FreshBooks

Accounting built for owners

Accounting software designed for service-based businesses and freelancers. Excels at invoicing, time tracking, and client management with an intuitive interface that doesn't require accounting knowledge.

Our take

FreshBooks is the friendliest accounting software you'll find — it's built for people who dread bookkeeping, with an invoicing experience that's genuinely pleasant to use. Time tracking is built in rather than bolted on, making it ideal for freelancers and agencies billing by the hour. The proposal-to-invoice workflow is a nice touch competitors often miss. However, the Lite plan's 5-client cap pushes most users to Plus quickly, and the lack of inventory management means product-based businesses should look elsewhere. Bank reconciliation is oddly missing from the entry tier, and the single-user limitation on all plans except Select means growing teams face a pricing cliff. Payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) are standard. Best for freelancers, consultants, and small service businesses that prioritise ease of use over feature depth.