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FreshBooks publishes a REST API for accessing your accounting data, but the developer page does not state which plans can use it. freshbooks.com, checked 7 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
You can export reports and lists yourself as Excel files in one .zip file; this covers posting transactions, and other data such as estimates and attachments is exported separately. quickbooks.intuit.com, checked 27 Sept 2026 (opens in a new tab)
You can export clients, invoices, expenses, items, services, vendors and the chart of accounts as CSV files, and reports as CSV or PDF, from your account. support.freshbooks.com, checked 7 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Subscriptions renew automatically each period, you can cancel at any time, and the cancellation takes effect the day after the current period ends. intuit.com, checked 27 Sept 2026 (opens in a new tab)
FreshBooks offers monthly billing, and either side can end the agreement at any time; you pay fees for the rest of the current billing period. freshbooks.com, checked 7 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Zapier lists a QuickBooks Online integration. zapier.com, checked 27 Sept 2026 (opens in a new tab)
QuickBooks runs its own app directory and says it integrates with over 800 business apps. quickbooks.intuit.com, checked 27 Sept 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Zapier lists an integration for FreshBooks that connects its invoicing and accounting features to other apps. zapier.com, checked 7 Oct 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Reports and lists export to Excel. Cancel any time; access runs to period end. Listed on Zapier. Own app directory of 800+ apps.
Public REST API, plan access not stated. CSV export of clients, invoices, expenses and more. Monthly billing, cancel any time. On Zapier.
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Most widely used US small business accounting. Invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, tax prep, and financial reporting. Intuit Assist AI automates invoices, reminders, and cash flow insights. 750+ integrations. Solopreneur: $20/month. Simple Start: $38/month. Plus: $105/month. No free tier.
FreshBooks is accounting and invoicing software built for small business owners who want to spend less time on bookkeeping. It handles invoicing, expense tracking, time tracking, payments, and basic accounting reports — all without requiring an accounting degree. Create professional invoices with automatic payment reminders. Accept credit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Run P&L, tax summary, and expense reports. Lite plan starts at $6.90/month. No free tier — 30-day trial.
Intuit Assist AI includes specialized agents for accounting, payments, customers, and finance. It auto-generates invoices from emails and documents, sends smart reminders to help you get paid faster, and gives you proactive cash flow insights.
The default choice for US small businesses — your accountant probably already uses it, integrations are unmatched, and AI is getting smarter every quarter. Cost adds up once you include payroll and the plan you actually need. But the ecosystem and reliability are hard to beat.
FreshBooks is a great fit if you're a freelancer or service-based small business owner who bills clients and wants simple, clean invoicing without learning complicated accounting software. The invoicing tools are polished and easy to use, and accepting payments is straightforward. The downside is there's no free plan, and at $6.90/month the Lite plan limits you to just 5 clients — so growing businesses will need to upgrade quickly.
