Compare FreshBooks and Wagepoint

At a Glance
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
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Wagepoint
Wagepoint
Star Rating
(56)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Learn more about Wagepoint
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that FreshBooks excels in user satisfaction, with a significantly higher overall score compared to Wagepoint. Users appreciate its easy invoicing and the ability to manage time, projects, clients, and expenses efficiently, making it a favorite for small businesses.
  • According to verified reviews, FreshBooks has a more extensive user base, with nearly 927 reviews compared to Wagepoint's 54. This larger volume of feedback suggests that FreshBooks has a more established presence and reliability in the market.
  • Users say that FreshBooks offers a more intuitive setup process, highlighted by its simple sign-up and user-friendly interface. In contrast, while Wagepoint is also noted for its ease of use, some users found FreshBooks to be more accessible for those without accounting backgrounds.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms provide solid support, but FreshBooks stands out for its excellent customer service. Users have praised the responsiveness and helpfulness of FreshBooks' support team, which can be crucial for small businesses needing quick assistance.
  • Users highlight that Wagepoint shines in payroll management features, particularly in handling paychecks and offering automatic filing and reminders. This makes it a strong contender for businesses focused primarily on payroll processing.
  • According to recent feedback, while both products have similar star ratings, FreshBooks is noted for its comprehensive dashboard that summarizes client statuses and pending payments, which enhances day-to-day usability for users managing multiple clients.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FreshBooks
Lite
Starting at $2.30
Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Wagepoint
Unlimited Package — $40/month + $6 per employee/contractor per payroll (CAD)
Pay As You Go
Per Month
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Free Trial
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
Wagepoint
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
764
8.8
49
Ease of Use
9.1
862
9.1
49
Ease of Setup
9.2
465
8.6
30
Ease of Admin
9.2
336
9.4
27
Quality of Support
9.2
713
9.1
50
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
331
9.3
28
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
761
8.5
48
Features by Category
7.4
150
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.4
119
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
128
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
7.9
441
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.1
233
|
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
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
274
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.2
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
327
|
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
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
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
200
Not enough data
7.6
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
386
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
216
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
9.1
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
Feature Not Available
9.0
42
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.3
16
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
15
9.2
43
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
21
|
Verified
9.3
16
9.4
43
|
Verified
8.3
11
8.2
19
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
33
|
Verified
7.6
14
9.8
15
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.4
12
Feature Not Available
8.9
14
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Taxes
8.0
17
9.4
38
|
Verified
7.7
14
9.5
35
|
Verified
7.9
14
9.5
36
|
Verified
Integration
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
9.0
13
|
Verified
7.9
13
8.0
16
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.1
14
9.2
41
|
Verified
8.7
15
9.3
39
|
Verified
8.7
13
9.3
40
|
Verified
8.6
14
9.1
37
|
Verified
7.5
100
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
8.0
161
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
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
145
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
Not enough data
8.4
119
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
128
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
FreshBooks
Wagepoint
Wagepoint
FreshBooks and Wagepoint are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
Wagepoint
Wagepoint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.7%
Wagepoint
Wagepoint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.5%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Wagepoint
Wagepoint
Computer Software
14.8%
Accounting
7.4%
Financial Services
5.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Oil & Energy
3.7%
Other
63.0%
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Wagepoint
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Discussions
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
How do you like using Freshbooks
2 Comments
Zack B.
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
Wagepoint
Wagepoint Discussions
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