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FreshBooks Reviews: 4.5/5 — Highly Rated

FreshBooks Overview
What is FreshBooks?

FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting software preferred by numerous small to medium enterprises for its ability to easily manage and streamline finances. Core features include expensive tracking and invoicing, and it also helps improve operational transparency through reporting and time-tracking features.

Company 2ndSite Inc. dba FreshBooks
Year founded 2003
Company size 201-500 employees
Headquarters Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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FreshBooks Product Details
Capabilities
API
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, Mobile Android, Mobile iPad, Mobile iPhone, On-Premise Linux
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Languages English
FreshBooks Pros and Cons
Pros
  • 'Lite plan is great for startups (includes 5 billable clients)
  • You can track unlimited expenses and send unlimited estimates
  • Clients can pay you using credit cards
Cons
  • Limited invoice customization
  • The mobile app could use improvements
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Accounting software integrations
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
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AI Assist / automated guidance
AI-based tools / automation beyond categorization
AI or automation tools (chatbot / assistant)
Analytics / key performance indicators (KPIs)
Annual tax filing support (personal &/or business)
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API or white-label partner capabilities
API / third-party integrations
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Last updated: August 29, 2026
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681 FreshBooks Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Elizabeth H.
Founder
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"I love FreshBooks, its simple to use and has all the accounting tools I need."
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

Time tracking and how seamlessly it's connected to invoicing.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

Not having more functions for individual project tracking, like schedules and timelines.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

get paid faster.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Octaiviea R.
Founder
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"I would have floundered without FreshBooks!"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

It’s modern, clean, and easy to use interface.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

I would love to periodically have someone check in to make sure I am getting the best use from all the products offered.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

My clients appreciate the brand consistency and simplicity in viewing and paying their invoices.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great software!"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

FreshBooks has made invoicing and getting paid much easier as my business grows.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

There really isn’t too much I dislike. The expense tracking could be easier and add more flexibility.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I’m able to automatically follow up and track income and invoices a lot easier.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great service!"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

Its easy to use and works for my small business.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

I click the remember for next time when entering expenses but it does not do this function.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is easy to use and I can get my accounting work done quickly and efficiently.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Deb S.
Project Manager And Freelance Writer
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"Easy accounting and tracking for solo entrepreneurs"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

I like the time tracking features the best. I keep track of all my time on projects. I also like the ease of invoicing my clients.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

I would like the ability to be able to charge clients for the use of credit cards. These charges are pretty high for a small business and my clients would be happy to pay for the convenience.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I'm not an accountant. I like that Freshbooks makes it easy to handle my expenses and invoicing.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"The easiest way to manage your billing"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

Ease of use to set-up, invoice and track billings.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

I wish I could have more customers saved in the basic plan - it's annoying to only be able to manage five at a time.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Since I migrated to FreshBooks, my invoicing has become much easier to set up and manage - and I look much more professional. Greatest benefit is being able to track all outstanding invoices in one place and sort by customer or other key parameters.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Freshbooks. Best in Class!"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

Freshbooks is simple to use, fully of useful features and reports, and perhaps best of all, they have the best customer support I have ever witnessed in my 30 years online. Bravo!

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

The only thing I've ever found to dislike is the 50 character limit when creating a title for an invoice.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have solved a myriad of problems, which is important since I am a small company with limited accounting resources---namely me. Freshbooks provides me with everything I need to stay on top of both day to day and long-term numbers relating to my business. They provide me with reports that I couldn't dream of that provide new and helpful insights into how we are performing.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Karen I.
Founder
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"Excellent Customer Service"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

The quick response to issues and questions. The friendly follow up and resolution to challenges.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

I have individual clients that work for the same company. For example, 50 Realtors who all work for Keller Williams. Would like the invoices to be able to auto-populate so I don't have to continue to fill out the same business name and address over and over.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ease of issuing and paying invoices online. Quick resolution when we need to refund a client.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great small business tool!"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

It is easy to create multiple billing rates for various consulting arrangements, UI is very well realized. Reports make tax preparation quite simple.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

I think the pricing change was rather sudden, and not handled all that well from a PR standpoint.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

I’ve never had a billing platform this flexible. I’ve juggled simultaneous projects as a cloud strategy consultant, Engineering Process, and general IT consulting, all with different clients and billing rates. This was more difficult before FreshBooks.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 27, 2020
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Brian D.
Founder
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"Very good starting out"
What do you like best about FreshBooks?

Ease of use. Generating invoices and interfacing with clients is a breeze.

What do you dislike about FreshBooks?

The 5 client cap before having to upgrade to a higher tier of pricing.

What problems is FreshBooks solving and how is that benefiting you?

Invoicing and keeping tax prep to a minimum.