SMALL BUSINESS SOFTWARE FOR RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS
FreshBooks vs. Other Platforms
Some tools help you send invoices. Some help you track time. Some help you manage projects. And some make you stitch everything together just to understand what’s going on in your business.
FreshBooks brings it all into one easy, business owner-first platform that helps you get paid, manage finances, and deliver work with confidence.
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How FreshBooks compares to other software
Many software platforms are purpose-built to do one thing, while FreshBooks is purpose-built to help small business owners run and grow their business better.
FreshBooks does a lot really well—you can send invoices, accept payments, track expenses, reconcile accounts, manage projects, collaborate with clients and teammates, and keep your finances organized in one place.
| Features |  | Other software |
|---|---|---|
Easy-to-use interface |  | Often a high learning curve |
All-in-one business management | | Often requires multiple apps or integrations |
Automated invoices and payments | | Often limited or pieced together |
Online payments | | Sometimes available |
Double-entry accounting | | Some platforms only |
Business health reports | | Often limited |
Automated expense tracking and receipt capture | | Some or manual |
Proposals and estimates | | Varies |
Projects and project profitability | | Varies |
Bank reconciliation | | Some platforms only |
Team collaboration | | Often partial or plan-gated |
Client communications | | Often fragmented |
Time tracking | | Sometimes extra fees apply |
Live customer support | from product experts you can talk to | Often limited to generic help docs or chatbots |
Payroll | | Some platforms only |
The more tools you have to connect, the more work you create for yourself. FreshBooks keeps the business side together, so you can spend less time managing software and more time moving your business forward.
Why small businesses choose FreshBooks
Go from invoice to paid
Know when you’ll get paid with one connected system for invoicing, payments, reminders, and accounting. FreshBooks helps you send invoices faster, automate follow-up, and keep money moving without the guesswork.
Stay on top of your finances
Track expenses, capture receipts, reconcile accounts, and see how your business is doing in real time. FreshBooks gives you a clear picture of your money, without the mess of manual workarounds.
Run your business like a pro
Manage projects, track time, organize client work, and generate invoices from the same platform. FreshBooks helps you keep the work and the business side connected, so you have more control.
Get live support
When you need help, FreshBooks gives you access to knowledgeable human support, plus self-serve resources, so you can get answers quickly and keep your business moving.
The features you need.
All in one place.
Invoicing
Create polished invoices in minutes and send them as soon as the job is done. Add tracked time and expenses, add taxes, and customize payment options without slowing down your day.
Billing and Payments
Bill quickly, get paid faster, and automate the admin with recurring invoices, online payments, payment reminders, and auto-billing.
Expenses and Accounting
Track expenses with receipt capture, bank imports, and cleaner categorization so your books stay organized without another accounting tool in the mix.
Projects and Collaboration
Track time, manage projects, organize client work, and keep teams aligned in one shared workspace that helps you stay productive and profitable.
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Is FreshBooks better than other platforms?
According to these users? Yes.
Kim B.
After work with FreshBooks, I decided that it is indeed a really good tool for freelancers.
Claudia L.
I've been using FreshBooks since I started my business over 12 years ago. The support is excellent and it's easy to use. It has cut my accounting time down significantly so I can focus on my business.
Richard A.
Freshbooks offers the perfect blend of product mix, ease of use, and pricing for bookkeeping, invoicing, and estimating products. The customer support is absolutely top shelf. I have never had a bad experience with the Freshbooks support team. I've been using Freshbooks for almost 15 years. From the beginning, it was easy to implement into my business and easy to integrate into my workflow. I am in Freshbooks at least once per day tending to my bookkeeping, following up on invoices or writing new proposals. It is an absolute necessity for my small business.
Is FreshBooks better than other platforms?
According to these users? Yes.
Claudia L.
I've been using FreshBooks since I started my business over 12 years ago. The support is excellent and it's easy to use. It has cut my accounting time down significantly so I can focus on my business.
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