FreshBooks

Recommended

Invoicing-first accounting software for freelancers.

4.2 / 5

How we rated it

4.2out of 5

Features4.0

Ease of use4.6

Value for money4.1

Support4.1

Compliance4.0

Review

“The friendliest accounting tool for freelancers who mainly need to invoice.”

FreshBooks was built invoicing-first, and time tracking plus client-facing invoices remain its strongest feature set.

It is less suited to businesses with inventory or complex bookkeeping needs than full accounting suites like QuickBooks.

Lite

$19/mo

5 billable clients

Plus

$33/mo

50 billable clients, automations

QuickBooks Online

The most widely used small business accounting software.

Wave

Free accounting and invoicing software for small businesses.

Independent

No paid placements, ever.

Hands-on tested

Real use, not vendor demos.

Reviewed

November 2025

Verdict refreshed

We revisit as tools evolve.