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FreshBooks vs QuickBooks
By Cathy Riddell · Prices checked 25 Oct 2026 · Last updated 25 Oct 2026
How this page was made: I compared each vendor’s official pricing and feature pages on 25 Oct 2026. Hands-on test notes are added only after I’ve used the product on a real account; until then they’re marked as pending. My review method.
How do FreshBooks and QuickBooks compare?
| Tool | Best for | Price (official page) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreshBooks | Freelancers and service businesses that invoice clients | Lite US$23/mo, Plus US$43/mo, Premium US$70/mo (official page, checked 25 Oct 2026) | Visit FreshBooks |
| QuickBooks Online | Small businesses needing full bookkeeping | Check current pricing on the official QuickBooks Online pricing page | Visit QuickBooks Online |
What do FreshBooks plans cost?
| Plan | Regular price | Main limit (official page) |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | US$23/mo | Invoice 5 clients |
| Plus | US$43/mo | Invoice 50 clients; receipt scanning; accountant access |
| Premium | US$70/mo | Unlimited clients |
On 25 Oct 2026 FreshBooks showed 80% off for 4 months and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Add-ons: team members US$11/user/mo, Advanced Payments US$20/mo, Payroll US$40/mo + US$6/user.
What does QuickBooks cost?
Check current QuickBooks pricing; the page couldn’t be read on 25 Oct 2026.
What’s the catch with FreshBooks?
Plans are capped by the number of clients you bill, and extra team members cost extra. Count both before choosing.
[Cathy to add: hands-on notes from a real FreshBooks and QuickBooks account: plan tested, date, what was set up, screenshots]
Visit FreshBooks Visit QuickBooks Online
Frequently asked questions
Is FreshBooks cheaper than QuickBooks?
FreshBooks Lite is US$23/mo at regular price (official page, 25 Oct 2026). Compare with QuickBooks’ current plans and promotions.
Does FreshBooks limit clients?
Yes: Lite 5 clients, Plus 50, Premium unlimited.
Cathy is an Adelaide-based digital agency founder who sets up and runs small-business software for real clients. She writes every BizStacked guide and keeps the prices on each page dated and sourced. How I review →
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Sources
- https://www.freshbooks.com/pricing: FreshBooks official pricing page, checked 25 Oct 2026
- https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/: QuickBooks Online official pricing page, could not be read in full on 25 Oct 2026; no price quoted
Prices are in USD unless stated and come only from the official vendor pages above. Vendors change prices and run promotions often, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Star ratings aren’t published until hands-on testing is complete.