FreshBooks Software

FreshBooks Reviews

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Total 2074 reviews

4.6

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

67%

4

Stars

27%

3

Stars

4%

2

Stars

1%

1

Stars

1%

Satisfaction score

Ease of use

9

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

9

PPPR

Patti Peeples, PhD, RPh

Pharmaceuticals, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
April 2019

user review...

Pros

Love how quick to learn and packed with useful features it is for a small business that needs to manage invoices. One standout option is the automated email to clients when an invoice isn't paid which has been a real help for our Accounts Receivable follow-ups. I've also used the reporting area to see sales broken down by customer which makes it easier to track where revenue is coming from.

Cons

Mostly it focuses on a couple core tasks and performs them really well but it won't fully replace a more comprehensive accounting tool like QuickBooks. Still, if your main needs are Accounts Receivable and invoicing, it does its job.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

A

Anonymous

Public Relations and Communications, 1-10 employees

Less than a year

4.0
April 2019

solid invoicing and expense app

Pros

Really enjoy the mobile app, it makes it simple to handle both invoicing and expensing in one place which saves a lot of time.

Cons

Hasn't held up as well when the business gets bigger and you're dealing with higher volume.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

8

Customer Support

9

Functionality

8

RE

Roberta Ellis

Apparel & Fashion, 1-10 employees

Less than a year

5.0
April 2019

im satisfied

Pros

Quite indispensable tool for my business accounting needs. It's simple, feels adaptive and handles the basics really well-tracking income and expenses, plus managing invoices without a fuss. Keeping everything organized is a big win and the customer support team has been quick to respond with clear, helpful info.

Cons

There was a period when syncing took longer than it should have. That led to a couple of invoices sending overdue payment notifications to customers even though the payments were already made. After reaching out, support helped me get it sorted.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

VS

Varinder Singh

Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
April 2019

5 stars

Pros

It makes it really convenient to log working hours for multiple projects and it even keeps the project descriptions alongside the time entries. It cut down on my paperwork and saved me a lot of hassle which is why I've really come to rely on it.

Cons

"Day" view feels a bit odd. I also think the calendar needs improvement so the hours worked show up in different colors, right now it's not as quick to scan and find what you need.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

10

Customer Support

9

Functionality

10

A

Anonymous

Management Consulting, 1-10 employees

Less than a year

5.0
April 2019

fast bookkeeping and invoicing

Pros

Totally enjoy how easy this software is to use. It makes it simple to manage my books, clients and invoices all in one place. Using it has cut down the time I spend on bookkeeping and invoicing quite a bit.

Cons

I haven't run into anything I genuinely dislike yet.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

10

Customer Support

9

Functionality

10

A

Anonymous

Industrial Automation, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
April 2019

so accessible

Pros

Covers both invoicing and time tracking so I don't have to juggle multiple tools. The overall quality feels solid and it's definitely simple to use. There are also multiple platform integrations which makes getting paid much simpler.

Cons

The pricing isn't especially budget-friendly though it feels justified given what you get.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

8

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

JL

Jose Lopez

Internet, 1-10 employees

Free Trial

5.0
April 2019

excellent for small business accounting

Pros

Learning about cloud accounting made me curious and it turned out to be a really useful option. It feels like a solid fit for anyone handling accounting for a small business or for someone starting their very first company. The interface is thoughtfully designed and simple to navigate so you don't need to be an accounting professional to get the hang of it. There are lots of templates for forms and it also supports integrating other services which helps organize workflows. My favorite part is the mobile app, using it on my phone is much more convenient than logging in on a computer.

Cons

Even though it's a good tool, the monthly subscription is a bit pricey. There's also a cap on how many people you can grant access to and some features are locked behind higher pricing tiers so the more you pay, the more functionality you unlock.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

8

Customer Support

9

Functionality

9

SH

Shawn Henrichs

Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

More than a year

4.0
April 2019

brilliant results

Pros

This company has kept improving the product for the last few years, adding new features and real value since I started using it.

Cons

Came across some occasional bugs when I was using it with Chrome though that hasn't been an issue lately. Pricing also seems to keep climbing at a steady pace.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

7

Value for money

9

Customer Support

7

Functionality

8

MS

Marc Sapetti

Design, 1-10 employees

More than a year

4.0
April 2019

dashboard is great

Pros

Honestly, it made my workday easier. I'm able to log the hours I spend on each project and for every client, then bill them based on that info. It's helped my revenue because the whole process is more automated and I no longer risk forgetting to invoice clients. Also, the smartphone app is really handy for adding time while I'm on the go.

Cons

Unfortunately, I can't connect Swiss bank accounts directly to my profile so that part has to be handled manually. Invoice customization is helpful but there are only three design templates to choose from so the options feel a bit limited.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

7

Value for money

7

Customer Support

7

Functionality

7

LS

Logan Smith

Internet, 500+ employees

More than a year

5.0
April 2019

fantastic integrations

Pros

It quickly became my go-to product thanks to the features it brings. Pricing feels reasonable which makes it even more appealing. The interface is very user-friendly and I particularly appreciate how well it integrates with other programs I already use. There's also a solid selection of templates which helps make invoices and work documents look polished. Also, the customer support has been excellent whenever I've needed help. Overall, it's a strong option for managing company finances in an effective and efficient way and it covers the accounting needs I have.

Cons

No real downsides have shown up for me so far. Everything has been working smoothly and I haven't run into any trouble or hindrances while using it.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

BL

Ben Lai

Professional Training & Coaching, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
April 2019

quick support

Pros

Feels genuinely simple to use and their customer service is really responsive whenever I have questions. It removes most of the hassle from handling invoices, tracking expenses and pulling together financial reports.

Cons

So I have nothing major to complain about, it's doing exactly what I need it to do.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

9

Functionality

9

KJ

Kristi Jackson

Computer Software, 101-500 employees

More than a year

5.0
March 2019

freshbooks time tracking is great

Pros

Writing about the positives, it has a user-friendly interface that keeps grabbing my attention and makes it easy to see why people keep choosing it over other options. Another standout benefit is that it's simple to use. I especially enjoy the time tracking feature, it's been a big help in saving my time and keeping my work organized.

Cons

Honestly I'm not running into any issues. Most of the feature set feels strong and well thought out and everything I've used has worked smoothly so there's really nothing I'd want to complain about.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

10

Functionality

9

A

Anonymous

Computer Software, 51-100 employees

Less than a year

3.0
March 2019

good templates

Pros

The UI feels really well designed and stays super responsive which makes it enjoyable to work in and faster to get things done. I also like the default setup and the wide variety of templates. Customer support has been genuinely helpful whenever I needed assistance. Overall, it covers the core accounting tasks pretty well.

Cons

Subscription options feel a bit narrow and with smaller teams or lighter usage the pricing can start to feel expensive. Automation still needs improvement too, there were quite a few bugs during my setup/implementation which slowed me down for a while.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

7

Value for money

3

Customer Support

3

Functionality

6

MJ

Mike Jessop

Leisure, Travel & Tourism, 500+ employees

More than a year

5.0
March 2019

Makes invoicing organized

Pros

From my perspective, this is an outstanding product. It's helped me a lot with organizing all my invoices and the service quality has been consistently strong. Feels like one of the most complete online accounting packages out there, with plenty of useful features. The interface is simple enough for anyone to pick up quickly and I also appreciate how fast I can access everything on my mobile devices.

Cons

There's really nothing negative to report. I'm happy with all the features and functionality it offers and customer support has been excellent. Overall, it's the best solution I've found for managing my books so I don't have any complaints at all.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

CR

Christopher Roy

Computer Software, 101-500 employees

More than a year

5.0
March 2019

Strong finance management platform

Pros

This feels like one of the best platforms for handling company finances efficiently. Everything is organized in a really professional way and the results have been consistently solid. I also appreciate how it tracks time and keeps everything managed securely and conveniently. It's essentially become a central spot for everyone so there's much less time wasted on paperwork thanks to the helpful features and overall functionality.

Cons

I don't have any downsides to mention here.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

A

Anonymous

Design, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
March 2019

perfect for us

Pros

I really enjoyed the customizable invoicing features. I could add my logo and interface is so neat!

Cons

Free tier is pretty limited though it's still free... so I can't call it a major downside.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

8

A

Anonymous

Computer & Network Security, 500+ employees

More than a year

5.0
March 2019

well-organized tools in one

Pros

Everything stays neatly grouped rather than getting scattered across tons of places. It's also nice that you can use multiple tools with different functionalities from a single package.

Cons

Nobody ever gets to 100% perfect. At most, it can be around 99.9%... so it's worth trying once, comparing and seeing the difference for yourself.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

9

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

A

Anonymous

Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
March 2019

satisfied user

Pros

It actually works like a complete online accounting package, covering invoicing and tracking and the rest of the workflow and it's genuinely simple to use day to day.

Cons

When the team rolled out an update with a new release and refreshed interface/design, moving older invoices over to the new version was pretty painful and we hit a few snags. That migration hassle was a one-off situation though.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

10

Customer Support

8

Functionality

10

JK

JAMES KIMATHI

Consumer Goods, 500+ employees

More than a year

4.0
March 2019

keeps everything on track

Pros

We use this software to create business invoices and it's been helping me keep all my account operations in order for my small business. The interface is pretty simple so I didn't need advanced skills to start using the features. The templates are also a big plus, they let me handle financial calculations in a more organized, consistent way.

Cons

Monthly subscription feels a bit pricey which could make it hard for some people to afford.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

9

Customer Support

8

Functionality

7

A

Anonymous

Environmental Services, 500+ employees

More than a year

4.0
March 2019

so good

Pros

Genuinely simple to use and makes invoicing and accounting feel much more manageable than they otherwise would. The whole setup helps organize customer invoices without adding extra hassle and the time tracking component is a solid extra that saves time.

Cons

Honestly there's not much I'd change. Pricing feels fairly competitive and the features included do what they're supposed to without causing issues.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

9

Value for money

7

Customer Support

8

Functionality

7