WHICH ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE IS BETTER FOR YOUR NEEDS?
FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks
FreshBooks and QuickBooks share many core features. The biggest difference? FreshBooks is built for small business owners, so managing your business finances feels simple and stress-free.
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FreshBooks is built for both business owners and accountants. You don’t need an accounting degree to use FreshBooks, because it was built with usability in mind, allowing you to effortlessly manage your books and run your business on the same platform.
The same can’t be said for QuickBooks. According to a 2022 report published by Digital Adoption: “QuickBooks accounting software is the most confusing office tool with approximately 67,710 related monthly searches.”
| Features |  | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|
Free Trial | Free 30-Day Trial Included | Free 30-Day Trial Included |
Easy-to-Use-Interface |  |  |
PCI Compliance Fees | $0 (Included) | Additional fee |
Online Payments (Credit Cards) | | |
Adding Multiple Users | Available on all plans | Only on higher-tiered plans |
Double-Entry Accounting | | |
Business Health Reports | | |
Payroll | | |
Bookkeeping | | |
Mileage Tracking | | |
Bills & Receipt Scanning (OCR) | | |
Chart of Accounts | | |
Expense Tracking | | |
Unlimited Invoicing | | |
Proposals & Estimates | Available on all plans | |
Time Tracking | Available on all plans | Only on higher-tiered plans |
Client Communications | | |
PCI Compliance Shouldn’t Cost You More
If you accept credit card payments, PCI compliance isn’t optional. It’s required.
Some payment providers now charge separate PCI compliance fees on top of standard payment processing costs. That means higher monthly expenses for something that should already be included.
FreshBooks takes a different approach. When you use FreshBooks Payments, PCI compliance is included. No separate compliance fee. No surprise add-ons. Just secure, streamlined payments built directly into your accounting software.
FreshBooks gives you the right tools for your job
Minimize your learning curve
With a user-friendly interface and a smart selection of automated tools, you’ll have more time to build your business (now that you’re not spending it on your paperwork).
Support teams that support you
With expert-level insight and award-winning service, FreshBooks Support teams are here to help you succeed.
Invoice to Cash
FreshBooks Payments streamlines your entire billing cycle ensuring a steady cash flow with support available every step of the way.
The features you need.
All in one place.
Invoicing
Create professional invoices in minutes. Automatically add tracked time and expenses, calculate taxes, and customize your payment options.
Billing and Payments
Bill fast, get paid even faster, and automate the rest with recurring invoices, online payments, and late payment reminders.
Expenses
Keep track of your expenses with mobile receipt scanning, bank account imports, and automated expense categorization.
Payroll
The simplest way to pay yourself and your team. Seamlessly run payroll, track expenses, and calculate taxes without juggling separate tools.
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Is FreshBooks better than QuickBooks?
According to these users? Yes.
Rich. P
I use to use Quickbooks Online. However, I found it was too much for me, as I do not have an accounting background, and own a small business. After checking out other competitors, and some open-source software, I decided on Freshbooks. I could not be happier for my choice. The software is very easy to use, and there support is TOP NOTCH. There is no install, so it's just a matter of using your web browser, and it was very easy to integrate it with my bank accounts. I use it on a daily basis, and I cannot recommend this software enough, and it's perfect for my small business needs. (Link)
Patricia C.
Unfortunately, I had spent far too much money on a cumbersome and overrated product through QuickBooks. Due to that experience, I vetted long and hard before deciding which company to work with. FreshBooks is very user-friendly and fun! It meets all of my needs. Their reports are great, and I can easily track my income and expenses. FreshBooks is also very cost-effective. I have had some questions over the years, and their customer service is exceptional - quick responses from knowledgeable staff. They have my highest recommendation! (Link)
Dave J.
Freshbooks is intuitive and easy to use. I can easily track my time and spending. It's a reliable program. Their customer service has been very good. It's easy to write and track invoices. I do recommend this product to other small businesses.(Link)
Is FreshBooks better than QuickBooks?
According to these users? Yes.
Patricia C.
Unfortunately, I had spent far too much money on a cumbersome and overrated product through QuickBooks. Due to that experience, I vetted long and hard before deciding which company to work with. FreshBooks is very user-friendly and fun! It meets all of my needs. Their reports are great, and I can easily track my income and expenses. FreshBooks is also very cost-effective. I have had some questions over the years, and their customer service is exceptional - quick responses from knowledgeable staff. They have my highest recommendation! (Link)
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