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FreshBooks Pricing (March 2026)
Starting from $21/mo
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does FreshBooks cost?
FreshBooks starts at $21/mo with 3 plans available.
Free TierNo
Starting Price$21/mo
Number of Plans3
Billing Cyclemonthly
Pricing Modelsubscription
All Plans
Most Popular
Plus
$38/mo
Billed monthly
- 50 billable clients
- Time tracking
- Proposals
- Advanced reporting
Premium
$65/mo
Billed monthly
- 500 billable clients
- Double-entry accounting
- Custom fields
- Team time tracking
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Lite | Plus | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 billable clients | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Unlimited invoices | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Expense tracking | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Basic reports | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 50 billable clients | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time tracking | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Proposals | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Advanced reporting | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 500 billable clients | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Double-entry accounting | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Custom fields | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Team time tracking | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Team Cost Calculator
Estimated monthly costs based on team size (price per user × team members):
| Team Size | Lite | Plus | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 users | $105/mo | $190/mo | $325/mo |
| 10 users | $210/mo | $380/mo | $650/mo |
| 25 users | $525/mo | $950/mo | $1,625/mo |
| 50 users | $1,050/mo | $1,900/mo | $3,250/mo |
Is FreshBooks Worth It?
4.5/5 from 4,496 reviews
There is no free tier, but most paid plans include a trial period.
Paid plans range from $21/mo (Lite) to $65/mo (Premium). Most users pick the Plus plan.
Best for: Freelancers and solopreneurs managing invoicing and expenses, Small service-based businesses tracking time and billable hours, Non-accountants needing simple double-entry bookkeeping. Keep in mind: no perpetual free tier beyond 30-day trial.
FreshBooks Pros & Cons
Pros
- Intuitive interface designed for non-accountants and small businesses
- Automates invoicing, payments, expenses, and reporting saving up to 553 hours per year
- Accurate double-entry accounting with tax-ready reports
- Mobile accessibility without PC installation required
- Secure cloud storage and online payments
- Award-winning customer support with human contact
- Strong automation reduces manual bookkeeping tasks
Cons
- No perpetual free tier beyond 30-day trial
- Limited to small business focus, may not scale for enterprises
- Dependent on integrations for advanced payroll and complex features
- Pricing transparency could be improved for detailed cost planning
- Learning curve for complex customizations despite basic ease-of-use
Frequently Asked Questions
FreshBooks starts at $21/mo, billed monthly. There are 3 plans available.
No, FreshBooks does not currently offer a free plan, though most paid plans include a trial period.
The most affordable paid plan is Lite at $21/mo.
With a 4.5/5 rating from 4,496 reviews, FreshBooks is well-regarded. Best for: Freelancers and solopreneurs managing invoicing and expenses, Small service-based businesses tracking time and billable hours, Non-accountants needing simple double-entry bookkeeping.
FreshBooks bills monthly. The pricing model is subscription.
FreshBooks offers 3 plans: Lite, Plus, Premium.