Invoicera vs FreshBooks

MYOB Business

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

MYOB Business is accounting software designed to help businesses of any size across Australia and New Zealand take care of GST, invoices, reporting, expenses & payroll (including Single Touch Payroll). Designed to save time, increase productivity, and stay up to date with ATO obligations.

Sage Intacct is a leading provider of best-in-class cloud ERP software, and is the preferred cloud financial management applications for the AICPA.

NetSuite is an AI-powered cloud-based business management suite. It helps organizations streamline their operations and gain real-time insights into their performance. The suite caters to a range of industries such as manufacturing, retail, and professional services.

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Access Controls/Permissions

Accounting Integration

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Activity Dashboard

Activity Tracking

Alerts/Notifications

Approval Process Control

Approval Workflow

Attendance Tracking

Audit Management

Audit Trail

Billing & Invoicing

Billing Portal

Budgeting/Forecasting

Contact Database

Credit Card Processing

Customizable Branding

Customizable Fields

Customizable Invoices

Customizable Reports

Customizable Templates

Data Import/Export

Email Management

Employee Management

Encryption

Estimating

Expense Claims

Expense Tracking

Financial Analysis

Financial Management

Financial Reporting

Fraud Detection

Hourly Billing

Inventory Management

Invoice Creation

Invoice History

Invoice Management

Invoice Processing

Leave Tracking

Mobile Access

Mobile App

Mobile Payments

Mobile Receipt Upload

Multi-Currency

Multi-Location

Multiple Projects

Online Invoicing

Online Payments

Payment Processing

Payroll Management

Procurement Management

Progress Tracking

Project Billing

Projections

Project Planning/Scheduling

Project Time Tracking

Project Tracking

Purchase Order Management

Purchasing & Receiving

QuickBooks Integration

Quotes/Estimates

Real-Time Data

Real-Time Reporting

Real-Time Updates

Receipt Management

Recurring/Subscription Billing

Reminders

Reporting/Analytics

Reporting & Statistics

Secure Data Storage

Status Tracking

Task Management

Tax Calculation

Tax Management

Third-Party Integrations

Time & Expense Tracking

Timer

Timesheet Management

Time Tracking

Time Tracking by Project

Workflow Management

Invoicera

Web-based

Android

iPhone

iPad

Basic

BUSINESS

ENTERPRISE

INFINITE

Small Business

Freelancers

Large Enterprises

Mid-size Business

Vinove Software and Services

QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Online is an all-in-one online business software designed to help manage business finances. The platform is built to scale businesses, unlocking insights and providing the functionality of a larger team, all on one integrated platform.

PayPal

PayPal provides an end-to-end suite of tools that can integrate with a business's existing systems and service providers. Its network of shoppers and businesses provides AI-driven data insights to help businesses reach new customers and drive results.

Abby

Abby helps businesses ensure that customer documents are legal and comply with the rules. Customers can pay online and receive reminders for late payments.


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Accounting

ACH Payment Processing

Automatic Billing

Automatic Time Capture

Bank Reconciliation

Billable Items Tracking

Billable & Non-Billable Hours

Billing Rate Management

Chart of Accounts

Client Management

Client Portal

Collaboration Tools

Communication Management

Cost Database

Cost Estimating

Customer Accounts

Customer Statements

Data Security

Data Visualization

Deferred Billing

Direct Deposit

Discount Management

Document Storage

Electronic Payments

Email Reminders

Employee Database

Employee Profiles

For AEC Industry

For Small Businesses

General Ledger

Income & Balance Sheet

Job Costing

Mileage Tracking

Multi-Language

Multi-Period Recurring Billing

Multiple Billing Rates

Online Time Tracking

Partial Payments

Payment Tracking

Payroll Reporting

Performance Metrics

Profit/Loss Statement

Project Accounting

Project Management

Project Planning

Proposal Generation

Receivables Ledger

Recurring Invoicing

Recurring Payments

Sales Tax Management

Search/Filter

Reviews for FreshBooks come from a wide variety of industries, including Marketing and Advertising (9% of reviewers), Information Technology and Services (7%), and Computer Software (7%). The most frequent use case for FreshBooks cited by reviewers is billing and invoicing (58% of reviewers).

Users and use cases

Reviewers indicate that the free trial and entry-level pricing are valuable for assessing FreshBooks, and some users appreciate affordable tiered plans. However, some reviewers feel costs escalate quickly, and they report frustration with price increases and feature restrictions.

Value for money

The FreshBooks integrations most frequently cited by reviewers are: Stripe (a payment processing product rated 4.4 out of 5 for its integration with FreshBooks), PayPal (a payment processing product, 4.9), and Asana (a project management product, 4.5).

Integrations

FreshBooks is a billing and invoicing tool with key features that include invoice creation, invoice processing, online invoicing, payment processing, and expense tracking, and more.

FreshBooks

Windows

QuickBooks Enterprise

Wave

QuickBooks Online Advanced

Harvest

Xero

QuickBooks Desktop

Zoho Expense

HoneyBook

TallyPrime

Sage 50 Accounting

Zoho Books

PayPal Invoicing

Venmo

Zoho Invoice

Quicken

Lite

Plus

Premium

Select

Feature gaps versus QuickBooks

37% of reviewers feel negative about FreshBooks when comparing it to QuickBooks. Users say FreshBooks lacks many advanced features and integrations that QuickBooks offers, making it less suitable for businesses with complex accounting needs. Reviewers mention difficulties switching from or integrating with QuickBooks, and note that clients and accountants are often more familiar with QuickBooks. Some users feel FreshBooks’ functionality and compatibility fall short, leading them to prefer or return to QuickBooks for comprehensive financial management.

Limited tax calculation and reporting

41% of reviewers feel negative about FreshBooks’ tax management. Users report that the software does not support quarterly or annual tax payment estimates, requiring manual calculations or external tools. Reviewers find this limitation inconvenient and time-consuming, especially for businesses with complex tax needs. Some users mention difficulties with customizing tax settings, integrating payroll, or generating tax reports. They indicate that the lack of automated tax features adds to their administrative burden and can lead to errors or missed deadlines.

Bank integration and reconciliation limitations

44% of reviewers feel negative about FreshBooks’ handling of bank accounts. Users report challenges with connecting bank accounts, especially those outside the US, and frequent issues with syncing transactions. Reviewers say the lack of robust bank reconciliation features and double-entry accounting complicates financial management. Some users experience duplicate or missing transactions, manual workarounds, and difficulties matching imported data. They indicate that these limitations make it harder to maintain accurate records and require additional effort during tax time or audits.

Frequent bugs and reliability concerns

Marketing manager 

There are some problems where they are repeated a lot, and some problems have not been solved yet, from here comes the role of the developer, as from my experience of the program I saw some errors and therefore I can rely on any pop-up reports for me to run my work on a safe level

50% of reviewers feel negative about FreshBooks’ bugs and issues. Users report experiencing crashes, slow load times, and technical glitches that disrupt their workflow. Reviewers mention recurring problems with platform stability, including random errors, page freezes, and difficulties with email or transaction syncing. Some users say these issues can be particularly frustrating during critical tasks or when working under tight deadlines. They indicate that unresolved bugs and inconsistent reliability can lead to lost time and hinder productivity.

High and restrictive pricing structure

41% of reviewers feel negative about FreshBooks’ pricing. Users think the subscription costs are high, especially for small businesses or teams needing multiple users. Reviewers mention that adding users or accessing advanced features incurs extra fees, making the software less affordable as their business grows. Some users express frustration with limited subscription tiers, lack of a free ongoing option, and price increases over time. They feel the value may not justify the expense, particularly when compared to competitors with broader feature sets.