FreshBooks alternatives

FreshBooks: Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and small service businesses.

FreshBooks is friendly for freelancers, but it limits clients on the cheaper plans. These tools are free, open source or full accounting suites.

Last updated September 25, 2026

5 alternatives to FreshBooks

QuickBooks

QuickBooks has deeper accounting and reports for growing businesses.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in United States
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Xero

Xero has unlimited users and strong bank feeds.
- Paid
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in New Zealand
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Wave

Wave has free accounting and invoicing.
- Freemium
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made in Canada
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Invoice Ninja

Invoice Ninja is open source for invoices, quotes and payments. You can self-host it.
- Freemium
- Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
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Akaunting

Akaunting is free, open-source accounting.
- Free
- Web
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FreshBooks alternatives compared

Product	Pricing	Platforms	Made in
QuickBooks	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	United States
Xero	Paid	Web, iOS, Android	New Zealand
Wave	Freemium	Web, iOS, Android	Canada
Invoice Ninja	Freemium	Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, Android	–
Akaunting	Free	Web	–

FreshBooks alternatives: frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to FreshBooks?

Popular alternatives to FreshBooks are QuickBooks, Xero and Wave. You can compare their pricing, platforms and the country they're made in on this page.

Is there a free alternative to FreshBooks?

Yes. Akaunting is free to use. Wave and Invoice Ninja have a free plan.

Which FreshBooks alternatives work on iPhone and Android?

QuickBooks, Xero, Wave and Invoice Ninja have apps for both iPhone and Android.