Guide
Invoicing
How to choose invoicing software for a small business
A buying guide for invoicing and small-business accounting software, covering client limits, payment fees, country support, accountant access and a trial plan.
Tool profile · Invoicing
FreshBooks
FreshBooks is invoicing and small-business accounting software with plans limited by billable clients and a 30-day free trial.
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Who it suits
A good fit for
- Freelancers and small service businesses that invoice clients regularly
- Businesses that want estimates, online payments and expense tracking together
- Owners who want recurring invoices and automatic payment reminders
Consider something else if
- Businesses billing many clients on a budget plan (Lite allows 5 billable clients, Plus 50)
- Teams that need several users without paying per additional team member
Key features
- Invoicing and payments
- Create invoices and accept payment by credit card, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Buy Now Pay Later.
- Billing automation
- Recurring invoices, card-on-file payments, payment reminders and late fees.
- Estimates and proposals
- Estimates are on every plan; proposals, retainers and e-signatures are listed from Plus.
- Expenses and reports
- Expense tracking and tax reports from Lite; receipt scanning and accounting reports from Plus.
FreshBooks pricing
Lite, Plus and Premium are listed at US$23, US$43 and US$70 per month before promotional discounts; Select is custom.
| Plan | Price | Key limits |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | US$23 / month regular price | 5 billable clients |
| Plus | US$43 / month regular price | 50 billable clients; proposals, retainers, accountant access |
| Premium | US$70 / month regular price | Unlimited billable clients; project profitability; custom email templates |
| Select | Custom ("Let's Talk") | Unlimited clients; 2 team members included; lower transaction fees; dedicated support |
- 30-day free trial, no contracts and no credit card required.
- Additional team members are listed at US$11 per user per month. Promotional discounts were shown at the time of checking; the regular prices are listed here.
- The pages we checked did not list supported countries or currencies. Confirm support for your tax and currency rules.
Evidence and scope
This profile summarizes FreshBooks’ pricing and invoicing pages, checked on 4 October 2026. We have not tested FreshBooks hands-on. Use our guide to choosing invoicing software to test it against your own billing.
The plan limit that matters most
FreshBooks plans are limited by billable clients: 5 on Lite, 50 on Plus and unlimited on Premium. Count the clients you invoice in a typical year, not a typical month, before choosing a plan. Team members beyond the account owner are an added monthly cost.
Check your country first
The pages we checked did not list supported countries, currencies or tax rules. Wherever you trade, confirm that invoices, tax handling and payment methods work where your business and clients are before importing your records.
Our coverage of FreshBooks
Sources
- FreshBooks pricing (opens in a new tab), FreshBooks (accessed )
- FreshBooks invoicing features (opens in a new tab), FreshBooks (accessed )