Quick answer
FreshBooks is full accounting software with invoicing, payments, and expenses, starting at $23 a month for 5 clients before discounts. Invoice Website covers invoices, estimates, and purchase orders, with a free plan and Basic at $5 a month. Pick FreshBooks for accounting, Invoice Website if you only need invoices.
Features and pricing
FreshBooks details come from their public pages, checked on October 21, 2026.
| Feature | Invoice Website | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, free forever: 2 invoices or estimates a month with PDF download, no card needed | No free plan; 30-day free trial |
| Paid plans | Basic at $5/month for 30 documents a month; Premium at $20/month for unlimited | Lite at $23/month for 5 clients, Plus at $43 for 50 clients, Premium at $70 for unlimited (introductory discounts often apply) |
| Invoice templates | 40 templates (2 on the free plan) | Customizable invoices |
| Estimates and quotes | Yes, and convert an accepted estimate into an invoice | Yes, plus proposals |
| Purchase orders | Yes, on paid plans (30 a month on Basic, unlimited on Premium) | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Online card payments | No. Clients pay you directly, using the payment details you put on the invoice | Yes: cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Buy Now, Pay Later |
| Recurring invoices | Not yet | Yes, automated |
| Automatic payment reminders | Not yet | Yes, automated late payment reminders |
| Multiple businesses | Up to 3 on Basic, unlimited on Premium | Not listed on their pricing page |
| Mobile app | No app. The web app works in a phone browser | Yes, iOS and Android |
| Accounting and expenses | No. Invoices, estimates, and purchase orders only | Yes: double-entry accounting, expenses, time tracking, and reports |
Prices are in US dollars per month unless noted and can change. "Not listed on their pricing page" means FreshBooks did not mention the feature on the pages we checked, not that it is missing.
Who should pick which
Pick FreshBooks if
- You want accounting, expenses, and invoicing in one subscription.
- You want clients to pay by card, ACH, or Buy Now, Pay Later.
- You need time tracking and project profitability.
Pick Invoice Website if
- You only need invoices and estimates and do not want to pay for accounting.
- You want a free plan instead of a 30-day trial.
- You need purchase orders and a wide choice of invoice templates.
Switching from FreshBooks
- Export from FreshBooks
Export your clients and invoices from FreshBooks reports, and download PDFs of invoices you want to keep for your records.
- Create a free Invoice Website account
Sign up with your email. You do not need a card to start on the free plan.
- Add your business and clients
Enter your business details once and they fill in on every invoice. Add clients as you bill them.
- Send your next invoice
Pick a template, add line items, and download the PDF or email it to your client. Keep old invoices from your previous tool for your records.
Invoice Website vs FreshBooks FAQ
Does FreshBooks have a free plan?
No. FreshBooks offers a 30-day free trial, then plans start at $23 a month for 5 billable clients, with introductory discounts at times.
Is Invoice Website a FreshBooks replacement?
Only for invoicing. Invoice Website creates invoices, estimates, and purchase orders, but it does not do accounting, expenses, or payments. Many businesses pair it with a separate accounting tool.
How many clients can I bill on Invoice Website?
Basic includes up to 30 clients for $5 a month, and Premium has unlimited clients for $20 a month.
Sources
Last reviewed October 21, 2026. FreshBooks is a trademark of its owner. Spot something out of date? Let us know.