FreshBooks vs Heard

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Two Bookkeeping tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict

On the data we hold, FreshBooks comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says
  • Heard starts lower, at $10.75/mo against $23/mo.
  • In our Bookkeeping ranking, FreshBooks places 10 and Heard 14 of 20.

Side by side

FreshBooks and Heard compared
At a glance
Starts at$23/mo$10.75/mo
Free planNoNo
APIYesNot known yet
MCP serverYesYes
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Plans and pricing

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FreshBooks

  • Litesolopreneurs billing up to 5 clients$23/mo
  • Plusfreelancers managing up to 50 clients$43/mo
  • Premiumcontractors with unlimited clients$70/mo
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Heard

  • LiteNew solo sole proprietors$149/mo
  • EssentialEstablished solo LLC owners$199/mo
  • PremiumS corporations and group practices$299/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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Choose FreshBooks if…

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We haven't written up who Heard suits yet.

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