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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FreshBooks

    Score9.2 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    FreshBooks is an accounting service for small businesses. The solution enables users to send and manage invoices, track billable time and collect online payments. The vendor’s value proposition this that their solution provides a straightforward service that simplifies the billing process.

    $21

    per month

    TallyPrime

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/ATallyPrime is a business management software solution focusing on accounting and invoicing functionality, designed with flexibility to suit different purchase and sales processes, followed by the business. Users can share invoices, orders and more via WhatsApp directly from TallyPrime.

    $855

    one-time fee

    Pricing
    FreshBooksTallyPrime
    Editions & Modules
    Lite
    $21
    per month
    Plus
    $38
    per month
    Premium
    $65
    per month
    Select
    Custom Pricing
    Silver
    $855
    one-time fee
    Gold
    $2,565
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FreshBooksTallyPrime
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details10% discount for annual pricing.Users can also rent the product for 3, 6 or. 12 month durations at a slightly higher rate.
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    Community Pulse
    FreshBooksTallyPrime
    Considered Both Products
    FreshBooks
    No answer on this topic
    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    69%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    82%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    54%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    64%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    62%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    FreshBooksTallyPrime
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of FreshBooks and TallyPrime
    Feature
    FreshBooks
    9.1
    35 Ratings
    18% above category average
    TallyPrime
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    28% above category average
    API for custom integration9.330 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins9.026 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of FreshBooks and TallyPrime
    Feature
    FreshBooks
    10.0
    41 Ratings
    20% above category average
    TallyPrime
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Single sign-on capability10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.041 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of FreshBooks and TallyPrime
    Feature
    FreshBooks
    7.5
    57 Ratings
    4% below category average
    TallyPrime
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Dashboards9.057 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standard reports8.855 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Custom reports4.82 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of FreshBooks and TallyPrime
    Feature
    FreshBooks
    7.5
    56 Ratings
    2% below category average
    TallyPrime
    8.9
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Accounts payable8.041 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.455 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cash management7.03 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation7.02 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Expense management6.651 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Time tracking7.642 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Multi-currency support7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Regulations compliance6.021 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Self-service portal9.13 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of FreshBooks and TallyPrime
    Feature
    FreshBooks
    9.5
    49 Ratings
    25% above category average
    TallyPrime
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing8.839 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry9.337 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing9.741 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of FreshBooks and TallyPrime
    Feature
    FreshBooks
    -
    Ratings
    TallyPrime
    9.6
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of FreshBooks and TallyPrime
    Feature
    FreshBooks
    -
    Ratings
    TallyPrime
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    31% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    FreshBooksTallyPrime
    Small Businesses
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.2 out of 10
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.4 out of 10
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FreshBooksTallyPrime
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (75 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.6
    (18 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.6
    (20 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FreshBooksTallyPrime
    Likelihood to Recommend
    FreshBooks
    I recommend FreshBooks to anyone running a service-based business that needs invoicing, time reporting, and accounting tools. FB is adept in all three of these scenarios and isn't overly complicated like similar accounting packages I have used. I love how I can write estimates and proposals, manage the business development process from the software, and quickly convert prospects to invoiced clients.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
    When talking about the best, It suits best for accounting the day to day transaction along with reporting the summary of transaction in comparison with other accounting software like Zoho Books for instance, which we used earlier for accounting transactions. I feel TallyPrime is the leader in the industry. Regarding the less appropirate scenarios are its User interface. which needs to be carved further in future, recommended to come up with a Customized Theming option as users generally feel not so comfortable with the same colors every time. Change is generally expected to include customized vibrant colors. I'm curios watch the developments in future.
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    Pros
    FreshBooks
    • Invoicing - FreshBooks basically ensures our accountants spend less time on invoices via its automated invoicing system, which sends invoices to our customers and clients alike and also send them regular reminders for them to pay up their bills.
    • Collecting business insights - FreshBooks enable our company analysts measure our business performances via data reports provided by FreshBooks' intuitive dashboard. Allowing us do a comparative analysis of key business metrics of a current month against past months and determine if the business is growing.
    • Expense tracker - We have recently embraced FreshBooks as an expense tracker for teams at our company branch. Thusfar, FreshBooks has performed very well, making our expense management a perfect operation; ensuring teams do not exceed their planned budget and also eliminating the need for tracking expenses on excel spreadsheets.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
    • TallyPrime simplifies tax management by automatically calculating various taxes, such as GST, based on transaction data.
    • TallyPrime's payroll module handles complex payroll calculations effortlessly
    • It offers user-level access control and encryption, ensuring that sensitive financial data is protected
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    Cons
    FreshBooks
    • I can brand invoices with my business logo, but I might like to change colours of the invoices themselves to match the rest of my business documents. That isn't a major point at all, but it's something that I'd like to see.
    • Freshbooks doesn't remember the categories that similar expenses were previously assigned to. It would be nice if Freshbooks would suggest a category for an already saved vendor, to ensure the consistency of expense reporting.
    • The home page of a Freshbooks account has a great graph display of expenses and income, but it only shows the last 6 months. This is still very useful, but I'd like to be able to see this kind of graph for different periods of time.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
    • TDL related automation is something that I'm very curious and TallyPrime should invest time to develop it and provide Knowledge training on it.
    • I feel the necessity to introduce the TallyPrime software access in a handheld device access or via web such that on the go transaction can be made noted in TallyPrime without resorting to Desktop environment
    • The UI should also be changed currently, whenever I sit, I use keyboard like a typewriter and that aesthetic must be modified with a feature
    • The theming feature should be introduced in the TallyPrime, earlier, in TallyERP 9, we have green color screen with some shades of green and now that they have changed that to some blue with bluish shade, I'm curious to have customized colors.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    FreshBooks
    At the current needs of our business, FreshBooks suits us perfectly - it allows online access by our accountant to the system for GST purposes, easy input of expenses and tracking of Profit and Loss statements. FreshBooks customer service is great as well - very understanding and accommodating.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is very easy to use even for novices. If you're looking for an online accounting software that is full of features, has great aesthetics and is user-friendly, then this is definitely the software for you. I've been using it for several years now and despite being tempted to switch by other vendors, I like the feel of FreshBooks and it's mobile features.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
    I use it regularly, so I feel it as best apart from the User Interface. For recording general day to day transactions, it is apt and to go far beyond given features and for customization, there is a need for the Tally expert to assess the business requirement, So I feel the rating is apt in this judgement.
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    Reliability and Availability
    FreshBooks
    FreshBooks is easy to use and always works!
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
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    Support Rating
    FreshBooks
    I think the support level for FreshBooks is on par with a 6 because the folks behind this application do a fairly good job at providing support for their customer base. I still don't think they are at an elite level when it comes to supporting but are getting there although too slow in my opinion.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
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    Implementation Rating
    FreshBooks
    I haven't changed my mind since my first evaluation. Freshbooks is still meeting my needs, easy to use, etc.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
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    Alternatives Considered
    FreshBooks
    FreshBooks does very well in comparison, especially since it is free software for Barclays bank users. Sage software is much worse than FreshBooks. However, Xero and QuickBooks, the market leaders, are still ahead with usability, additional features, reporting, and connection with third-party software providers. We chose FreshBooks as it does everything we require from this type of software.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
    TallyPrime often appeals to small to medium-sized businesses due to its affordability. Its strength in inventory management and tax compliance may make it a top choice for retail or business clients in regions with complex tax regulations. Real saviour when it comes to companies with production and inventory management. Thank you Team for the software.
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    Return on Investment
    FreshBooks
    • In reality, we do not implement all of its use at the moment in order to determine an adequate ROI.
    • In our approach to the use of the system, it seems to us a considerable time saving by achieving the integration of the Mexican subsidiary with its parent located in the US.
    • Financial reports meet the necessary USGAAP requirements.
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    Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
    • Significantly streamlined our financial operations.
    • Accounting, Inventory Management, and Tax Compliance are invaluable.
    • Real-time reporting provides crucial insights for decision-making
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    ScreenShots

    FreshBooks Screenshots

    Screenshot of the dashboardScreenshot of an invoice overviewScreenshot of an example of a customizable invoiceScreenshot of an invoice appearing across devicesScreenshot of expensesScreenshot of time tracking