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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.30 Per Month
Free
FreshBooks
Star Rating
(970)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.30 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(11)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that FreshBooks excels in user satisfaction, with a strong focus on invoicing and project management. Users appreciate its easy invoicing process, which saves time while maintaining accuracy, making it accessible even for those without extensive accounting knowledge.
- According to verified reviews, FreshBooks has a significant edge in overall user ratings, reflecting its robust performance in areas like customer support and ease of use. Users highlight the platform's intuitive dashboard that summarizes client statuses and pending payments, enhancing daily usability.
- Users say that The Neat Company offers a straightforward setup and navigation experience, making it a solid choice for those seeking simplicity. Reviewers mention its affordable pricing and effectiveness in keeping work organized, which can be particularly appealing for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that while FreshBooks has a higher overall rating, The Neat Company shines in specific features like digital receipt management and smart categorization, which users find beneficial for maintaining organized financial records.
- G2 reviewers note that FreshBooks provides a more comprehensive suite of features for managing invoices and expenses, with users praising its ability to simplify the payment process and manage multiple clients effectively. This makes it a preferred choice for businesses that require detailed financial oversight.
- According to recent feedback, while both products have their strengths, FreshBooks is often favored for its performance and reliability in day-to-day operations, whereas The Neat Company is recognized for its ease of use and setup, appealing to users who prioritize a quick onboarding experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FreshBooks
Lite
Starting at $2.30
Per Month
For professionals with basic needs
- Send unlimited invoices to up to 5 clients
- Track unlimited expenses
- Send unlimited estimates
Neat
Try Neat Free for 14 Days
Free
Try all of Neat's features FREE for 14 days!
- Try all of Neat's small business and solopreneur bookkeeping features for FREE for 14 days.
Free Trial
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
Neat
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
772
8.9
9
Ease of Use
9.1
872
9.1
9
Ease of Setup
9.2
472
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.2
336
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
720
9.0
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
331
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
766
8.7
9
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.6
106
8.1
8
8.0
100
7.0
5
7.6
99
8.5
8
8.1
98
9.2
8
7.1
80
Feature Not Available
7.2
87
Feature Not Available
7.9
90
6.7
5
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Travel Management
6.8
79
Feature Not Available
6.5
76
Feature Not Available
6.1
71
Feature Not Available
6.5
72
Feature Not Available
Client Invoicing
9.0
136
8.3
5
8.4
119
Feature Not Available
8.2
124
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
8.2
84
8.6
6
6.9
81
Feature Not Available
5.6
73
Feature Not Available
Platform
6.2
63
6.3
5
6.3
66
Feature Not Available
Administration
7.0
63
Feature Not Available
Administration
7.2
105
8.0
5
7.8
106
Feature Not Available
7.6
113
Feature Not Available
7.2
103
Feature Not Available
7.9
111
8.0
5
Platform
8.3
128
8.6
7
7.2
97
Feature Not Available
7.0
94
Feature Not Available
9.0
126
9.0
7
8.3
115
8.1
6
7.0
99
Feature Not Available
General Ledger
8.1
234
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
224
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.7
398
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
275
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.2
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
328
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
142
Not enough data
Other Functionality
7.1
125
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
128
Not enough data
7.2
132
Not enough data
7.5
144
Not enough data
7.6
154
Not enough data
8.6
318
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
363
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
201
Not enough data
7.6
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
387
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
164
Not enough data
7.6
151
Not enough data
8.4
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
137
Not enough data
9.1
379
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
153
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
217
Not enough data
Cash Flow
8.3
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
244
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
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
Not enough data
Revenue
8.4
227
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
163
Not enough data
Payroll
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
Not enough data
AI
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
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Taxes
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Payment Processing
8.3
80
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
7.3
67
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
84
Not enough data
6.8
68
Not enough data
6.6
84
Not enough data
7.0
64
Not enough data
7.1
66
Not enough data
6.8
67
Not enough data
7.0
67
Not enough data
Payment Options
7.3
64
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Security
7.4
62
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
67
Not enough data
7.1
64
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.4
143
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.3
134
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.6
128
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.3
127
Not enough data
Integration
7.9
131
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
7.1
102
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.0
136
8.3
5
8.4
119
Feature Not Available
8.2
124
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
76
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
105
8.0
5
7.8
106
Feature Not Available
7.6
113
Feature Not Available
7.2
103
Feature Not Available
7.9
111
8.0
5
Platform
8.3
128
8.6
7
7.2
97
Feature Not Available
7.0
94
Feature Not Available
9.0
126
9.0
7
8.3
115
8.1
6
7.0
99
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FreshBooks and Neat are categorized as Expense Management and Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Neat
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
17.3%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Accounting
4.9%
Graphic Design
4.7%
Computer Software
4.1%
Other
62.7%
Accounting
27.3%
Real Estate
9.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Entertainment
9.1%
Other
36.4%
Discussions
Does FreshBooks support recurring billing?
3 Comments
Official Response from FreshBooks
The FreshBooks employee time tracking feature allows employees to log and track time easily to their own time sheet. Account administrators get the final say...Read more
What is the best way to manage deposits against future work as a consultant?
2 Comments
DL
Hi Mark,
You most likely would benefit from the retainer feature in FB which allows you to track time against a retainer payment....Read more
How do you like using Freshbooks
2 Comments
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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