Best Accounting Software for Marketing & Advertising Agencies
Try It FreeTake the Hassle Out of Getting Paid
Set up invoices the way you want and effortlessly get paid. Automate the rest with recurring invoices, online payments, and late payment reminders.
Create Seamless Client Communication
Pitch clients, provide project updates, and collect project feedback. Easily collaborate with clients to keep things moving forward and deliver results.
Know Your Business and How Itās Performing
See at a glance how healthy your business is and what projects are most profitable. Easily prepare detailed financial reports and make informed business decisions.
Take the Hassle Out of Getting Paid
Set up invoices the way you want and effortlessly get paid. Automate the rest with recurring invoices, online payments, and late payment reminders.
Create Seamless Client Communication
Pitch clients, provide project updates, and collect project feedback. Easily collaborate with clients to keep things moving forward and deliver results.
Know Your Business and How Itās Performing
See at a glance how healthy your business is and what projects are most profitable. Easily prepare detailed financial reports and make informed business decisions.
Easy-to-Use Accounting & Bookkeeping Features
Professional Invoicing
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Keep an Eye on the Big Picture
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Fast & Easy, for You and Your Clients
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Never Miss an Expense
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Track Time to the Minute
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Keep Everyone on the Same Page
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Know Your Business Better
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Plans to Support Your Marketing and Advertising Agency Needs
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+10% Off Yearly Price
- Send unlimited invoices to up to 5 clients i
- Track unlimited expenses i
- Send unlimited estimates i
- Get paid with credit cards and bank transfers (ACH) i
- Run reports for an easy tax time i
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+10% Off Yearly Price
- Send unlimited invoices to up to 50 clients i
- Set up recurring invoices and client retainers i
- Send unlimited estimates and proposals i
- Get paid with credit cards and bank transfers (ACH) i
- Automatically capture receipt data i
- Invite your accountant i
- Run financial and accounting reports i
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+10% Off Yearly Price
- Send unlimited invoices to an unlimited number of clients i
- Set up recurring invoices and client retainers i
- Send unlimited estimates and proposals i
- Get paid with credit cards and bank transfers (ACH) i
- Automatically capture bills and receipt data i
- Invite your accountant i
- Track project profitability i
- Customize email templates with dynamic fields i
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- Simplify your data migration with Easy Switch i
- Send unlimited invoices to an unlimited number of clients i
- Set up recurring invoices and client retainers i
- Send unlimited estimates and proposals i
- Access to lower credit card transaction fees and capped bank transfer (ACH) fees i
- Automatically capture bills and receipt data i
- Invite your accountant i
- Remove FreshBooks branding from client emails i
- 2 team member accounts included i
- A dedicated number for exclusive Select support i
Start with a slick invoice template thenā¦
- Customize your invoices with your brand colors and logo
- Get notifications when clients view invoices to stay in the know
- Auto-charge late fees when clients are misbehaving
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Easy-to-use expense management tools to run your business better
- Automatically track and record Expenses so you’ll always know where your money’s going
- Stay on budget with straightforward summaries of your spending by category
- Tax-friendly categories keep your expenses sorted and organized for tax season
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Set clear expectations with clients from the start
- Easily customize the look and content of each Estimate to fit your needs
- Get client approval with just one click, or respond to their feedback from your desktop or smartphone
- Turn Estimates into Invoices in seconds, and get paid that much faster
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Online payments get you paid 2x faster
- Accept bank and credit card payments right on invoices
- Allow clients to securely store credit card details making it easier for them to pay
- Automated tracking of money in and out keeps your books ready for tax time
- Easily share Checkout Links in email, text, or on your website for fast invoice-free payments
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Reports give you the "down-low" on how your financial health
- Profit and Loss – See total income and expenses to know exactly how profitable you are
- Sales Tax Summary – Make remittances painless by always knowing the sales taxes youāve paid and collected in any period
- Expense Report – Get a detailed breakdown of expenses in any given time frame
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients ā all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
The smart billing solution for smart business owners
- Securely accept payments online, in person, and over the phone with our easy-to-use virtual terminal
- Save client credit card details for future invoices so you can stop waiting on payments and regulate your cash flow
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
FreshBooks Payroll helps you get payroll done in minutes
- Run payroll in minutes with our simple-to-use software
- Automatically file and submit state and federal payroll taxesĀ
- Transactions for every pay run are automatically tracked and recorded to save you time on data entry
- FreshBooks Payroll is available as an add-on starting at $40 + $6/per person each month (plus get your first month free*)
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Customize your invoices with your brand colors and logo thenā¦
- Get notifications when clients view invoices to stay in the know
- Auto-charge late fees when clients are misbehaving
- Set up automated recurring invoices for fast hands-free invoicing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Manage your time and your cash flow more effectively
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
- Accurately forecast your monthly workload and revenue by collecting fixed payments from clients in advance, then billing and tracking time against that amount
- With fewer invoices to worry about, you can spend more time growing your business
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Set clear expectations with clients from the start
- Easily customize the look and content of each Estimate or Proposal to fit your needs
- Get client approval with just one click, or respond to their feedback from your desktop or smartphone
- Convert Estimates and Proposals into Invoices in seconds to get paid that much faster
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Online payments get you paid 2x faster
- Accept bank and credit card payments right on invoices
- Allow clients to securely store credit card details making it easier for them to pay
- Automated tracking of money in and out keeps your books ready for tax time
- Easily share Checkout Links in email, text, or on your website for fast invoice-free payments
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Organize your expenses in the cloud effortlessly
- No more shoeboxes full of receipts ā keep your expenses perfectly organized and preserved for tax season
- Upload a picture of your receipt and FreshBooks automatically captures the merchant, total, and taxes for your review
- Upload receipts in bulk to save time on expense tracking
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Smart tools to make your accountantās job easier
- Invite your accountant to your FreshBooks account with just a few clicks
- Limit access to the data needed to support your business during tax time or any other time
- Review your books and financial reports with your accountant in real-time so your business continues to run smoothly
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Intelligent reports that are easy to understand and easier to use
- Automatic checks and balances ensure accuracy and compliance in your reporting
- Industry-standard double-entry accounting tools help you set aside enough for taxes, understand the costs of running your business, and confidently forecast earnings
- Use financial reports to make smarter business decisions and easily work with your accountant
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients ā all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
The smart billing solution for smart business owners
- Securely accept payments online, in person, and over the phone with our easy-to-use virtual terminal
- Save client credit card details for future invoices so you can stop waiting on payments and regulate your cash flow
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
FreshBooks Payroll helps you get payroll done in minutes
- Run payroll in minutes with our simple-to-use software
- Automatically file and submit state and federal payroll taxesĀ
- Transactions for every pay run are automatically tracked and recorded to save you time on data entry
- FreshBooks Payroll is available as an add-on starting at $40 + $6/per person each month (plus get your first month free*)
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Customize your invoices with your brand colors and logo thenā¦
- Get notifications when clients view invoices to stay in the know
- Auto-charge late fees when clients are misbehaving
- Set up automated recurring invoices for fast hands-free invoicing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Manage your time and your cash flow more effectively
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
- Accurately forecast your monthly workload and revenue by collecting fixed payments from clients in advance, then billing and tracking time against that amount
- With fewer invoices to worry about, you can spend more time growing your business
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Set clear expectations with clients from the start
- Easily customize the look and content of each Estimate or Proposal to fit your needs
- Get client approval with just one click, or respond to their feedback from your desktop or smartphone
- Convert Estimates and Proposals into Invoices in seconds to get paid that much faster
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Online payments get you paid 2x faster
- Accept bank and credit card payments right on invoices
- Allow clients to securely store credit card details making it easier for them to pay
- Automated tracking of money in and out keeps your books ready for tax time
- Easily share Checkout Links in email, text, or on your website for fast invoice-free payments
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Organize your expenses in the cloud effortlessly
- No more shoeboxes full of receipts ā keep your expenses perfectly organized and preserved for tax season
- Upload a picture of your receipt and FreshBooks automatically captures the merchant, total, and taxes for your review
- Upload receipts in bulk to save time on expense tracking
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Smart tools to make your accountantās job easier
- Invite your accountant to your FreshBooks account with just a few clicks
- Limit access to the data needed to support your business during tax time or any other time
- Review your books and financial reports with your accountant in real-time so your business continues to run smoothly
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Make smarter decisions about your work and business
- Easily track project success and team performance with powerful tools and dashboards
- Review how youāre spending time and money with in-depth reports to make better decisions on the fly
- Profitability summaries show which services cost you the most so you can lower margins and increase profits
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Communicate with clients your way
- Add your logo and branding to every email with customized templates
- Easily personalize the subject and body with dynamic fields
- Create your own email signature for a personal touch
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients ā all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
The smart billing solution for smart business owners
- Securely accept payments online, in person, and over the phone with our easy-to-use virtual terminal
- Save client credit card details for future invoices so you can stop waiting on payments and regulate your cash flow
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
FreshBooks Payroll helps you get payroll done in minutes
- Run payroll in minutes with our simple-to-use software
- Automatically file and submit state and federal payroll taxesĀ
- Transactions for every pay run are automatically tracked and recorded to save you time on data entry
- FreshBooks Payroll is available as an add-on starting at $40 + $6/per person each month (plus get your first month free*)
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Weāre here to cure your data migration migraine
- Import expenses, invoices, client info, and more from your old accounting software to your new FreshBooks account
- Weāll seamlessly move your data from all the usual suspects: QuickBooks, Wave, Xero, and HoneyBook
- Focus on growing your business while we handle the rest
Customize your invoices with your brand colors and logo thenā¦
- Get notifications when clients view invoices to stay in the know
- Auto-charge late fees when clients are misbehaving
- Set up automated recurring invoices for fast hands-free invoicing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Manage your time and your cash flow more effectively
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
- Accurately forecast your monthly workload and revenue by collecting fixed payments from clients in advance, then billing and tracking time against that amount
- With fewer invoices to worry about, you can spend more time growing your business
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Set clear expectations with clients from the start
- Easily customize the look and content of each Estimate or Proposal to fit your needs
- Get client approval with just one click, or respond to their feedback from your desktop or smartphone
- Convert Estimates and Proposals into Invoices in seconds to get paid that much faster
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Do more of what you want with your money
- Take advantage of reduced rates and save money on every transaction
- Stretch your profits even further, or reinvest the savings in your business
- Get paid faster than by check, with zero setup fees, monthly fees, or minimum charges
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Organize your expenses in the cloud effortlessly
- No more shoeboxes full of receipts ā keep your expenses perfectly organized and preserved for tax season
- Upload a picture of your receipt and FreshBooks automatically captures the merchant, total, and taxes for your review
- Upload receipts in bulk to save time on expense tracking
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Smart tools to make your accountantās job easier
- Invite your accountant to your FreshBooks account with just a few clicks
- Limit access to the data needed to support your business during tax time or any other time
- Review your books and financial reports with your accountant in real-time so your business continues to run smoothly
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Show off the brand you’ve worked hard to create
- Keep your branding consistent, and featured on invoices
- Hide the FreshBooks logo from your emails to keep your business front and center
- Ensure that your clients see you as the professional you are
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients ā all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Hit the ground running from day one
- Take advantage of our award-winning support for easier account setup and customization
- Get the full onboarding experience with free training for your entire team and data migration from other platforms
- Get resources to help you make your FreshBooks account work harder for you
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients ā all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
The smart billing solution for smart business owners
- Securely accept payments online, in person, and over the phone with our easy-to-use virtual terminal
- Save client credit card details for future invoices so you can stop waiting on payments and regulate your cash flow
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
FreshBooks Payroll helps you get payroll done in minutes
- Run payroll in minutes with our simple-to-use software
- Automatically file and submit state and federal payroll taxesĀ
- Transactions for every pay run are automatically tracked and recorded to save you time on data entry
- FreshBooks Payroll is available as an add-on starting at $40 + $6/per person each month (plus get your first month free*)
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Get Paid Faster
Customize and automate invoices by selecting a template that suits your brand. Add sales tax and turn on features like invoice reminders. Clients can pay with credit cards & bank transfers (ACH) for faster payments.
Know Your Business and How Itās Performing
With your financials all in one place, itās easier to manage project profitability and plan for the future. See how your business is performing with the straightforward dashboard and financial reporting.
Seamless Client Communication
Pitch clients, showcase your work, and get paid all in one place. Keep clients in the loop with structured proposals and estimates, easy payment options, and feedback collection. You can also use eSignatures to sign off on work and contracts.
Organized Project Reports
Keep your projects organized in one place, and always know the status of your projects with comprehensive reports. See how you are trending to budget, your project profitability and team member efficiency.
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Advertising and Marketing Agencies Prefer FreshBooks. The Reviews Prove It.
4.0 Excellent
(Editorās Choice Award)
“FreshBooks offers a well-rounded, intuitive, and attractive double-entry accounting experience that supports invoices and estimates; expenses; time tracking; and projects.”
4.4 Excellent
(4,214+ verified user reviews)
“FreshBooks automates daily accounting activities, namely invoice creation, payment acceptance, expenses tracking, billable time tracking, and financial reporting.”
4.5 Excellent
(663+ verified user reviews)
“FreshBooks is an online accounting and invoicing service that saves you time and makes you look professional ā Fortune 500 professional.”
4.47 Excellent
(4,211+ verified user reviews)
“FreshBooks takes billing out of your hands and puts it on autopilot. Set up automated invoicing, online payment options, and late payment reminders to get paid 2x faster.”
4.0 Excellent
(Editorās Choice Award)
“FreshBooks offers a well-rounded, intuitive, and attractive double-entry accounting experience that supports invoices and estimates; expenses; time tracking; and projects.”
4.4 Excellent
(4,214+ verified user reviews)
“FreshBooks automates daily accounting activities, namely invoice creation, payment acceptance, expenses tracking, billable time tracking, and financial reporting.”
4.5 Excellent
(663+ verified user reviews)
“FreshBooks is an online accounting and invoicing service that saves you time and makes you look professional ā Fortune 500 professional.”
4.47 Excellent
(4,211+ verified user reviews)
“FreshBooks takes billing out of your hands and puts it on autopilot. Set up automated invoicing, online payment options, and late payment reminders to get paid 2x faster.”
How FreshBooks Helps Marketing Professionals and Agencies Thrive
Weāre basically saving $2,000 a month with FreshBooks.
How Zachary Uses Projects and Profitability Tools to Save $2K/Month
End-of-month invoicing is a breeze now, it really is.
How Switching to FreshBooks Helped Carolina Bring More of Miami to the World
Accounting Software Integrations and Apps for Marketing Professionals and Agencies
Easily integrate your FreshBooks accounting system with over 100+ partner apps, including CRMs, scheduling, email software, and more. Automate your work, book appointments, and analyze results with apps that simplify your business.
Does Your Marketing Agency Have Complex Needs and a Growing Team?
FreshBooks Select is a custom accounting software plan built to save time and money, and ensure your growing professional services business has the accounting software it needs so you always make the smartest business decisions.
What you get from the Select Plan:
- A dedicated account manager to train your team and migrate your books from other platforms
- Access to lower credit card fees and transaction rates
- Access to Priority Support comprised of our most seasoned support team members
- The ability to add 2 team member accounts for free
Resources to Support
Marketing Professionals and Agencies
Frequently Asked Questions
FreshBooks cloud-based accounting is built with marketing and advertising agencies like you in mind to help you get paid for every penny of your hard work. Send professional invoices fast, track time, note pricing, calculate expenses, and manage your business finances, all in one place.
Now with a fully integrated, industry-standard double-entry accounting feature available on any device, you can easily manage project profitability and your bookkeeping from anywhere at any time.
FreshBooks is perfect for small-business owners, self-employed individuals, and advertising agencies who want to streamline processes and save time.
FreshBooks is cloud-based accounting software built especially for businesses and agency owners. With easy-to-use accounting features, including invoicing, robust financial reports, time tracking, and real-time visibility into your financial management, you can spend time working on your business instead of in your business. You can also add your accountant directly to your FreshBooks small business account, streamlining processes and making communication easier.Ā
The accounting software your advertising or creative agency needs may differ from other marketing professionals and advertising agencies. No matter your requirements, FreshBooks has you covered! Some key features you can use in your FreshBooks accounting software, include managing client projects and profitability, expense tracking, task management, creating robust financial reports, managing financial processes, tracking time, estimates, bookkeeping, and more.Ā
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