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FreshBooks: Polished Invoicing When Client Work Pays the Bills

Charge clients professionally with time tracking, automatic reminders, and payment links — a paid step up from free Wave when unpaid invoices become a cash-flow problem.

Last updated October 11, 2026

FreshBooks invoicing software for freelancers

At a Glance

  1. Lite starts around $19/mo (editorial, billed annually often lower)
  2. Strong invoicing, time tracking, and payment reminders
  3. Client caps by tier — upgrade as your roster grows
  4. 30-day trial to test before you leave Wave
  5. Pair with a business bank for tax set-asides

Key Features

  • Integrates with Stripe
  • Integrates with PayPal
  • Integrates with Gusto
  • Integrates with QuickBooks
  • Integrates with Google Workspace
  • Available on Web
  • Available on iOS
  • Available on Android

Plans & Pricing

Lite

$19 /mo

  • Up to 5 billable clients
  • Unlimited invoices and expenses
  • Time tracking
  • Online payments
  • Mileage tracking (basic)

Plus

$33 /mo

  • Up to 50 billable clients
  • All Lite features, plus:
  • Client retainers and proposals
  • Automated payment reminders
  • Accountant access

Premium

$60 /mo

  • Unlimited clients
  • All Plus features, plus:
  • Client portal extras
  • Advanced reporting
  • Priority support options

Our Verdict

Strengths

  • Client-facing invoices look more professional than DIY templates
  • Automatic reminders reduce chase-email overhead
  • Time tracking ties hours to invoices cleanly
  • Integrations cover Stripe, PayPal, and payroll adjacent tools

Limitations

  • Monthly fee vs Wave’s free invoicing core
  • Lite’s 5-client cap is tight for growing freelancers
  • Payment processing fees still apply on top of subscription
  • Not a full ERP for multi-location agencies

Who It's For

Best for

  • Consultants and freelancers with recurring clients
  • Service businesses that invoice weekly and track hours
  • Gig-adjacent pros who also sell project work

Consider alternatives if

  • Hobby sellers who only need a handful of free invoices a year
  • Enterprise teams needing deep inventory and manufacturing
  • Users seeking banking or investment products inside the app

Compare Similar Products

Wave Accounting & Invoicing Send invoices, track expenses, and run basic reports at $0/month — then pay only when clients pay you by card or when you add payroll-style services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is FreshBooks?

Published tiers often start near $19/mo for Lite, with Plus and Premium higher. Annual billing discounts are common — confirm current list prices on FreshBooks’ pricing page.

Is there a free trial?

FreshBooks typically offers a 30-day free trial. No long-term free invoicing tier comparable to Wave’s forever-free plan.

FreshBooks vs Wave for gig workers?

If most income is marketplace payouts (Uber, DoorDash) and you invoice rarely, Wave’s free plan is enough. If client invoices and unpaid balances are the bottleneck, FreshBooks usually pays for itself.

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