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Best FreshBooks alternatives in 2026

Looking for something other than FreshBooks? Below are 8 tools that do the same job, compared with FreshBooks's $23/month starting price. 4 of them start cheaper, 3 have a free plan. Ordered by our rating, never by commission.

FreshBooks what you have now

Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses.

No free plan

$23/mo

All FreshBooks alternatives

  1. QuickBooks OnlineOur top pick

    $38/mo

    The most widely used small-business accounting software in the US.

    โœ“ Free plan

  2. 2

    Cloud ERP and accounting for growing and mid-size companies.

    Price on request

  3. 3

    $27/mo

    Cloud accounting with unlimited users on every plan.

  4. 4

    Cloud financial management for mid-size companies.

    Price on request

  5. 5

    Online accounting from Zoho with a free plan.

    โœ“ Free plan

  6. 6

    $15.83/mo

    Free invoicing and accounting for very small businesses.

    โœ“ Free plan

  7. 7

    $8.99/mo

    Track business and personal finances in one app.

    From $8.99/month

  8. 8

    Low-cost accounting software for small US businesses.

    From $20/month ยท Trial: 30 days

How do you pick the right FreshBooks alternative?

It depends on why you're leaving. On a tight budget? Quicken Business & Personal has the lowest starting price in this list. Want to start free? Zoho Books has a free plan. Want the best all-rounder? Start with QuickBooks Online.

Before you switch

  • Export your data from FreshBooks first (contacts, projects, invoices or tickets).
  • Check when your FreshBooks contract renews; yearly plans usually don't refund unused months.
  • Start a free trial of your top pick and import a small test set before you move everything.

See how we check prices, or compare every accounting software side by side on the Accounting software page.

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