FreshBooks Review 2025 — The Best Accounting Tool for Freelancers

Who is FreshBooks for?

FreshBooks is built specifically for freelancers, consultants, and service businesses that bill by the hour or project. If invoicing, time tracking, and client communication are your primary accounting needs, FreshBooks is the most polished solution available.

Invoicing

FreshBooks's invoicing workflow is the fastest we've tested across any accounting platform. Creating a professional invoice takes under 60 seconds: choose a client, add line items (or pull from tracked time), set payment terms, and send. The resulting invoice looks better than most competitors out of the box.

Time tracking

The built-in timer tracks hours against specific projects and clients. At billing time, you can see all unbilled time and convert it to an invoice in one click. For hourly workers, this eliminates an entire category of administrative work.

Client portal

Clients receive invoices via a branded portal where they can view, comment on, and pay invoices without creating an account. The portal also shows project status and shared files, reducing back-and-forth email.

Pricing

FreshBooks is priced by number of active clients: Lite ($19/mo) for 5 clients, Plus ($33/mo) for 50 clients, Premium ($60/mo) for unlimited clients. For freelancers with a stable client roster, this is competitive.

Verdict

For freelancers and service businesses, FreshBooks is the best accounting tool available. Its invoicing, time tracking, and client portal are purpose-built for how service businesses actually work.