The easiest QuickBooks alternative for freelancers, agencies and consultants who mostly bill clients for time and projects. Plans are capped by billable clients, so it gets pricey as you grow.
What it is
FreshBooks is built around invoicing: estimates and proposals, time tracking, project billing, recurring invoices and online payments, with expense tracking, bank reconciliation and accounting reports underneath. US plans: Lite $23 a month (invoices to 5 billable clients), Plus $43 (50 clients) and Premium $70 (unlimited clients), with Select custom-priced; new customers currently get 80% off for 4 months. Each extra team member is $11 a month, Advanced Payments $20 a month and FreshBooks Payroll $40 a month plus $6 per person. Prices checked November 12, 2026 on freshbooks.com.
Best for
- Freelancers and solo consultants
- Agencies billing by time or project
- Owners who want invoicing without learning accounting
What we like
- Fastest, friendliest invoicing and time tracking
- Estimates, proposals and recurring billing built in
- Good mobile app for expenses and invoices
What to watch
- Billable-client caps: 5 on Lite, 50 on Plus
- Every extra team member costs $11 a month
- Weaker than Xero or QuickBooks for inventory and complex books
- Promo pricing ends after 4 months
Where FreshBooks ranks
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