Bill.com vs FreshBooks: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Bill.com and FreshBooks — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: FreshBooks wins on our scorecard (7.8/10 vs 7.1/10).
| Scored on | Bill.com | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 7 |
| Customer support | 5 | 7 |
| Features | 9 | 8 |
| Monthly Subscription (Team Tier) | $55 per user | — |
| ACH Payment Fee | $0.49 each | — |
| Mailed Check Fee | $1.69 each | — |
| International Wire (USD) | $0.00 (with FX markup) | — |
| Lite Plan (Monthly) | — | $19.00 |
| Plus Plan (Monthly) | — | $33.00 |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | — | $60.00 |
| Additional Team Member | — | $11/mo |
Bill.com in one paragraph
Bill.com is the gold standard for mid-sized small businesses needing strict approval workflows, provided you can stomach the per-transaction fees.
Skip it if: You are a solopreneur with fewer than 10 invoices a month who doesn't need a formal approval trail.
FreshBooks in one paragraph
FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Skip it if: You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Bill.com or FreshBooks?
On our five-axis scorecard, FreshBooks scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.1/10). FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Who should skip Bill.com?
You are a solopreneur with fewer than 10 invoices a month who doesn't need a formal approval trail.
Who should skip FreshBooks?
You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.