Pricing

FreshBooks pricing: plans, costs and what you actually pay

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At a glance: Regular prices start at $23/mo (Lite), with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required.
PlanRegular priceBillable clientsAdds
Lite$23/mo5Invoices, expenses, estimates, tax-time reports
Plus$43/mo50Proposals, client retainers, accountant access, financial reports
Premium$70/moUnlimitedCustom email templates, project profitability, bill receipt scanning
SelectTalk to a consultantUnlimitedLower payment fees, 2 team members, Advanced Payments, dedicated phone support

Watch out for

  • Introductory discounts are offered from time to time; the figures here are regular prices.
  • Add-ons: team members $11/mo each, Advanced Payments $20/mo, Payroll $40/mo plus $6/mo per user.
  • Client limits: Lite covers 5 billable clients and Plus covers 50.

Which plan fits whom

  • Lite suits freelancers with a handful of clients.
  • Plus suits growing consultants who need proposals and accountant access.
  • Premium suits service businesses with many clients and projects.

Free trial or free plan

There is a 30-day free trial with no credit card required, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee after purchase.

Verdict

If you bill clients, start the trial and send one real invoice. Choose Plus once you pass five clients or want proposals and accountant access.

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Prices come from each vendor’s own public pages at the time of writing and can vary by region, currency and promotion. Always confirm on the official site before you buy. Last verified: 2026-10-13