FreshBooks vs QuickBooks Online
A side-by-side look at what FreshBooks and QuickBooks Online publish about pricing, plans and features.
This page sets the two products' recorded data side by side. It is not an editorial review — nobody has tested either product for this page, and the figures below are not independently verified. Read how we handle data and what each label means.
| Field | FreshBooks | QuickBooks Online |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Accounting | Accounting |
| Entry price | $19/mo | $35/mo |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | 30-day trial | 30-day trial |
| Tagged for | Freelancers | Freelancers |
| G2 rating unverified | 4.5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Capterra rating unverified | 4.5 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
Where they differ
- Entry pricing recorded here is $19/month for FreshBooks and $35/month for QuickBooks Online. Plan structures differ, so these are not like-for-like — check both pricing pages before comparing totals.
Head to head
FreshBooks
FreshBooks is accounting for people who sell their time: freelancers, consultants and agencies who live on invoices, tracked hours and expense receipts. Its invoicing is the best-looking in the category, with retainers, proposals and late-payment reminders built in. It is intentionally lighter on double-entry depth than QuickBooks or Xero — accountants sometimes grumble — and client limits on lower tiers push growing practices upward.
Invoicing and accounting built for freelancers.
What we record about FreshBooks →Reported strengths
- Super easy
- Great invoicing
- Good support
Reported drawbacks
- Client limits on plans
- Less robust accounting
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online is the accounting lingua franca of US small business — the software accountants expect, with the deepest ecosystem of banks, apps and tax integrations. Invoicing, expense capture, mileage and reporting are comprehensive, and the accountant marketplace makes professional help easy to find. Prices have climbed steadily and the interface shows its age in places, but network effects keep it the safe default choice.
The go-to accounting suite for SMBs.
What we record about QuickBooks Online →Reported strengths
- Feature-rich
- Accountant-friendly
- Lots of integrations
Reported drawbacks
- Pricey
- Occasional bugs