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QuickBooks vs. FreshBooks: Which is best for your business in 2026

Compare the features, pricing plans, and add-ons available with both QuickBooks and FreshBooks to find the best accounting solution for your business.

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QuickBooks vs FreshBooks

 
Plan overview
Plans & pricingPer company file/EIN EasyStart: $7/mo, Essentials: $32.50/mo,
Plus: $19/mo, Advanced: $38/mo
Save a minimum of 50% for 3 months*
Lite: $22/mo, Plus: $35/mo, Premium: $60/mo, Select: custom pricing
Multiple usersTeam and accountant collaboration EasyStart: 1, Essentials: 3,
Plus: 5, Advanced: 25
Additional $13/user
Customer supportPhone support, live chat, help articles, and video tutorials No direct phone number for lower plans
Accounting and reporting
General accountingJournal entries and chart of accounts customization
Bank reconcilingBank feed imports, categorizations, and transaction matching
Accounts receivableInvoice tracking, notifications, and professional invoice creation Starter plan
Accounts payableBills viewed by due date, payment automation, and multiple vendor payments Available in Premium plan
Financial reportingCash flow visibility, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting Budgets available in Plus and Advanced, forecasting available in Advanced
Industry specific
Inventory managementInventory and costs of goods tracking Available in Plus and Advanced plans
Project profitabilityIncome and expense tracking on individual projects Available in Plus and Advanced plans
E-commerce app integrationShopify, eBay, and Amazon app integration
Ecosystem add-ons (extra cost)
Payroll and timePayroll direct deposit, payroll automation, and time tracking
Accept paymentsBank transfers, credit card, and Apple Pay payments No card reader option

*Discount offer. See offer terms below.

Pricing reflects total monthly costs as of July 3, 2025. Total cost per year is calculated by adding all the features that require additional fees.

Pricing may vary subject to discounted introductory rates. Pricing and feature list accurate as per FreshBooks Canada’s website on July 3, 2025.

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QuickBooks vs FreshBooks comparison overview 2025

QuickBooks and FreshBooks are both popular accounting software, but they serve different business stages and needs. FreshBooks is primarily designed for freelancers, small businesses, and service-based professionals, focusing on invoicing, time tracking, and project management.

QuickBooks, however, is a connected platform that supports sole proprietors and small to medium-sized businesses. It offers a more advanced and scalable solution like built-in payroll, cash flow forecasting, and customizable user roles, enabling you to manage a wider range of business functions in one place.

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EasyStart
Build your financial foundation
1 user
Plus access for your accountant
Includes:
Intuit Intelligence
AI-powered bank feeds
Categorizes your transactions quickly and accurately for fast approval.
Sales Tax AI
BETA
Flags discrepancies and suggests corrections to make before you file.
Sales and sales tax
Invoice and payments
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Boost efficiency and profitability
Bonus savings
5 users
Plus access for your accountant
Everything in EasyStart, and:
Intuit Intelligence
Accounting AI
Suggests categories for transactions and detects anomalies to keep your books clean.
Customer AI
Prioritizes leads from your inbox and personalizes email followups.
Inventory tracking
Budgeting
Project profitability
Class and location tracking
built for scale
built for scale
Advanced
Scale with greater customization
Bonus savings
25 users
Plus access for your accountant
Everything in Plus, and:
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Finance AI
Analyzes your data against financial plans and surfaces insights to drive profitability.**
Project Management AI
Gets projects started faster by auto-populating drafts with details pre-filled.
Custom roles and permissions
Unlimited classes and locations
Custom report builder
Workflow automation
Data sync with Excel

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EasyStart
Build your financial foundation
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Boost efficiency and profitability
Bonus savings
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Bonus savings
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Automated bookkeeping
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Tax deductions
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Automated bank feeds
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Multiple currencies
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Revenue recognition
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Auto-track fixed assets
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Receipt capture
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Estimates
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Notes and tasks management
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Lead management
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Contract upload and e-signature
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Proposals
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Custom report builder
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Data sync with Excel
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Autosave & Data Protection
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Reports
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Custom roles and permissions
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Class and location tracking
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Batch invoices and expenses
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User-friendly
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QuickBooks' user-friendly interface makes navigating your finances a breeze, even if you're not an accounting expert. The layout and simple design ensure that you can find what you need quickly and efficiently.

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Solid customer
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With QuickBooks, you'll get expert help from real people through phone and live chat six days a week. Our specialists are here to support you with every part of your QuickBooks journey, from the initial switch to onboarding.

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Smart app
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Seamlessly connect QuickBooks to over 750 apps and tools, creating a unified hub for your business operations. From CRM systems to payment processors, QuickBooks integrates with a wide range of popular platforms, saving you time and effort.

Overview of FreshBooks plans

FreshBooks provides four distinct pricing plans tailored to different business needs: Lite, Plus, Premium, and Select. Each plan offers varying levels of functionality and support.

Lite

Lite is a budget-friendly plan ideal for freelancers. It covers the fundamentals, including invoicing with bank and credit card payment capabilities, unlimited expense tracking and estimate sending, and basic financial reports.

Plus

Designed for self-employed professionals, Plus offers everything in Lite, plus unlimited invoicing to up to 50 clients, unlimited estimates and proposals, automatic expense receipt data capture, and tools that allow collaboration with your accountant.

Premium

Premium is a plan for businesses with contractors. It includes everything in Plus, as well as customized email templates, unlimited invoicing to an unlimited number of clients, automatic bill receipt data capture, and profitability summaries.

Select

Businesses with employees can choose the Select plan. This customizable plan includes everything in Premium plus a dedicated support number, access to lower credit card transaction fees, advanced payment solutions, and optional add-ons.

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Invoicing

Use the invoice generator to create professional-looking invoices complete with tracked time and expenses.

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Customer support

FreshBooks provides live chat for quick assistance, email support for detailed inquiries, and a Help Center with articles for self-service troubleshooting. The Select plan includes a dedicated support phone number.

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Integrations

Users can integrate FreshBooks with over 100 partner apps to extend its core functionality. FreshBooks also integrates with Zapier to connect with thousands of more apps.

See how QuickBooks works

QuickBooks is a standout choice for small-to midsize businesses thanks to its intuitive interface and robust features. It has plans to help businesses streamline accounting tasks, manage contractors, track inventory, and automatically calculate sales tax, all while offering comprehensive live support. Whether you’re a solopreneur or looking to scale your operations, QuickBooks is a user-friendly solution designed to grow with your needs.

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