Xero vs Freshbooks
Looking for an alternative to Freshbooks? Xero’s online accounting software will help you take control of your business.
Software designed to work for you
Xero is a Freshbooks alternative that helps put you first.
Make the switch work for you
Import your data to Xero yourself or get help from an expert.
A beautiful experience
Xero vs Freshbooks? Take a look at what makes Xero beautiful.
Better business
Better your business with a helping hand from Xero.
| Xero | Freshbooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription plan | Early Growing Established | Lite Plus Premium Select |
| Unlimited Users | Unlimited | △ Each subscription has a restriction on the number of users. Adding additional users above the limit is at an additional cost. |
| Bank connections/bank feeds | ||
| Bank reconciliation | Supported in Plus, Premium & Select subscriptions. | |
| Auto bank reconcile | Supported in Growing & Established subscriptions via JAX. | △ |
| Invoicing & quotes | Early limits to 20 invoices. All other subscriptions offer unlimited invoicing. | Billable client limits vary on Lite & Plus subscriptions, but all plans allow for unlimited invoices. |
| Bill management | Early limits to 5 bills. All other subscriptions offer unlimited bills. | Supported in Premium & Select subscriptions only. |
| Online payments | ||
| Cloud based | ||
| Works on mobile | ||
| W-9 + E-File directly from platform | △ | |
| Payroll | Optional add-on via Gusto. | Optional add-on |
| Sales Tax | ||
| Data capture | Free with Hubdoc. | Supported in Plus, Premium & Select subscriptions. |
| PDF statement import | ||
| Basic Inventory & tracking | ||
| Inventory Plus | Optional add-on in Growing & Established subscription plans only. | |
| Manage fixed assets | ||
| Foreign Currency | Supported in Established subscription only. | Billable client limits vary on Lite & Plus subscriptions, but all plans allow for Foreign currency. |
| Expense and mileage tracking | Supported in Established subscription only. | |
| Project tracking & profitability | Supported in Established subscription only. | Basic project functionality available in all plans but Project profitability is available exclusively on the Premium and Select subscriptions. |
| Advanced Business Intelligence & Financial Insights | All features powered by Syft are exclusive to the Established subscription; some are available in the Early and Growing subscriptions. | Some analytics features supported in Premium & Select subscriptions. |
| Quick Online Bill Pay | Powered by Melio (ACH 3 Days: Pay vendors via CC) | |
| Onboarding & Migration | Xero Coaches (1st 90 Days) | |
| AI Agent (automate tasks and surface real-time insights) | JAX |
Note: (✓) indicates a strong capability, (✗) indicates a significant limitation, and (△) indicates a partial or conditional capability
Software made easy
When it comes to Xero vs Freshbooks, give Xero a try. You can try Xero free for 30 days. That way, you can see the benefits for yourself.
Make the switch work for you
Debating between Xero vs Freshbooks? Switching to Xero is straightforward. You have the option to either manually import data yourself or get a helping hand from your accountant.
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A beautiful experience
- Continued software updates
- Add and collaborate with other users
- Connect to over 1000 apps
- Online help and support in Xero Central
Do business better
Find out what Xero can do and why 4.9 million customers choose Xero. It’s a Freshbooks alternative with the tools you need to help make business better.
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Customer stories
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Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
Get one month free
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