FreshBooks

FreshBooks starts at $32/mo (Lite) for the Lite plan, which covers up to five clients. The Plus plan is $60/mo (Plus) for up to 50 clients, and the Premium plan is $98/mo (Premium) for unlimited clients. Prices are billed in AUD.

FreshBooks has limited Australian compliance support. GST can be configured manually on invoices and expenses, but FreshBooks does not offer direct BAS lodgement through the ATO. Australian users typically export reports and work with a registered BAS agent or accountant to complete their Business Activity Statement.

FreshBooks does not have a payroll module (N/A). It does not support STP Phase 2 reporting or superannuation payments. Businesses that need payroll will need a separate solution alongside FreshBooks.

FreshBooks includes 1 + collaborators on all plans, with the option to add team members as collaborators for an additional monthly fee. Accountants can be invited at no charge.

FreshBooks is designed primarily for service-based sole traders and consultants who invoice clients and track time and project costs. Its strengths are polished invoicing, time billing, and expense tracking. It is less suited to businesses that need inventory, payroll, or direct ATO integration, and its client-count caps on lower plans can be limiting as a business grows.

FreshBooks excels at time tracking and project billing, making it popular with consultants and creatives. Xero covers a broader set of Australian compliance needs, including direct BAS lodgement, STP payroll, and a much larger accountant network. For a sole trader doing simple invoicing, FreshBooks is intuitive; for anyone needing payroll or direct ATO lodgement, Xero or MYOB are more practical options.

Yes. FreshBooks supports multi-currency invoicing, which is useful for Australian freelancers billing international clients. You can create invoices in a client's currency and track expenses in foreign currencies.