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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.30 Per Month
$8.00 1 User/Month + $20 Base Fee/Month
FreshBooks
Star Rating
(959)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
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Star Rating
(1,439)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$8.00 1 User/Month + $20 Base Fee/Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that both FreshBooks and QuickBooks Time offer user-friendly interfaces, but FreshBooks stands out for its easy invoicing and non-accountant friendly design, making it accessible for users without extensive accounting knowledge. Users appreciate how it simplifies managing time, projects, and expenses.
- According to verified reviews, FreshBooks excels in ease of setup, with users highlighting a straightforward sign-up process and intuitive onboarding. In contrast, QuickBooks Time, while still user-friendly, has received slightly lower marks in this area, indicating some users may face minor challenges during initial setup.
- Users say that FreshBooks provides a comprehensive dashboard view that summarizes client statuses and pending payments, enhancing visibility and management. QuickBooks Time, however, is praised for its real-time tracking and detailed reporting features, which help users stay on top of their scheduling and time management.
- Reviewers mention that FreshBooks shines in its customer support, with many users expressing satisfaction with the assistance they receive. QuickBooks Time also offers solid support, but some users feel that FreshBooks has a slight edge in responsiveness and helpfulness.
- G2 reviewers highlight that QuickBooks Time is particularly strong in workflow management and user access management, making it a great choice for teams needing robust collaboration tools. FreshBooks, while effective, may not offer the same level of depth in these areas, which could be a consideration for larger teams.
- According to recent feedback, both products have similar star ratings, but FreshBooks has a larger proportion of reviews from small businesses, indicating it may be more tailored to the needs of smaller operations. QuickBooks Time, with a broader user base, may appeal more to those looking for features that support larger or more complex business environments.
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 Time
Premium
$8.00
1 User/Month + $20 Base Fee/Month
Enjoy a free 30 day trial, or save 50% on the base fee for 3 months when you Buy Now.
All accounts include:
- One free admin
- Track time on any device
- Mobile app with GPS
Free Trial
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Time
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
765
9.1
1,280
Ease of Use
9.1
861
9.0
1,286
Ease of Setup
9.2
466
8.9
765
Ease of Admin
9.2
336
9.0
758
Quality of Support
9.2
714
9.3
1,140
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
331
9.5
738
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
762
8.8
1,261
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
90
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
136
8.9
378
8.4
119
8.8
332
8.2
124
8.6
378
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
8.9
637
7.8
106
8.9
613
7.6
113
8.9
583
7.2
103
8.9
452
7.9
111
9.1
674
Platform
8.3
128
8.9
678
7.2
97
8.8
480
7.0
94
Feature Not Available
9.0
126
9.1
698
8.3
115
9.1
653
7.0
99
8.6
379
General Ledger
8.1
234
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.7
399
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
308
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
275
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.3
272
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
328
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
143
Not enough data
Other Functionality
7.2
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
129
Not enough data
7.3
133
Not enough data
7.5
144
Not enough data
7.6
155
Not enough data
8.6
316
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
362
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
201
Not enough data
7.6
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
387
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
165
Not enough data
7.6
151
Not enough data
8.4
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
138
Not enough data
9.1
380
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
154
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
217
Not enough data
Cash Flow
8.3
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.6
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue
8.4
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
164
Not enough data
Payroll
7.8
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
125
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI
7.6
39
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.5
37
Not enough data
7.4
36
Not enough data
7.0
39
Not enough data
7.4
46
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
7.1
43
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
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
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
9.3
958
8.9
76
9.0
851
8.9
77
9.0
674
Client Invoicing
9.0
136
8.9
378
8.4
119
8.8
332
8.2
124
8.6
378
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
76
9.4
841
Administration
7.2
105
8.9
637
7.8
106
8.9
613
7.6
113
8.9
583
7.2
103
8.9
452
7.9
111
9.1
674
Platform
8.3
128
8.9
678
7.2
97
8.8
480
7.0
94
Feature Not Available
9.0
126
9.1
698
8.3
115
9.1
653
7.0
99
8.6
379
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FreshBooks and QuickBooks Time are categorized as Time Tracking
Unique Categories
FreshBooks is categorized as Expense Management, Payroll, Billing, Accounting, and Payment Processing
QuickBooks Time has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuickBooks Time
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%
Graphic Design
4.6%
Accounting
4.6%
Computer Software
4.1%
Other
63.0%
Construction
15.3%
Accounting
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
Computer Software
3.2%
Other
63.4%
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
Is support included during my trial and for my activated account?
2 Comments
Official Response from QuickBooks Time
Absolutely! Regardless of how many employees you have, if you're still in your free trial, or if you've been a loyal customer for years, support is always...Read more
How many people have reviewed TSheets?
2 Comments
Official Response from QuickBooks Time
TSheets is the #1 rated app in the QuickBooks app marketplace with over 1,300 reviews (https://appcenter.intuit.com/tsheets). Plus we have lots of reviews on...Read more
Can I use this if i'm not part of another company?
2 Comments
AL
I believe you are able to use this to track your time for various projects as well. For example if you are an independent contractor and want to track your...Read more
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