FreshBooks

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Cloud accounting software designed specifically for freelancers and service businesses. Beautiful invoicing, time tracking, and expense management with an interface anyone can use.

★★★★☆ 4.3/5

Pros

  • Best-in-class invoicing experience
  • Built-in time tracking
  • Extremely easy to learn
  • Great mobile app
  • Excellent client portal

Cons

  • Limited inventory management
  • Fewer integrations than QuickBooks
  • Gets expensive beyond 5 clients on Lite plan
  • No payroll feature

FreshBooks Overview

FreshBooks is what happens when you build accounting software for people who hate accounting. It's beautiful, simple, and focused on the tasks freelancers and service businesses actually need: invoicing, time tracking, and getting paid.

Key Features

  • Professional invoices in 30 seconds
  • Automatic payment reminders
  • Built-in time tracking
  • Expense tracking with receipt upload
  • Project profitability tracking
  • Client portal for communication
  • Double-entry accounting reports

FreshBooks vs QuickBooks

FreshBooks wins on ease of use and invoicing experience. QuickBooks wins on depth of accounting features. If you're a freelancer who invoices clients, FreshBooks is likely the better choice. If you have inventory or complex accounting needs, go with QuickBooks.