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Accounting Software Built Exclusively for You, The Non-Accountant

FreshBooks is the only cloud accounting solution that’s designed exclusively for small business owners. In fact, over 10 million self-employed people love FreshBooks and use it to save time and get paid faster.

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RIDICULOUSLY EASY TO USE Your time is valuable. That’s why FreshBooks makes it simple to get more work done in fewer clicks. You’ll be able to get back to doing what you love in no time.
AWARD-WINNING SUPPORT FOR AN AWARD-WINNING PRODUCT The FreshBooks Support Team is fast, friendly and reliable. No matter what plan you’re on, you’ll speak to a real human in just a few rings.
TRANSPARENT PRICING AND PACKAGES FreshBooks subscriptions are clear and easy to understand. Plus, each one comes complete with standard features you need to run your small business like time tracking, expense rebilling and more.
LOVED BY MILLIONS OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS Since FreshBooks is designed exclusively for small business owners who bill for their time, 97.3% of customers would recommend FreshBooks.
FREQUENT SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS TO SAVE YOU MORE TIME FreshBooks is always improving your experience based on real feedback from real customers. In fact, every month you can expect updates that will make running your business even easier.

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Switch from QuickBooks Today

Make the switch from QuickBooks today and see why FreshBooks is the number one choice for freelancers and entrepreneurs. Join over ten million users already using FreshBooks over QuickBooks. Say goodbye to headaches and hello to ridiculously easy accounting.

Easy-to-Use Accounting & Bookkeeping Features

Invoicing

Payments

Accounting

Expenses

Time Tracking

Projects

Reporting

Payroll

Near-Instant Invoicing

Impress your clients with professional-quality invoices you can create and send in moments, then de-stress yourself by accepting payments online. Use automatic payment reminders to keep your cash flow flowing.

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Bill Clients Fast, Get Paid Faster

Build custom invoices for your clients, set up automated recurring billing and payment options, and get paid 2x faster—all on the same platform.

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Keep an Eye on the Big Picture

Simple or complex, your finances tell you how your business is doing. FreshBooks’ easy-to-use Double-Entry Accounting tools and reports show profitability, cash flow health, and details your spending.

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Never Miss an Expense

FreshBooks lets you snap receipt photos, forward email receipts to your account, and import expenses from your bank account. Then organize and assign them to clients. Tracking every dollar keeps you ready for tax time.

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Track Time to the Minute

You (and your team) work on lots of projects at once, and missing billable time can be costly. Time Tracking in FreshBooks makes it easy for teams to log time and automatically add it to invoices, so all time is accounted for.

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Keep Everyone on the Same Page

With a business to run and projects to manage, it’s tough to keep everyone synced up and on schedule. Projects in FreshBooks make it easy for your clients, team, and contractors to collaborate, and share files and updates…all in one place.

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Know Your Business Better

Easily track every dollar in and out of your business then run reports to see how your business is doing. And at tax time, do it yourself or just give your accountant access to quickly find what they need.

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Pay Your Team in 5 Clicks

Simplify paying your team when you run payroll right from your FreshBooks account. Automatically file & pay payroll taxes and get a complete view of your accounting, billing, and payroll in one place.

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Powerful Features Included in All Plans:

Customize invoices and look professional
Accept credit cards online and get paid faster
Automatically import expenses to track spending
Dashboards that keep your finger on the pulse

Create estimates that help you win jobs
Time tracking to never miss a billable hour
Project budgets that keep your team on track
Powerful reports with insights about your business

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Why Other Small Business Owners Made the Switch

Super User-Friendly: “I was convinced I was going to have to pay for QuickBooks, and it was clunky to use, more than I was wanting to pay, and overkill for my needs. When I signed up for a trial of FreshBooks, I fell in love. It’s super user-friendly and has fantastic customer support.”

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Stop Struggling: “I had been struggling with QuickBooks, constantly saying ‘There has to be a better way!’ Then, a friend recommended FreshBooks. I took it for a test drive and was amazed. FreshBooks is the better way.”

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Seamless Experience: “I started out with Quickbooks online but it was too clunky to use. Freshbooks made things a lot easier.”

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Why Now’s The Time To Try FreshBooks

Award Winning Support

Help is free and you’ll always get a real, live human faster than you can say “Wow, that was crazy fast and super helpful.”

Safe and Secure

FreshBooks protects your personal information with industry standard SSL and encryption so your business is always safe and secure.

30-Day Guarantee

Try FreshBooks today, risk-free. Cancel your account within 30 days and you’ll receive an automatic refund, down to the last penny.

Still Need a Hand Deciding?

Have more questions about whether FreshBooks is the right alternative to Xero for your business? The FreshBooks Support Team is here to answer any questions that you might have. Give them a shout at 1.866.303.6061 or support@freshbooks.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Does FreshBooks automate my accounting tasks?

FreshBooks automates lots of your accounting so you can spend more time focusing on your work and your clients. You can have invoices automatically generate and send, expenses automatically tracked and even have your payments automatically recorded, all without you lifting a finger.

Can I use FreshBooks while away from my office?

You sure can. FreshBooks’ iOS and Android apps let you painlessly invoice your clients and track expenses wherever and whenever you need to.

Can I accept credit card payments through FreshBooks?

Absolutely. With FreshBooks Payments you can start accepting credit card payments online right away, with zero set up required.

Is my data safe in the cloud?

The safety of your private data is our top priority, that’s why it’s protected by 256-bit SSL encryption — the gold standard in Internet security. FreshBooks is cloud based and uses industry – leading secure servers.

Does Freshbooks allow for teams to collaborate?

Yup. With FreshBooks both you and your team can collaborate on and track time towards the same projects and clients. Your team members can also help you with your accounting by creating invoices and tracking their expenses.

Is FreshBooks compatible with a Mac?

Great news: FreshBooks is available on any device — desktop, mobile or tablet and plays nicely with both Mac and PC.