InvoiceKit vs FreshBooks
Comparing two popular invoicing solutions. Which one is right for your business?
At a Glance
| Feature |  InvoiceKit | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0/month (Free) | $19/month |
| Free Plan | ||
| Unlimited Invoices | $4.99/mo (Pro) | $19/month |
| PDF Downloads | ||
| Client Management | ||
| Payment Tracking | ||
| Expense Tracking | ||
| Time Tracking | ||
| Accounting Reports | ||
| Best For | Freelancers | Full Accounting |
InvoiceKit
✅ Pros
- Free plan available (3 invoices/month)
- Extremely affordable Pro plan ($4.99/month)
- Simple and easy to use - no learning curve
- Professional PDF invoices with clean design
- Client management included
- Product catalog for recurring services
- Fast and modern interface
❌ Cons
- No expense tracking
- No time tracking
- Limited accounting reports
FreshBooks
✅ Pros
- Full accounting suite with reports
- Expense tracking with receipt scanning
- Time tracking built-in
- Project management features
- Online payment processing
- Tax preparation support
❌ Cons
- No free plan - starts at $19/month
- More complex - steeper learning curve
- Overkill for simple invoicing
- Can be slow at times
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose InvoiceKit if...
📊Choose FreshBooks if...
- You need full accounting software
- You want expense and time tracking
- You need detailed financial reports
- You manage multiple projects simultaneously
- You want built-in payment processing
- Budget isn't a constraint ($19+/month is fine)
💡 The Bottom Line
InvoiceKit and FreshBooks serve different audiences:
If you're a freelancer, consultant, or small service business who just needs to create professional invoices quickly and affordably, InvoiceKit is the clear winner. You can start free, and even the Pro plan is only $4.99/month - that's 74% cheaper than FreshBooks.
If you need a complete accounting system with expense tracking, time tracking, and detailed financial reports, FreshBooks is worth the premium price. It's more powerful but also more complex and expensive.
For most freelancers and small businesses, InvoiceKit offers the best value. Simple, fast, and affordable - exactly what you need, nothing you don't.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch from FreshBooks to InvoiceKit?
Yes! You can export your client data from FreshBooks and manually add them to InvoiceKit. While we don't have an automatic import yet, setting up your clients in InvoiceKit takes just a few minutes.
Is InvoiceKit really free?
Yes! You can create up to 3 invoices per month completely free, forever. No credit card required. If you need more, upgrade to Pro for just $4.99/month for unlimited invoices.
Does InvoiceKit have payment processing like FreshBooks?
Not yet, but it's on our roadmap! Currently, you can add payment instructions (like bank details or PayPal) to your invoices, and clients can pay you directly.
Which has better customer support?
FreshBooks has a larger support team due to their size. InvoiceKit offers email support with responses within 48-72 hours for free users, and 24-hour priority support for Pro users. Both provide quality assistance.