Starting price$23/moLite, 5 billable clients, regular price; team members $11 each
Free trial / plan30-day trial, no card needed
Vettlo score79/100
G2 user rating4.5/5981 reviews
FreshBooks Review (2026): Pricing, Pros and Cons
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Short answer
FreshBooks ranks #5 of 6 in our accounting tools ranking (79/100). Best for freelancers and service businesses. Paid plans start at $23/mo (Lite, 5 billable clients, regular price; team members $11 each).
What is FreshBooks?
FreshBooks is invoicing-first accounting for service businesses. Lite covers 5 billable clients, Plus ($43) 50 clients with proposals and retainers, and Premium ($70) unlimited clients with project profitability.
Who it's best for
Freelancers, consultants and agencies that bill clients for time and projects.
Why we rank it
Its invoicing, proposals and time-based billing are the easiest to use here, and it has the highest G2 rating on this list.
Pros and cons
Strengths
- Best-in-class invoicing and proposals
- Rated 4.5/5 on G2
- 30-day trial with no card
Watch-outs
- Plans are capped by number of billable clients
- Each team member costs $11 a month
Skip it if: You sell physical products and need inventory.
FreshBooks pricing
Paid plans start at $23/mo (Lite, 5 billable clients, regular price; team members $11 each). Free plan or trial: 30-day trial, no card needed.
From FreshBooks's pricing page, checked on the date at the top of this review. See how it compares on price in our accounting tools pricing overview.
How we scored FreshBooks
Accounting score: 79/100
Core bookkeeping & reconciliation (25%)3.5/5
Invoicing & payments (15%)5/5
Bills & expenses (15%)4/5
Reporting & room to grow (15%)3/5
Ease of use (15%)5/5
Price & value (15%)3.5/5
Each criterion is rated 0 to 5 and weighted for the category. See our methodology.
How FreshBooks compares
| # | Tool | Best for | Starting price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QuickBooks Online | Best overall for US small businesses | $38/mo | 87/100 |
| 2 | Xero | Teams that want unlimited users | $27/mo | 86/100 |
| 3 | Zoho Books | Best value, with a free plan | $15/mo | 86/100 |
| 4 | Sage Intacct | Mid-sized companies outgrowing QuickBooks | Pricing on request | 81/100 |
| 5 | FreshBooks | Freelancers and service businesses | $23/mo | 79/100 |
| 6 | Wave | Best free option for very small businesses | $19/mo | 75/100 |
Alternatives and comparisons
FreshBooks FAQ
How much does FreshBooks cost?
Paid plans start at $23/mo (Lite, 5 billable clients, regular price; team members $11 each). Free plan or trial: 30-day trial, no card needed.
Is FreshBooks worth it?
FreshBooks scores 79/100 in our accounting tools ranking, where it is best for freelancers and service businesses. It's a weaker fit if: you sell physical products and need inventory.
Does FreshBooks have a free plan or trial?
30-day trial, no card needed.
What are the best FreshBooks alternatives?
In our accounting tools ranking, the closest alternatives are QuickBooks Online, Xero and Zoho Books.