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An accounting tool built for freelancers and agencies with invoicing, time tracking, and expenses.
FreshBooks is an accounting platform built for freelancers and service businesses, with invoicing at its core. It makes it easy to send professional invoices, track time, log expenses, and get paid online, without the complexity of a full accounting suite.
Key Features
- Professional invoicing and online payments
- Time tracking and project billing
- Expense tracking and receipt capture
- Estimates, proposals, and client portal
- Double-entry accounting on Plus and above
- Reports for profit, tax, and cash flow
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | $23/mo | Up to 5 billable clients. Invoicing, expenses, and time tracking. |
| Plus | $43/mo | Up to 50 billable clients. Adds double-entry accounting and proposals. |
| Premium | $70/mo | Unlimited billable clients and advanced features. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: No free plan — paid plans only.
Best for: freelancers and service businesses that live on client invoicing and time billing.
Popular with: Business Owners
Popular with: Business Owners
How it works
The platform is designed around client work: estimates, proposals, time tracking, and project billing all feed into invoicing, so service businesses can see which clients and projects are profitable. Double-entry accounting and a trial balance are available on Plus and above.
FreshBooks starts at $23 per month for Lite (up to 5 billable clients), with Plus at $43 and Premium at $70. There is no free plan, only a trial. It suits freelancers and agencies that invoice clients and want simple, polished bookkeeping.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Beautiful, professional invoices
- Time and project tracking built in
- Easy to learn and use daily
- Good for client-facing service work
✗ Cons
- No free plan, only a trial
- Client limits on lower plans
- Less powerful than QuickBooks for complex books
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FreshBooks free?
No — FreshBooks has no free plan. From $23/mo
What is FreshBooks best for?
freelancers and service businesses that live on client invoicing and time billing.
What kind of tool is FreshBooks?
FreshBooks is a Business Tools tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026