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Pricing breakdown

FreshBooks pricing (2026)

Paid plans start at $23/mo (Lite).

Pricing verified June 2026

Plans & what each includes

Monthly prices shown; annual billing usually lowers the effective rate. Confirm current numbers on the vendor page before buying — software pricing changes often.

Lite

Cheapest paid

$23/mo

5 billable clients; +$11/user

Plus

$43/mo

50 billable clients; +$11/user

Premium

$70/mo

Unlimited clients; +$11/user

Source: FreshBooks pricing page.

What it really costs

Real-cost reality

Lite is $23 a month but caps you at five billable clients, so most service businesses need Plus at $43 for up to fifty. Each extra team member adds $11 a month, and card payments cost 2.9 percent plus 30 cents (ACH is 1 percent, capped at $15). A two-person shop realistically runs about $54 a month before processing.

Watch out for

  • Lite caps you at five billable clients; a handful of regular accounts forces the $43 Plus plan
  • Every extra team member is $11 a month on any plan
  • Card processing is 2.9 percent plus 30 cents; ACH is 1 percent capped at $15
  • No native QuickBooks sync, only a Zapier bridge
  • Prices rose in 2026 (Lite $21 to $23, Plus $38 to $43, Premium $65 to $70)

FreshBooks pricing FAQ

How much does FreshBooks cost?+

Paid plans start at $23/mo (Lite).

Does FreshBooks have a free plan?+

No free plan, but FreshBooks has a 30-day free trial so you can test it before paying.

Is there a free trial of FreshBooks?+

Yes. FreshBooks has a 30-day free trial, so you can run it on real jobs before you commit.

Price changes & new deals

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