FreshBooks vs QuickBooks

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

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

What the data says
  • Only QuickBooks has a free plan to start on.
  • FreshBooks starts lower, at $23/mo against $38/mo.
  • Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
  • In our Bookkeeping ranking, QuickBooks places 3 and FreshBooks 10 of 20.

Side by side

FreshBooks and QuickBooks compared
At a glance
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Starts at$23/mo$38/mo
Free planNoYes
APIYesYes
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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QuickBooks

  • Free1 user, no accountant access, one direct bank connection; no credit card required.Free
  • Simple Start1 user plus access for 2 accountants. Regular price; new customers get 50 percent off for 3 months.$38/mo
  • Essentials3 users plus access for 2 accountants. Regular price; 50 percent off for 3 months for new customers.$85/mo
  • Plus5 users plus access for 2 accountants. Regular price; 50 percent off for 3 months for new customers.$140/mo
  • Advanced25 users plus access for 3 accountants. Regular price; 50 percent off for 3 months for new customers.$340/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…

We haven't written up who FreshBooks suits yet.
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Choose QuickBooks if…

Small businesses and their bookkeepers, mainly in markets where Intuit sells it, that want cloud accounting with bank feeds, invoicing and reports and an accountant who can log in.

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