QuickBooks or FreshBooks?
Pick the platform that fits your property business.
A side-by-side look at pricing, accounting features and support, so you can match each platform to your business size and stage before you commit.
Cloud accounting for small businesses and accountants
Simple invoicing for freelancers and small businesses
Which one should you choose?
Each platform is strongest in a different situation.
Choose QuickBooks
If you want Making Tax Digital support for Income Tax, a large app marketplace, or discounted plans for accountants managing multiple clients, QuickBooks fits best.
Choose FreshBooks
If you're a freelancer or small service business wanting a 30-day free trial, double-entry accounting and free accountant invites, FreshBooks is the better fit.
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QuickBooks vs FreshBooks at a glance
Based on publicly available data as of September 2026.
QuickBooksAI-powered bookkeeping, 750+ apps, Making Tax Digital support
FreshBooksInvoicing and double-entry accounting scaled by client count
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Fabian ProsciucA quick feature breakdown
Bookkeeping
| Feature | QuickBooks | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Bank feeds | AI-powered bank feeds | |
| Automatic bank reconciliation | Plus/Premium/Select plans | |
| Chart of accounts | – |
Invoicing and Payments
| Feature | QuickBooks | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Custom invoices | ||
| Recurring invoices | ||
| Online invoice payments | ||
| Payment reminders |
Expenses
| Feature | QuickBooks | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt capture | ||
| Bills and payables | Accounts Payable, Premium/Select only | |
| Mileage tracking |
Reporting and Tax
| Feature | QuickBooks | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Profit and loss report | ||
| Balance sheet | ||
| VAT / sales tax returns | ||
| Making Tax Digital support |
Team and Integrations
| Feature | QuickBooks | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple users | – | 2 included, extra £/$8-11/mo each |
| Accountant access | dedicated accountant/bookkeeper plans | |
| Payroll | – | paid add-on, $40/mo + $6/user |
| App marketplace / integrations |
Information is based on publicly available data and our independent analysis as of September 2026. Features, pricing and capabilities may change without notice. “–” means the company does not list the feature publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Is QuickBooks or FreshBooks cheaper?
QuickBooks' Simple Start plan starts at around £16 per month in the UK, with discounted rates available through its accountant partner programme. FreshBooks' Lite plan starts as low as £8 per month in the UK, or from $1 per month as a first-year US promotion, rising through Plus and Premium as client limits increase. Exact pricing varies by region and promotion, so check each provider's current pricing page before committing.
Which is better for freelancers, QuickBooks or FreshBooks?
FreshBooks is positioned specifically for freelancers and solopreneurs, with a Lite plan built around a small number of billable clients and a 30-day free trial to test it out. QuickBooks also serves sole traders through its Solopreneur and Sole Trader Plus plans, with added Making Tax Digital support for Income Tax.
Can I switch from QuickBooks to FreshBooks, or vice versa, without losing my data?
Both platforms support core accounting functions like invoicing, expenses and bank feeds, so a switch typically involves exporting your chart of accounts, invoices and client data before importing into the new system. Because pricing tiers and included features differ between the two, it's worth mapping your current usage against the new plan's limits first.
What's the main difference between QuickBooks and FreshBooks?
QuickBooks offers a larger app marketplace of 750+ integrations and dedicated discounted plans for accountants and bookkeepers managing multiple clients. FreshBooks focuses on simplicity for freelancers and small businesses, with plans structured around billable client limits and free accountant invitations on its Plus and Premium tiers.
Do QuickBooks and FreshBooks charge payment processing fees?
FreshBooks charges 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction for credit card payments through FreshBooks Payments, PayPal and Stripe, with a 1% ACH fee for US customers. QuickBooks' pricing sources note that network or processing fees may apply, though specific rates were not detailed.
