FreshBooks vs Xero: Which is Better?

FreshBooks
★★★★½ 4.8
From $15/mo
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VS
Xero
★★★★½ 4.6
From $13/mo
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature FreshBooks Xero
Starting Price $15/mo $13/mo ✓ Cheaper
Premium Price $50/mo $70/mo
User Rating 4.8/5 ★★★★½ ✓ Higher Rated 4.6/5 ★★★★½
Best For Freelancers, Agencies, Service-based solo businesses E-commerce businesses, Teams requiring multiple logins

Pros & Cons

✅ FreshBooks Pros

  • Extremely easy to use for non-accountants
  • Great time-tracking for hourly freelancers
  • Excellent customer support

❌ FreshBooks Cons

  • Limited inventory management
  • Starts getting expensive if you have many clients

✅ Xero Pros

  • Beautiful interface
  • Unlimited users on all plans
  • Great alternative to QuickBooks

❌ Xero Cons

  • Early tier limits invoices (only 20/month)
  • Lacks built-in phone support

🏆 Our Verdict: FreshBooks Wins

FreshBooks edges ahead for most freelancers with a 4.8/5 rating and a starting price of $15/mo. Try it free — no credit card required.

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