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FreshBooks Lite

Cloud-based accounting for freelancers and solopreneurs with unlimited invoicing to 5 clients, expense tracking, estimates, time tracking, and online payment acceptance.

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FreshBooks Lite is the entry-level cloud accounting plan combining unlimited invoicing to 5 billable clients, expense tracking, estimates, time tracking, mobile apps, and online payments via credit card, ACH, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

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Unlimited custom invoicing

Send unlimited professional, branded invoices to up to 5 billable clients per month, with automated payment status tracking, viewing notifications, and recurring invoice setup.

Online payment acceptance

Accept payments via credit and debit cards, ACH bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Buy Now Pay Later directly through invoices, dramatically improving cash flow for freelancers.

Time & expense tracking

Track billable time on projects with built-in timers, log expenses with receipt photo capture, and categorize transactions automatically to keep books current and tax-ready year-round.

Beyond licensing, a seamless, fully supported FreshBooks Lite experience with Discreet Vision.

Why Your Business Needs FreshBooks Lite

FreshBooks Lite isn't just invoicing software, it's the complete entry-level cloud accounting platform combining invoicing, payments, time tracking, expenses, and reporting purpose-built for freelancers and solopreneurs.

Built for Solopreneurs: Lite is designed for freelancers, consultants, contractors, and self-employed professionals managing 5 or fewer billable clients, with all essentials to run a one-person business.

Get Paid Faster: Online payments via credit card, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Buy Now Pay Later directly through invoices reduce collection time, with users typically getting paid up to 11 days faster.

Mobile-First Workflow: Native mobile apps for iOS and Android let you create invoices, log expenses with receipt photo capture, track time, log mileage, and chat with clients on the go from any location.

Award-Winning Simplicity: FreshBooks delivers a well-rounded, intuitive double-entry accounting experience purpose-built for freelancer and small business needs better than competitors in the entry class.

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Built for how freelancers and solopreneurs run their businesses.

Everything a freelancer or solopreneur needs to run their finances at scale, delivered in one entry-level cloud accounting platform covering invoicing with online payments, time and expense tracking, estimates, basic reports, mobile apps, and 256-bit SSL encrypted security.

Unlimited Custom Invoicing

FreshBooks Lite delivers unlimited professional, branded invoicing capability to up to 5 billable clients per month, with full customization including company logo, color scheme, payment terms, and accepted payment methods to present a polished business image to clients. Automated late payment reminders are sent on schedules you set, and recurring invoices automate retainer or subscription work. Real-time invoice viewing and payment status notifications let you know when a client opens or pays.

Online Payment Acceptance

Accept payments from clients directly through every invoice via credit cards, debit cards, ACH bank transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Buy Now Pay Later checkout options that improve cash flow significantly. FreshBooks Payments processes transactions at standard 2.9% plus $0.30 per credit card transaction rates, with funds typically deposited within two business days of payment. Clients can pay in their preferred method with one click, eliminating the friction of check-based collections.

Time, Expense & Mileage Tracking

Built-in time trackers with start, stop, and pause timer controls let freelancers accurately log billable time spent on projects and tasks, with that time automatically flowing into invoices for accurate client billing on every engagement. Expense tracking with receipt photo capture from your phone and automatic data extraction keeps records current and tax-ready throughout the year. Mobile mileage tracking captures business travel automatically using your phone GPS for tax-deductible logs.

Estimates, Projects & Reporting

Create professional estimates and proposals for prospective work with itemized line breakdowns, send them to clients for digital approval, and convert approved estimates into invoices with one click to streamline new project kickoff. Built-in basic reports including profit and loss, sales tax summary, expense reports, and accounts aging give freelancers visibility into business health throughout the year. Reports filter by client, date range, or product to identify your most profitable work.

Mobile App, Security & Live Help

The FreshBooks mobile app for iOS and Android lets you create invoices, capture receipt photos, track time and mileage, accept payments, and chat with clients directly from your phone or tablet wherever you are during the workday. All financial data is protected by 256-bit SSL encryption and routine security testing meeting industry standards on every connection. FreshBooks Live customer support gives Lite subscribers unlimited access to friendly award-winning support staff.

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