About FreshBooks
FreshBooks is cloud accounting software designed for freelancers and small service businesses. It excels at invoicing, time tracking, and expense management with an extremely user-friendly interface — less powerful than QuickBooks for complex accounting but much easier to use.
Key Features
- Professional invoicing
- Time tracking
- Expense management
- Project profitability tracking
- Financial reports
- Estimates and proposals
- Automated payment reminders
- Mobile app for on-the-go
Pros
- Best invoicing experience for freelancers and service businesses
- Extremely user-friendly — no accounting knowledge needed
- Excellent time tracking built in
- Strong mobile app
Cons
- Not suited for complex accounting needs (inventory, manufacturing)
- Limited reporting compared to QuickBooks or Xero
- Pricing per client can add up
Integrations
StripePayPalGustoShopifyZapierSlack
Best Use Cases
- Freelancer invoicing and accounting
- Service business financial management
- Consultant time tracking and billing
- Small agency accounting
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Quick Info
- Website
- www.freshbooks.com
- Founded
- 2003
- Company
- 500-1000
- Pricing
- paid
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