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FreshBooks pricing: tiers, seat costs, and hidden fees

Short answer

Cloud accounting software for freelancers and small businesses with tiered plans priced by billable client count and team size.

Last verified: 2026-05-17 Model: month Official pricing

Public pricing tiers

TierMonthlyAnnual monthly equivalentNotes
Lite $23 month $23 month 5 billable clients, intro promo $6.90/mo for 4 months
Plus $43 month $43 month 50 billable clients, most popular tier
Premium $70 month $70 month Unlimited billable clients

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$23 / month

For 10 seats on Lite, current public pricing implies $23 per month when annual pricing is available, or $23 month-to-month.

Hidden fees and quote risks

  • Team members $11/user/month add-on
  • Advanced Payments $20/month add-on
  • FreshBooks Payroll $40/month plus $6/user/month

Enterprise notes

Select tier requires custom quote and includes 2 free team member seats and advanced payments.

Closest alternatives

Other accounting tools buyers shortlist when they compare FreshBooks.

QuickBooks Online Not yet covered
Xero Not yet covered
Wave Accounting Accounting
Zoho Books Accounting

Sources

Pricing changes frequently. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

How much does FreshBooks cost?

FreshBooks pricing depends on its Tiered SMB accounting and invoicing software. The page lists public tiers and flags custom or usage-based items that require vendor confirmation.

What is the main hidden fee risk for FreshBooks?

Team members $11/user/month add-on

Which FreshBooks alternatives should buyers compare?

QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave Accounting, Zoho Books are the closest alternatives most procurement teams compare against FreshBooks.