FreshBooks
$23/mo est.
- Entry plan
- USD $23/mo (Lite)
- Users included
- 1 + collaborators
- AU payroll
- No
- BAS/GST
- Limited
- Bank feeds
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- $23/mo
FreshBooks
Invoicing-led accounting popular with freelancers, with strong time and project billing but limited AU compliance.
- Entry plan
- USD $23/mo (Lite)
- Users
- 1 + collaborators
- Payroll
- N/A
- Bank feeds
- Yes
Best for
Freelancers and consultants focused on time tracking and invoicing. USD pricing, limited AU compliance.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Excellent invoicing and time billing
- Simple, friendly interface
- Free accountant access
- Strong project and expense tracking
Cons
- USD pricing only
- No STP Phase 2 and manual BAS setup
- No payroll module
- Client caps on lower plans
About FreshBooks
FreshBooks is a Canadian platform built around invoicing and time tracking, popular with freelancers and consultants. Pricing is USD only, from USD $23/mo (Lite, 5 clients) to USD $70/mo (Premium). It has a dedicated Australian section but limited local compliance: no STP Phase 2 and manual BAS configuration. There is no payroll module.
FreshBooks was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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FreshBooks is best suited to freelancers and consultants focused on time tracking and invoicing. usd pricing, limited au compliance. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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