LOOKING FOR A QUICKBOOKS ALTERNATIVE FOR YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNTING NEEDS?
Easy-To-Use Accounting Software For Small Business Owners
FreshBooks is accounting software that makes running your small business easy, fast and secure. Spend less time on accounting and more time doing the work you love. Try this QuickBooks alternative for your business today.
| FreshBooks vs. QuickBooks Online | FreshBooks | QuickBooks Online |
|---|---|---|
| BILLABLE HOURS Tracking of customer billable hours is available on all FreshBooks plans. Feel confident you’re always charging your clients the right amount. Easily take the hours you’ve logged and add them to a client’s invoice. QuickBooks online only allows you to track billable hours on higher-priced plans. |  |  |
| EXPENSE CATEGORIZATION Expense categorization is available on all plans. Your expenses will be ready for tax time with expense categories that make filing a breeze. QuickBooks online only offers this feature on higher-priced plans. | | |
| TEAM ROLES Assign roles to your staff with differing sets of permissions and access to your FreshBooks account on all plans. This feature is only available with QuickBooks Online in top tier plans. | | |
| SIMULTANEOUS USERS There’s no limit to how many of your users can access your FreshBooks account simultaneously. QuickBooks limits simultaneous access to between 1 and 5 users depending on pricing plan. | |  |
| PROJECTS Invite employees, contractors, and clients to collaborate on projects in FreshBooks so you can keep everything in one place. This feature is not available in Quickbooks Online. | | |
| PROPOSALS Showcase the value you bring to prospective clients. Proposals enable you to add rich text content and images to your Estimates. Proposals also give you the benefits of Estimates, which allow you to send an outline of your Items or Services to your Client for approval before beginning the work, giving you the best of both worlds. | | |
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Switch to a QuickBooks Alternative Today
Say goodbye to headaches and hello to ridiculously easy accounting with our user friendly QuickBooks alternative.
Easy Invoicing
Organize Expenses Effortlessly
Insightful Time Tracking
Seamlessly Collaborate on Projects
Get Paid Faster
Easy To Understand Reports
Easy-To-Use Double-Entry Accounting
Work Anywhere with the FreshBooks Mobile App
Powerful Features Included in All Plans:
- Customize invoices and look professional
- Accept credit cards online and get paid faster
- Automatically import expenses to track spending
- Dashboards that keep your finger on the pulse
- Create estimates that help you win jobs
- Time tracking to never miss a billable hour
- Project budgets that keep your team on track
- Powerful reports with insights about your business
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Why Other Small Business Owners Made the Switch
Super User-Friendly: "I was convinced I was going to have to pay for QuickBooks, and it was clunky to use, more than I was wanting to pay, and overkill for my needs. When I signed up for a trial of FreshBooks, I fell in love. It’s super user-friendly and has fantastic customer support."
Stop Struggling with QuickBooks: "I had been struggling with QuickBooks, constantly saying ‘There has to be a better way!’ Then, a friend recommended FreshBooks. I took it for a test drive and was amazed. FreshBooks is the better way."
Seamless Experience: "I started out with Quickbooks online but it was too clunky to use. Freshbooks made things a lot easier."
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Still Need a Hand Deciding?
Have more questions about whether FreshBooks is the right alternative to Xero for your business? The FreshBooks Support Team is here to answer any questions that you might have. Give them a shout at 1.866.303.6061 or support@freshbooks.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FreshBooks automate my accounting tasks?
FreshBooks automates lots of your accounting so you can spend more time focusing on your work and your clients. You can have invoices automatically generate and send, expenses automatically tracked and even have your payments automatically recorded, all without you lifting a finger.
Can I use FreshBooks while away from my office?
You sure can. FreshBooks’ iOS and Android apps let you painlessly invoice your clients and track expenses wherever and whenever you need to.
Can I accept credit card payments through FreshBooks?
Absolutely. With FreshBooks Payments you can start accepting credit card payments online right away, with zero set up required.
Is my data safe in the cloud?
The safety of your private data is our top priority, that’s why it’s protected by 256-bit SSL encryption — the gold standard in Internet security. FreshBooks is cloud based and uses industry – leading secure servers.
Does Freshbooks allow for teams to collaborate?
Yup. With FreshBooks both you and your team can collaborate on and track time towards the same projects and clients. Your team members can also help you with your accounting by creating invoices and tracking their expenses.
Is FreshBooks compatible with a Mac?
Great news: FreshBooks is available on any device — desktop, mobile or tablet and plays nicely with both Mac and PC.
See How We Compare To Others
Learn more about FreshBooks as a QuickBooks alternative and see how it compares to other popular small business accounting programs.
FreshBooks accounting software is a powerful, easy-to-use tool. Small business owners and entrepreneurs are turning to FreshBooks as a QuickBooks alternative for a number of reasons – such as ease of use, affordability, customization, and team collaboration (just to name a few). FreshBooks is more than just a QuickBooks alternative, though. Users of other popular tools such as Xero and Wave can also benefit from making the switch! Click the links below to see how FreshBooks compares to other programs as well as details about its function as a viable QuickBooks alternative.
