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Compare FreshBooks and QuickBooks Desktop Pro 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.30 Per Month
$499.95
FreshBooks
Star Rating
(952)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.30 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansQuickBooks Desktop Pro
Star Rating
(1,743)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
Browse all 5 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that FreshBooks excels in user-friendliness, particularly for those without extensive accounting knowledge. Users appreciate its intuitive design, which simplifies invoicing and allows for easy editing, making it a great choice for small businesses looking to streamline their billing processes.
- According to verified reviews, QuickBooks Desktop Pro stands out for its robust features and functionality. Users highlight the ability to open multiple windows simultaneously and the strong offline usability, which is particularly beneficial for those who prefer working without constant internet access.
- Users say that FreshBooks offers excellent customer support, which is a significant advantage for small business owners who may need assistance navigating the software. Reviewers mention that the support team is responsive and helpful, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Desktop Pro provides powerful reporting capabilities, with clear and detailed reports that are easy for non-accountants to understand. This feature is particularly valued by users who need to present financial data to stakeholders.
- G2 reviewers highlight that FreshBooks simplifies the invoicing process, allowing users to create and manage invoices quickly. The dashboard view that summarizes client statuses and pending payments is also praised, making it easier for users to keep track of their finances.
- According to recent user feedback, QuickBooks Desktop Pro is recognized for its comprehensive accounting features, including bank feeds and custom invoices. Users find these tools essential for managing their finances effectively, although some note that the learning curve can be steeper compared to FreshBooks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FreshBooks
Lite
Starting at $6.30
Per Month
For professionals with basic needs
- Send unlimited invoices to up to 5 clients
- Track unlimited expenses
- Send unlimited estimates
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Premier 2017
$499.95
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- One-time payment
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Free Trial
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
761
8.9
1,487
Ease of Use
9.1
853
8.6
1,493
Ease of Setup
9.2
462
8.3
629
Ease of Admin
9.2
335
8.6
623
Quality of Support
9.2
710
7.7
1,316
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
330
8.2
606
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
758
7.5
1,477
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.0
100
Not enough data
7.6
99
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
7.1
80
Not enough data
7.2
87
Not enough data
7.9
89
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
6.8
79
Not enough data
6.5
76
Not enough data
6.1
71
Not enough data
6.5
72
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.0
135
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
Mobile
8.2
84
Not enough data
6.9
81
Not enough data
5.6
73
Not enough data
Platform
6.2
63
Not enough data
6.3
66
Not enough data
Administration
7.0
63
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.6
113
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
111
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
127
Not enough data
7.2
97
Not enough data
7.0
94
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
7.0
99
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.1
233
|
Verified
8.7
946
|
Verified
7.8
228
|
Verified
8.3
609
|
Verified
8.1
224
|
Verified
8.5
763
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.7
398
|
Verified
8.6
939
|
Verified
8.5
307
|
Verified
8.4
729
|
Verified
8.2
274
|
Verified
8.1
598
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.2
271
|
Verified
8.6
754
|
Verified
8.7
326
|
Verified
8.7
850
|
Verified
7.6
142
8.6
658
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.1
125
8.2
453
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
474
|
Verified
7.5
156
|
Verified
8.3
461
|
Verified
7.0
128
8.3
579
|
Verified
7.2
132
8.2
579
|
Verified
7.5
143
8.9
909
|
Verified
7.6
154
8.8
649
|
Verified
8.6
314
|
Verified
8.7
648
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
361
|
Verified
9.0
999
|
Verified
8.1
200
8.7
969
|
Verified
7.6
191
|
Verified
8.4
739
|
Verified
8.8
386
|
Verified
8.5
873
|
Verified
Platform
7.9
164
8.0
823
|
Verified
7.6
150
Feature Not Available
8.4
287
|
Verified
8.5
884
|
Verified
7.4
137
8.5
530
9.1
379
|
Verified
8.6
953
|
Verified
8.3
153
8.6
862
|
Verified
Integration
8.2
270
|
Verified
8.2
835
|
Verified
8.0
194
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
216
Feature Not Available
Cash Flow
8.3
201
|
Verified
8.9
126
|
Verified
8.8
288
|
Verified
9.1
141
|
Verified
8.4
244
|
Verified
8.9
131
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.6
191
|
Verified
8.4
739
|
Verified
8.1
165
|
Verified
8.4
115
|
Verified
7.6
136
|
Verified
8.3
90
|
Verified
8.2
203
|
Verified
8.7
115
|
Verified
Revenue
8.4
227
|
Verified
8.9
122
|
Verified
7.8
169
|
Verified
8.8
105
|
Verified
8.0
163
8.6
91
Payroll
7.8
112
|
Verified
8.7
96
7.4
105
|
Verified
8.8
108
7.7
114
|
Verified
8.8
107
|
Verified
8.2
124
|
Verified
8.9
121
|
Verified
AI
7.6
38
6.1
15
7.5
35
7.0
15
7.8
35
6.4
15
7.5
36
6.6
15
7.4
35
6.7
15
7.0
38
5.3
15
7.3
45
8.2
15
7.6
39
7.9
15
7.0
42
7.1
15
7.4
37
7.3
15
Mobile Applications - Accounting
9.1
11
7.9
11
8.9
11
7.5
10
8.7
10
7.8
10
7.8
10
5.0
11
8.5
12
6.3
10
8.3
12
7.3
10
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
4.6
8
Employee Self Service
Feature Not Available
8.4
230
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
193
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
170
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
15
9.0
462
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.5
333
|
Verified
9.3
16
9.0
331
|
Verified
8.3
11
8.7
353
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.7
386
|
Verified
7.6
14
8.7
310
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.8
276
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.1
415
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
344
|
Verified
Taxes
8.0
17
9.1
430
|
Verified
7.7
14
8.9
114
7.9
14
8.8
335
|
Verified
Integration
Feature Not Available
8.4
255
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
89
7.9
13
8.6
293
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
72
Platform
8.1
14
8.7
445
|
Verified
8.7
15
8.9
437
|
Verified
8.7
13
8.7
464
|
Verified
8.6
14
8.7
410
|
Verified
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
8.9
84
8.6
146
9.2
75
8.3
134
9.1
71
Bill Processing
7.6
128
8.7
70
7.8
124
8.8
74
8.3
127
9.1
80
Integration
7.9
131
9.0
89
8.4
133
9.0
85
7.1
102
8.6
61
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
4.0
5
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
135
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
76
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.6
113
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
111
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
127
Not enough data
7.2
97
Not enough data
7.0
94
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
7.0
99
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FreshBooks and QuickBooks Desktop Pro are categorized as Payroll, Billing, and Accounting
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Desktop Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
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
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Graphic Design
4.6%
Accounting
4.5%
Consulting
4.0%
Other
63.2%
Accounting
17.0%
Construction
6.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
3.2%
Other
64.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
Does FreshBooks support recurring billing?
3 Comments
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
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
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
Does Quickbooks allow you to charge customers on a recurring basis?
I know that quickbooks is kind of the gold standard when it comes to accounting software, but does it have an online payment gateway?
2 Comments
EM
It can be set up in a few easy steps. Check out this guide: http://www.qbexpress.com/how-to-setup-recurring-charges-for-customers-in-quickbooks/Read more
What plans are there to migrate the features from quick books online?
2 Comments
BL
My understanding is that QuickBooks Desktop is more in "Maintenance Mode" right now. I would not expect big new features added to desktop.
As an example,...Read more
Best unique feature ?
2 Comments
MA
User interface is simply fantastic. It has got a beautiful interface with excel. Like anything and everything in software can be exported and imported...Read more
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