Expensify vs FreshBooks: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Expensify 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 7.3/10).
| Scored on | Expensify | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 7 |
| Customer support | 6 | 7 |
| Features | 8 | 8 |
| Collect Plan (with card) | $5/user/month | — |
| Control Plan (with card) | $9/user/month | — |
| Collect Plan (no card) | $10/user/month | — |
| Control Plan (no card) | $18/user/month | — |
| Lite Plan (Monthly) | — | $19.00 |
| Plus Plan (Monthly) | — | $33.00 |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | — | $60.00 |
| Additional Team Member | — | $11/mo |
Expensify in one paragraph
Expensify is a powerful automation tool for teams, provided you are willing to use their branded card to keep software costs down.
Skip it if: You prefer using a high-rewards external credit card and don't want to be penalized with higher software fees.
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, Expensify or FreshBooks?
On our five-axis scorecard, FreshBooks scores higher (7.8/10 vs 7.3/10). FreshBooks is the best-in-class choice for service-based owners who value their time over a low monthly bill.
Who should skip Expensify?
You prefer using a high-rewards external credit card and don't want to be penalized with higher software fees.
Who should skip FreshBooks?
You have a high volume of low-paying clients that would trigger the expensive Premium tier caps.