The Best Accounting Software for Consultants
Easy-to-Use Accounting & Bookkeeping Features
Near-Instant Invoicing
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Bill Clients Fast, Get Paid Faster
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Keep an Eye on the Big Picture
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Never Miss an Expense
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Track Time to the Minute
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Keep Everyone on the Same Page
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Know Your Business Better
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Plans and Packages Designed to Support Consultants
Save an Extra 10%
Lite
+10% Off Yearly Price
- Send unlimited invoices to up to 5 clients i
- Track unlimited expenses i
- Send unlimited estimates i
- Get paid with credit cards and bank transfers (ACH) i
- Run reports for an easy tax time i
Plus
+10% Off Yearly Price
- Send unlimited invoices to up to 50 clients i
- Set up recurring invoices and client retainers i
- Send unlimited estimates and proposals i
- Get paid with credit cards and bank transfers (ACH) i
- Automatically capture receipt data i
- Invite your accountant i
- Run financial and accounting reports i
Premium
+10% Off Yearly Price
- Send unlimited invoices to an unlimited number of clients i
- Set up recurring invoices and client retainers i
- Send unlimited estimates and proposals i
- Get paid with credit cards and bank transfers (ACH) i
- Automatically capture bills and receipt data i
- Invite your accountant i
- Track project profitability i
- Customize email templates with dynamic fields i
Select
- Simplify your data migration with Easy Switch i
- Send unlimited invoices to an unlimited number of clients i
- Set up recurring invoices and client retainers i
- Send unlimited estimates and proposals i
- Access to lower credit card transaction fees and capped bank transfer (ACH) fees i
- Automatically capture bills and receipt data i
- Invite your accountant i
- Remove FreshBooks branding from client emails i
- 2 team member accounts included i
- A dedicated number for exclusive Select support i
Start with a slick invoice template then…
- Customize your invoices with your brand colors and logo
- Get notifications when clients view invoices to stay in the know
- Auto-charge late fees when clients are misbehaving
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Easy-to-use expense management tools to run your business better
- Automatically track and record Expenses so you’ll always know where your money’s going
- Stay on budget with straightforward summaries of your spending by category
- Tax-friendly categories keep your expenses sorted and organized for tax season
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Set clear expectations with clients from the start
- Easily customize the look and content of each Estimate to fit your needs
- Get client approval with just one click, or respond to their feedback from your desktop or smartphone
- Turn Estimates into Invoices in seconds, and get paid that much faster
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Online payments get you paid 2x faster
- Accept bank and credit card payments right on invoices
- Allow clients to securely store credit card details making it easier for them to pay
- Automated tracking of money in and out keeps your books ready for tax time
- Easily share Checkout Links in email, text, or on your website for fast invoice-free payments
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Reports give you the "down-low" on how your financial health
- Profit and Loss – See total income and expenses to know exactly how profitable you are
- Sales Tax Summary – Make remittances painless by always knowing the sales taxes you’ve paid and collected in any period
- Expense Report – Get a detailed breakdown of expenses in any given time frame
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients — all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
The smart billing solution for smart business owners
- Securely accept payments online, in person, and over the phone with our easy-to-use virtual terminal
- Save client credit card details for future invoices so you can stop waiting on payments and regulate your cash flow
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
FreshBooks Payroll helps you get payroll done in minutes
- Run payroll in minutes with our simple-to-use software
- Automatically file and submit state and federal payroll taxes
- Transactions for every pay run are automatically tracked and recorded to save you time on data entry
- FreshBooks Payroll is available as an add-on starting at $40 + $6/per person each month (plus get your first month free*)
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Customize your invoices with your brand colors and logo then…
- Get notifications when clients view invoices to stay in the know
- Auto-charge late fees when clients are misbehaving
- Set up automated recurring invoices for fast hands-free invoicing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Manage your time and your cash flow more effectively
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
- Accurately forecast your monthly workload and revenue by collecting fixed payments from clients in advance, then billing and tracking time against that amount
- With fewer invoices to worry about, you can spend more time growing your business
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Set clear expectations with clients from the start
- Easily customize the look and content of each Estimate or Proposal to fit your needs
- Get client approval with just one click, or respond to their feedback from your desktop or smartphone
- Convert Estimates and Proposals into Invoices in seconds to get paid that much faster
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Online payments get you paid 2x faster
- Accept bank and credit card payments right on invoices
- Allow clients to securely store credit card details making it easier for them to pay
- Automated tracking of money in and out keeps your books ready for tax time
- Easily share Checkout Links in email, text, or on your website for fast invoice-free payments
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Organize your expenses in the cloud effortlessly
- No more shoeboxes full of receipts — keep your expenses perfectly organized and preserved for tax season
- Upload a picture of your receipt and FreshBooks automatically captures the merchant, total, and taxes for your review
- Upload receipts in bulk to save time on expense tracking
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Smart tools to make your accountant’s job easier
- Invite your accountant to your FreshBooks account with just a few clicks
- Limit access to the data needed to support your business during tax time or any other time
- Review your books and financial reports with your accountant in real-time so your business continues to run smoothly
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Intelligent reports that are easy to understand and easier to use
- Automatic checks and balances ensure accuracy and compliance in your reporting
- Industry-standard double-entry accounting tools help you set aside enough for taxes, understand the costs of running your business, and confidently forecast earnings
- Use financial reports to make smarter business decisions and easily work with your accountant
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients — all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
The smart billing solution for smart business owners
- Securely accept payments online, in person, and over the phone with our easy-to-use virtual terminal
- Save client credit card details for future invoices so you can stop waiting on payments and regulate your cash flow
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
FreshBooks Payroll helps you get payroll done in minutes
- Run payroll in minutes with our simple-to-use software
- Automatically file and submit state and federal payroll taxes
- Transactions for every pay run are automatically tracked and recorded to save you time on data entry
- FreshBooks Payroll is available as an add-on starting at $40 + $6/per person each month (plus get your first month free*)
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Customize your invoices with your brand colors and logo then…
- Get notifications when clients view invoices to stay in the know
- Auto-charge late fees when clients are misbehaving
- Set up automated recurring invoices for fast hands-free invoicing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Manage your time and your cash flow more effectively
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
- Accurately forecast your monthly workload and revenue by collecting fixed payments from clients in advance, then billing and tracking time against that amount
- With fewer invoices to worry about, you can spend more time growing your business
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Set clear expectations with clients from the start
- Easily customize the look and content of each Estimate or Proposal to fit your needs
- Get client approval with just one click, or respond to their feedback from your desktop or smartphone
- Convert Estimates and Proposals into Invoices in seconds to get paid that much faster
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Online payments get you paid 2x faster
- Accept bank and credit card payments right on invoices
- Allow clients to securely store credit card details making it easier for them to pay
- Automated tracking of money in and out keeps your books ready for tax time
- Easily share Checkout Links in email, text, or on your website for fast invoice-free payments
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Organize your expenses in the cloud effortlessly
- No more shoeboxes full of receipts — keep your expenses perfectly organized and preserved for tax season
- Upload a picture of your receipt and FreshBooks automatically captures the merchant, total, and taxes for your review
- Upload receipts in bulk to save time on expense tracking
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Smart tools to make your accountant’s job easier
- Invite your accountant to your FreshBooks account with just a few clicks
- Limit access to the data needed to support your business during tax time or any other time
- Review your books and financial reports with your accountant in real-time so your business continues to run smoothly
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Make smarter decisions about your work and business
- Easily track project success and team performance with powerful tools and dashboards
- Review how you’re spending time and money with in-depth reports to make better decisions on the fly
- Profitability summaries show which services cost you the most so you can lower margins and increase profits
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Communicate with clients your way
- Add your logo and branding to every email with customized templates
- Easily personalize the subject and body with dynamic fields
- Create your own email signature for a personal touch
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients — all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
The smart billing solution for smart business owners
- Securely accept payments online, in person, and over the phone with our easy-to-use virtual terminal
- Save client credit card details for future invoices so you can stop waiting on payments and regulate your cash flow
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
FreshBooks Payroll helps you get payroll done in minutes
- Run payroll in minutes with our simple-to-use software
- Automatically file and submit state and federal payroll taxes
- Transactions for every pay run are automatically tracked and recorded to save you time on data entry
- FreshBooks Payroll is available as an add-on starting at $40 + $6/per person each month (plus get your first month free*)
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
We’re here to cure your data migration migraine
- Import expenses, invoices, client info, and more from your old accounting software to your new FreshBooks account
- We’ll seamlessly move your data from all the usual suspects: QuickBooks, Wave, Xero, and HoneyBook
- Focus on growing your business while we handle the rest
Customize your invoices with your brand colors and logo then…
- Get notifications when clients view invoices to stay in the know
- Auto-charge late fees when clients are misbehaving
- Set up automated recurring invoices for fast hands-free invoicing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Manage your time and your cash flow more effectively
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
- Accurately forecast your monthly workload and revenue by collecting fixed payments from clients in advance, then billing and tracking time against that amount
- With fewer invoices to worry about, you can spend more time growing your business
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Set clear expectations with clients from the start
- Easily customize the look and content of each Estimate or Proposal to fit your needs
- Get client approval with just one click, or respond to their feedback from your desktop or smartphone
- Convert Estimates and Proposals into Invoices in seconds to get paid that much faster
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Do more of what you want with your money
- Take advantage of reduced rates and save money on every transaction
- Stretch your profits even further, or reinvest the savings in your business
- Get paid faster than by check, with zero setup fees, monthly fees, or minimum charges
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Organize your expenses in the cloud effortlessly
- No more shoeboxes full of receipts — keep your expenses perfectly organized and preserved for tax season
- Upload a picture of your receipt and FreshBooks automatically captures the merchant, total, and taxes for your review
- Upload receipts in bulk to save time on expense tracking
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Smart tools to make your accountant’s job easier
- Invite your accountant to your FreshBooks account with just a few clicks
- Limit access to the data needed to support your business during tax time or any other time
- Review your books and financial reports with your accountant in real-time so your business continues to run smoothly
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Show off the brand you’ve worked hard to create
- Keep your branding consistent, and featured on invoices
- Hide the FreshBooks logo from your emails to keep your business front and center
- Ensure that your clients see you as the professional you are
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients — all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Hit the ground running from day one
- Take advantage of our award-winning support for easier account setup and customization
- Get the full onboarding experience with free training for your entire team and data migration from other platforms
- Get resources to help you make your FreshBooks account work harder for you
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Spend less time managing your projects and your people
- Invite the whole team to your account for better collaboration, improved productivity, and fewer mistakes
- Track time, log expenses and mileage, and work with team members and clients — all on one app
- You control what each person has access to, depending on the role you give them
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
The smart billing solution for smart business owners
- Securely accept payments online, in person, and over the phone with our easy-to-use virtual terminal
- Save client credit card details for future invoices so you can stop waiting on payments and regulate your cash flow
- Set up recurring billing profiles and schedule subscription payments for specific clients to take the guesswork out of billing
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
FreshBooks Payroll helps you get payroll done in minutes
- Run payroll in minutes with our simple-to-use software
- Automatically file and submit state and federal payroll taxes
- Transactions for every pay run are automatically tracked and recorded to save you time on data entry
- FreshBooks Payroll is available as an add-on starting at $40 + $6/per person each month (plus get your first month free*)
Have questions?
Talk to a Specialist:
Consultants Prefer FreshBooks. The Reviews Prove it.
4.0 Excellent
“FreshBooks offers a well-rounded, intuitive, and attractive double-entry accounting experience that supports invoices and estimates; expenses; time tracking; and projects.”
4.4 Excellent
“FreshBooks automates daily accounting activities namely invoice creation, payment acceptance, expenses tracking, billable time tracking, and financial reporting.”
4.5 Excellent
“FreshBooks is an online accounting and invoicing service that saves you time and makes you look professional – Fortune 500 professional.”
4.47 Excellent
“FreshBooks takes billing out of your hands and puts it on autopilot. Set up automated invoicing, online payment options, and late payment reminders to get paid 2x faster.”
4.0 Excellent
“FreshBooks offers a well-rounded, intuitive, and attractive double-entry accounting experience that supports invoices and estimates; expenses; time tracking; and projects.”
4.4 Excellent
“FreshBooks automates daily accounting activities namely invoice creation, payment acceptance, expenses tracking, billable time tracking, and financial reporting.”
4.5 Excellent
“FreshBooks is an online accounting and invoicing service that saves you time and makes you look professional – Fortune 500 professional.”
4.47 Excellent
“FreshBooks takes billing out of your hands and puts it on autopilot. Set up automated invoicing, online payment options, and late payment reminders to get paid 2x faster.”
Smarter Workflows Keep You On Top of Client Work
As your client roster grows, FreshBooks helps keep accounts and client relationships in check. Level up with simple workflows and features to impress clients, time and time again.
Automate Invoicing and Get Paid Faster
Getting paid is fun. Collecting payments is not. FreshBooks invoice software for consultants makes getting paid much less painful, more professional, and up to 3x faster.
Invite Your Accountant
Sure, accountants use FreshBooks, but it’s really built for owners. So you know all money in and out of your company is accounted for, and you’ll always know where your business stands.
Seamlessly Migrate From Your Current Accounting Software
FreshBooks provides the accounting support you need and takes care of the data entry and migration from QuickBooks Online, Word, or any other accounting systems or bookkeeping software.
Get Support From Award-Winning Support Team
Award-winning support means talking to a real perform for the help and information you need until you’re satisfied.
Accounting Software Integrations and Apps for Consultants
Easily integrate your FreshBooks account with other apps and partners to simplify everything from project management to payroll.
How FreshBooks Helps
Consultants Thrive
Does Your Consulting Business Have Complex
Needs and a Growing Team?
FreshBooks Select is a custom plan built to save you time and money, and ensure your growing business is as successful as possible.
What you can expect from the Select Plan:
- Exclusive access to our Select Support and Onboarding teams to train your team and migrate your books from other platforms
- Access to lower credit card fees and transaction rates
- Access to Priority Support comprised of our most seasoned support team members
- The ability to add 2 team member accounts for free
Resources to Support Your
Consulting Business
Accounting Software by Industry
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Specific Professions
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