Overall Satisfaction with FreshBooks
FreshBooks is a really practical tool for invoicing, keeping track of time and expenses, etc... It's a particularly useful tool if you don't already know how to keep your own books.
Another great thing about FreshBooks is that you are able to do a trial which is free, I mean, completely free. You don't have to enter any credit card information, so if you decide it's not for you, you can quit using it. I'll admit I didn't continue using it because I already had a pretty in-depth system in place that worked for me as far as invoicing and keeping track of my hours and expenses, but I would definitely recommend FreshBooks overall to any new business owner.
Another great thing about FreshBooks is that you are able to do a trial which is free, I mean, completely free. You don't have to enter any credit card information, so if you decide it's not for you, you can quit using it. I'll admit I didn't continue using it because I already had a pretty in-depth system in place that worked for me as far as invoicing and keeping track of my hours and expenses, but I would definitely recommend FreshBooks overall to any new business owner.
- Great Trial
- Perfect for streamlining your accounting
- Accept payments from multiple sources
- Lovely Design
- Client limits are sometimes a downer.
- Credit Card fees still cost you when accepting payments via credit card.
- Lite Services isn't worth the cost.
- Unable to perfectly maintain my established branding with FreshBooks. Of course I can upload my logo, but it is not entirely consistent with my overall branding.
- I don't feel the lite version is worth the cost since you can only have 5 clients, so unless you have a higher premium account, it can still cost quite a lot.
- I feel like the cost of accepting payments via credit card on top of the cost of the app is not the most cost-effective for a small business who doesn't have to manage too many clients or accept so many payments.
FreshBooks is better than many other apps because it is so efficient and combines many different features that other programs don't integrate in one place.
I appreciate FreshBooks for its overall integration of invoicing, keeping track of hours, managing projects, and keeping records. I am used to keeping track of receipts, invoices, and projects using Excel or other programs like it, and that works, but I can't send those invoices directly from the app.
I appreciate FreshBooks for its overall integration of invoicing, keeping track of hours, managing projects, and keeping records. I am used to keeping track of receipts, invoices, and projects using Excel or other programs like it, and that works, but I can't send those invoices directly from the app.
FreshBooks Feature Ratings
Using FreshBooks
1 - I am the owner of my own freelance Graphic Design business. I do everything from managing the business, creating the designs for my clients, meeting with clients, keeping track of my hours and managing invoices. I also have to remind clients when they don't pay me on time. It's a lot of pressure so apps like FreshBooks can save me time.
1 - I do my own support or look up anything I need to solve any problems I have in my business. FreshBooks is a simple to use app that can be accessed via computer or via mobile phone or tablet. So the least skills you'd need are at least proficiency with basic tech.
It can help if you are also already pretty good at managing your time and keeping on top of your own books.
It can help if you are also already pretty good at managing your time and keeping on top of your own books.
- Managing Invoices
- Managing Projects
- Keeping track of time
- Keeping track of hours
- Importing expenses which is great for organization and keeping track of company spending
- Multiple ways to accept payment
- If I was able to have unlimited clients
- Creating Proposals or quotes for projects
- Automated reminders
Using FreshBooks
Pros | Cons |
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Like to use Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Feel confident using Familiar | Unnecessarily complex Cumbersome |
- It is easy to send an invoice
- The design looks great for FreshBooks
- It is easy to navigate and manage multiple functions of the app
- It can be a little bit too many steps to set up an account or project
- You can have multiple rates, but the limit on clients makes it feel somewhat pointless
- You can't customize your invoicing to a full brand
Yes - It works really well. I actually set up my account initially using the app. I was able to navigate it easily and make changes to my account or clients at the touch of a button. I was able to move around with ease and not have to deal with normal interface problems that some apps like this can have.