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FreshBooks

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8.1 /10
CX Score
8.5 /10
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What is FreshBooks?

FreshBooks is changing the way business owners manage their books. Its owner-first accounting platform, loved by businesses in over 160 countries, takes an easy-to-use approach to managing finances, billing, payments, and client engagement. FreshBooks, known for its 10x Stevie award winning customer support, serves customers of all sizes from offices in Canada, Croatia, Mexico, Netherlands, and the US.

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Awards & Recognition

FreshBooks won the following awards in the Accounting - Small Business category

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FreshBooks Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

89 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Since last award


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:
96%
Negotiation and Contract:
92%
Conflict Resolution:
98%
Strategy & Innovation:
93%
Service Experience:
94%

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love FreshBooks?

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3% Negative
7% Neutral
90% Positive

Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Respectful
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Altruistic

Feature Ratings

Average 84

Expense Management

88

Accounts Receivable Invoicing

87

General Ledger Chart of Accounts

87

Cost Revenue Tracking

86

Accounts Payable Purchase Orders

86

Project Accounting

85

Dashboards, Analytics and Reporting

85

Integration APIs

85

Cash Flow Management

84

Reconciliation

83

Budgeting Forecasting

82

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Usability and Intuitiveness

83

Ease of Customization

83

Ease of Implementation

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

82

Business Value Created

82

Breadth of Features

81

Ease of IT Administration

79

Vendor Support

79

Quality of Features

79

Availability and Quality of Training

78

Ease of Data Integration

76

FreshBooks Reviews

Richard A.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Best accounting/invoicing app for creatives

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates FreshBooks from other similar products?

I absolutely love FreshBooks because it’s so easy to use and perfect for creatives like me. It simplifies everything from invoicing to tracking expenses and time, so I don’t have to worry about the numbers. The customer support is amazing, and the mobile app lets me manage my projects on the go, which keeps me productive and connected with clients. It just makes running my business so much easier!

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My absolute favorite part of Freshbooks is how easy it is to collect payments from clients. I've been using it for over ten years and have never had an issue getting paid.

What do you dislike most about this product?

I would like to see a more robust proposal designer but it's so low on my list that it's not even a real pain point.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Look at all the options and find the one that works best for your use case. I love Freshbooks, but that doesn't mean it's the best solution for you.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service

Lorne F.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2023

Best tool for accounting hands down

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates FreshBooks from other similar products?

In-app estimates and proposals are second to none

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The Chart of Accounts (COA) provides an easy-to-understand and comprehensive overview of the business’s accounts.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Time tracking could have been better suited for my teams.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Love the platform, the partner program is great too.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Efficient Service
  • Effective Service

Matthew P.

  • Role: Finance
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

Accounting software

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates FreshBooks from other similar products?

Has a 30 day free trial and supports double entry accounting

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Has expense tracking to keep our expenditures up to date and unlimited invoicing

What do you dislike most about this product?

A bit pricey but worthy the cost

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Good software i recommend all accountants to use

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Security Protects
  • Reliable
  • Effective Service

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