Alternatives · Accounting
Hurdlr alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Hurdlr alternative is FreshBooks (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Wave (2.4 GPA).
Hurdlr compared with 7 alternatives: Wave, FreshBooks, QuickBooks Online, ZipBooks, Shoeboxed and 2 more.
Hurdlr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($100 a year; $9.99 billed monthly). 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HurdlrThis tool | Free plan · from $8.34/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ZipBooks | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Shoeboxed | From $8.08/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Keeper | Free trial · from $199/yr | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| TaxAct | Free plan · from $44.99/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Hurdlr starts at $8.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
FreshBooks and QuickBooks Online score higher without starting lower. Shoeboxed and TaxAct 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 Hurdlr
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly.
- Wave also covers payroll.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- FreshBooks has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hurdlr.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking and payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online also covers payroll.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
ZipBooks
Browser-based invoicing and bookkeeping with a free starter plan
- ZipBooks starts at $15 per month, billed monthly.
- ZipBooks lists no iOS and Android apps, which Hurdlr has.
- ZipBooks also covers time tracking.
Suits: Freelancers who want free invoicing with basic books
Shoeboxed
Receipt scanning by app or mail-in envelope, with mileage tracking
- Shoeboxed starts at $8.08 per month, billed annually at $97 ($9 billed monthly).
- Shoeboxed has no free plan, unlike Hurdlr.
- Shoeboxed does not cover invoicing, which Hurdlr does.
Suits: Self-employed people who keep paper receipts and would rather mail them than scan them
Keeper
Expense tracking and tax filing for freelancers and contractors
- Keeper starts at $199 per year ($16.58 a month, billed yearly).
- Keeper has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hurdlr.
- Keeper does not cover invoicing and reports, which Hurdlr does.
Suits: Freelancers and contractors who want deductions found automatically
TaxAct
Online and downloadable tax filing for individuals and businesses
- TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
- TaxAct lists no iOS and Android apps, which Hurdlr has.
- TaxAct also covers documents and calculator.
- TaxAct does not cover invoicing, reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking, which Hurdlr does.
Suits: Individuals with simple returns that qualify for free federal filing
Limits worth knowing in Hurdlr
- Pro is priced at $200 a year; the help page read shows no monthly Pro price.
- Annual tax filing is a US feature and is not included on enterprise accounts.
- Subscriptions bought directly from Hurdlr are non-refundable under its terms; app-store purchases follow Apple's or Google's refund rules.
- The help-center pricing articles read are dated 2023 and 2024, and the main site has no pricing page, so recheck prices in the app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hurdlr?
The alternatives to Hurdlr in this directory are Wave, FreshBooks, QuickBooks Online, ZipBooks, Shoeboxed, Keeper and TaxAct. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hurdlr.
Is there a free alternative to Hurdlr?
Yes. Wave, QuickBooks Online, ZipBooks and TaxAct have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.