Client portal and estimates
Premium
$70 /mo
- Unlimited clients
- Advanced features
Select
On request
- Custom pricing
- Unlimited clients
- Dedicated support
- 2 complimentary team member accounts
Capabilities
Features
Invoicing
Expense tracking
Time tracking
Project management
Payments
Financial reporting
Proposals
Mileage tracking
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Questions people ask
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How much does FreshBooks cost?
FreshBooks offers plans starting at $23 per month for Lite (up to 5 clients), $43 for Plus (up to 50 clients), $70 for Premium (unlimited clients), and custom pricing for the Select plan. Currently offering 90% off for 3 months on all plans.
SourceDoes FreshBooks offer a free trial?
Yes, FreshBooks offers a free 30-day trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans.
SourceWhat are the add-on costs for FreshBooks?
Team members cost $11 per month per user, Advanced Payments add-on costs $20 per month, and FreshBooks Payroll costs $40 per month base plus $6 per month per user.
SourceBehind it
Who makes FreshBooks
- Company
- FreshBooks
- Based in
- Toronto, Canada
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