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FreshBooks alternatives
FreshBooks compared with 12 alternatives: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, Zoho Books, Bonsai and 7 more.
FreshBooks is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $23 per month, billed monthly. 6 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 6 more offer a free trial.
12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreshBooksThis tool | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bonsai | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Found | Free plan · from $35/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| FreeAgent | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Kashoo | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Moxie | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Plutio | Free trial · from $15.83/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Square Invoices | Free plan · from $49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ZipBooks | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
FreshBooks starts at $23 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 12 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Zoho Books.
Wave, Bonsai, Moxie, Plutio and ZipBooks start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from FreshBooks
- Free plan · from $38/mo
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free trial · from $27/mo
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- Wave has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- Zoho Books has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Books lists a Windows app.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking and payroll.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Bonsai
Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers
- Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- Only Bonsai lists a macOS app.
- Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
- Bonsai also covers forms.
- FreshBooks also covers payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and small agencies that bill clients by the hour or by retainer
- Free plan · from $35/mo
Found
Business bank account with bookkeeping and tax tools built in
- Found starts at $35 per month, billed monthly. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- Found has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking and payroll.
Suits: US sole proprietors who want banking and books in one app
- Free trial · from $27/mo
FreeAgent
Accounting for freelancers and small firms, built in the UK
- FreeAgent starts at $27 per month, billed monthly. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- FreshBooks also covers payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and contractors who want invoicing, time and books in one plan
- Free trial · from $30/mo
Kashoo
One-plan online accounting with unlimited users and bank feeds
- Kashoo starts at $30 per business / month, billed monthly. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking and payroll.
Suits: Sole proprietors who want one flat price with every feature included
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Moxie
Freelance business app: clients, projects, invoices and basic books
- Moxie starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- Moxie also covers booking links, sales pipeline and forms.
- FreshBooks also covers reports, bookkeeping and payroll.
Suits: Solo freelancers who want clients, projects and invoices in one app
- Free trial · from $15.83/mo
Plutio
All-in-one freelance app: projects, proposals, contracts and invoices
- Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- Only Plutio lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards and forms.
- FreshBooks also covers reports, bookkeeping, expense tracking and payroll.
Suits: Freelancers who want proposals, contracts, projects and invoices in one place
- Free plan · from $49/mo
Square Invoices
Free invoicing, estimates and contracts inside Square's payment plans
- Square Invoices starts at $49 per location / month, billed monthly. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- Square Invoices has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking, bookkeeping, expense tracking and payroll.
Suits: Service businesses that want to send invoices without a monthly fee
- Free plan · from $15/mo
ZipBooks
Browser-based invoicing and bookkeeping with a free starter plan
- ZipBooks starts at $15 per month, billed monthly. FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- ZipBooks has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only FreshBooks lists iOS and Android apps.
- FreshBooks also covers payroll.
Suits: Freelancers who want free invoicing with basic books
Limits worth knowing in FreshBooks
- The advertised prices are 80% off for 4 months; plans then renew at $23, $43 or $70 a month.
- Lite bills only 5 clients and Plus 50, counting archived clients; each extra team member costs $11 a month.
- Payroll costs $40 a month plus $6 per employee, files US federal and state taxes, and is not available during the free trial.
- Advanced Payments is a $20 a month add-on on every plan except Select.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FreshBooks?
The alternatives to FreshBooks in this directory are QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, Zoho Books, Bonsai, Found, FreeAgent, Kashoo, Moxie, Plutio, Square Invoices and ZipBooks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FreshBooks.
Is there a free alternative to FreshBooks?
Yes. QuickBooks Online, Wave, Zoho Books, Found, Square Invoices and ZipBooks have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which FreshBooks alternatives work on Windows?
The FreshBooks listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books and Plutio list one.
Which FreshBooks alternatives work on macOS?
The FreshBooks listing does not include a macOS app. Bonsai and Plutio list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.