Compare Airwallex and FreshBooks

At a Glance
Airwallex
Airwallex
Star Rating
(50)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Star Rating
(960)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.30 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that FreshBooks excels in user satisfaction, boasting a higher overall score compared to Airwallex. Users appreciate its easy invoicing and the ability to manage time, projects, clients, invoices, and expenses seamlessly, making it a favorite among small businesses.
  • Users say that FreshBooks offers a more intuitive setup process, with many highlighting the simple sign-up and user-friendly interface. In contrast, Airwallex, while effective for international payments, has received feedback indicating that its setup can be less straightforward.
  • Reviewers mention that FreshBooks provides excellent customer support, which is frequently praised in reviews. Users feel supported throughout their experience, whereas Airwallex's support quality is seen as adequate but not as highly rated, with some users expressing a desire for more responsive assistance.
  • According to verified reviews, FreshBooks shines in its ability to create and manage invoices, with users noting the dashboard view that summarizes client statuses and pending payments. Airwallex, while strong in handling multi-currency transactions, does not offer the same level of invoicing features.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that FreshBooks has a significant advantage in ease of use, with a score of 9.2 compared to Airwallex's 8.9. Users find FreshBooks accessible even for those without accounting backgrounds, while Airwallex's interface, although clean, can be more complex for some users.
  • Users report that Airwallex is particularly strong in handling international payments and currency conversions, making it a go-to for businesses operating globally. However, FreshBooks remains the preferred choice for small businesses focused on invoicing and expense management, as it simplifies these processes effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Airwallex
No pricing available
FreshBooks
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Starting at $2.30
Per Month
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Free Trial
Airwallex
Free Trial is available
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
44
8.8
764
Ease of Use
8.9
46
9.1
862
Ease of Setup
8.2
45
9.2
465
Ease of Admin
8.3
26
9.2
336
Quality of Support
8.0
44
9.2
713
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
26
9.2
331
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
45
8.7
761
Features by Category
7.8
22
7.4
150
Expense Reports
8.0
22
8.6
106
8.4
22
8.0
100
7.7
22
7.6
99
7.5
22
8.1
98
7.9
21
7.1
80
8.9
22
7.2
87
7.9
22
7.9
90
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
Feature Not Available
6.8
79
Feature Not Available
6.5
76
Feature Not Available
6.1
71
Feature Not Available
6.5
72
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
9.0
136
7.9
20
8.4
119
Feature Not Available
8.2
124
Mobile
8.2
21
8.2
84
Feature Not Available
6.9
81
Feature Not Available
5.6
73
Platform
6.5
19
6.2
63
7.2
19
6.3
66
Administration
7.5
20
7.0
63
Administration
7.9
22
7.2
105
7.4
20
7.8
106
7.4
21
7.6
113
8.1
21
7.2
103
8.3
21
7.9
111
Platform
7.9
22
8.3
128
7.8
22
7.2
97
8.3
21
7.0
94
8.9
22
9.0
126
8.1
21
8.3
115
5.8
20
7.0
99
Not enough data
7.9
441
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.1
233
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
224
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.7
398
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
274
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.2
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
327
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
142
Other Functionality
Not enough data
7.1
125
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
128
Not enough data
7.2
132
Not enough data
7.5
143
Not enough data
7.6
154
Not enough data
8.6
315
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
200
Not enough data
7.6
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
386
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
164
Not enough data
7.6
150
Not enough data
8.4
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
137
Not enough data
9.1
379
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
153
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
216
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.3
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
244
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
7.6
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
203
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.4
227
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
163
Payroll
Not enough data
7.8
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
124
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
7.6
38
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
7.8
35
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.4
35
Not enough data
7.0
38
Not enough data
7.3
45
Not enough data
7.6
39
Not enough data
7.0
42
Not enough data
7.4
37
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
17
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Taxes
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
7.9
13
Not enough data
Payment Methods
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
11
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Payment Types
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Setup
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
Performance
7.4
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payment Cards
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Reporting
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payments
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Fraud & Risk Management
8.8
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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7.5
21
Not enough data
Transactions
7.2
20
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.5
20
Not enough data
6.9
20
Not enough data
Compliance
7.8
20
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
Integration
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.1
21
Not enough data
7.1
19
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Remittance & Money Transfer
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
26
7.5
100
Payment Processing
8.2
20
8.3
80
7.7
19
8.5
87
7.9
18
8.2
79
7.6
22
7.3
67
Administration
7.5
21
8.3
84
7.4
19
6.8
68
7.7
21
6.6
84
6.8
19
7.0
64
7.1
21
7.1
66
7.6
17
6.8
67
7.2
17
7.0
67
Payment Options
8.4
22
7.3
64
7.5
19
8.4
75
Security
7.9
18
7.4
62
Platform
7.9
22
7.6
67
7.5
17
7.1
64
Not enough data
8.0
161
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.4
143
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.3
134
Bill Processing
Not enough data
7.6
128
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.3
127
Integration
Not enough data
7.9
131
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
7.1
102
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
145
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.9
77
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
9.0
136
7.9
20
8.4
119
Feature Not Available
8.2
124
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
76
Administration
7.9
22
7.2
105
7.4
20
7.8
106
7.4
21
7.6
113
8.1
21
7.2
103
8.3
21
7.9
111
Platform
7.9
22
8.3
128
7.8
22
7.2
97
8.3
21
7.0
94
8.9
22
9.0
126
8.1
21
8.3
115
5.8
20
7.0
99
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Airwallex
Airwallex
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Airwallex and FreshBooks are categorized as Expense Management and Payment Processing
Unique Categories
FreshBooks
FreshBooks is categorized as Time Tracking, Payroll, Billing, and Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Airwallex
Airwallex
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
74.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.1%
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Airwallex
Airwallex
Financial Services
19.1%
Computer Software
14.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Retail
6.4%
Other
42.6%
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Marketing and Advertising
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Graphic Design
4.6%
Accounting
4.6%
Computer Software
4.1%
Other
63.1%
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Discussions
Airwallex
Airwallex Discussions
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FreshBooks
FreshBooks Discussions
Does FreshBooks support recurring billing?
3 Comments
Pat M.
PM
I'm a long-time user, and yes. Freshbooks does recurring billing flawlessly. Your client can also have their credit card information stored so they don't...Read more
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2 Comments
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ZB
Hi Rodney, We have used Freshbooks since 2013, and are in no way affiliated with them. For the most part, our experience overall has been positive,...Read more
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