FreshBooks wins for freelancers and service businesses who bill for time and wan.
FreshBooks has a 4.3 rating vs 4.2 for QuickBooks. QuickBooks is the better pick if you need us small businesses wanting the most widely supported accounting software..
Performance overview
FreshBooks
QuickBooks
Overall
4.34.2
Ease of use
4.84.3
Value for money
4.84.6
Features
Side-by-side comparison
FreshBooks
★ Winner
QuickBooks
Rating
★ 4.3 (234)
★ 4.2 (456)
Starting price
$19/mo (Lite, 5 clients)
$20/mo (Solopreneur)
Free tier
Choose based on your needs
Choose FreshBooks if...
Best for
Freelancers and service businesses who bill for time and want the best invoicing experience.
Most beautiful invoicing experience in any accounting tool
Time tracking to invoice pipeline is seamless
Choose QuickBooks if...
Best for
US small businesses wanting the most widely supported accounting software.
Most widely supported accounting software — every accountant knows it
Comprehensive feature set covering invoicing through tax prep