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At a Glance
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Star Rating
(933)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.30 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Square Invoices
Square Invoices
Star Rating
(212)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that FreshBooks excels in customer support, with a score of 9.2, where users appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In contrast, Square Invoices has a lower support score of 8.8, with some users mentioning slower response times during peak hours.
  • Users report that Square Invoices offers superior digital billing features, scoring 9.1 compared to FreshBooks' 8.5. Reviewers highlight the ease of sending invoices and receiving payments digitally as a standout feature of Square Invoices.
  • Reviewers mention that FreshBooks shines in its management capabilities, scoring 8.3, particularly praising its project tracking and time management features. However, Square Invoices outperforms in this area with a score of 9.0, with users noting its intuitive dashboard for tracking invoices and payments.
  • Users on G2 indicate that FreshBooks has a more robust accounting feature set, scoring 7.9, but Square Invoices surpasses it with a score of 8.7. Reviewers appreciate Square's seamless integration with other financial tools, making it easier to manage finances.
  • G2 users report that both products offer recurring billing options, but Square Invoices edges out with a score of 8.6 compared to FreshBooks' 8.3. Users mention that Square's recurring billing setup is more straightforward and user-friendly.
  • Users say that while FreshBooks provides a variety of templates with a score of 8.4, Square Invoices offers a more extensive selection at 8.8. Reviewers appreciate the customization options available in Square's templates, allowing for a more personalized invoicing experience.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FreshBooks
Lite
Starting at $6.30
Per Month
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Square Invoices
Free
$0.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
Square Invoices
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
754
9.3
169
Ease of Use
9.2
837
9.4
172
Ease of Setup
9.2
455
9.2
114
Ease of Admin
9.2
333
9.1
83
Quality of Support
9.2
703
8.8
150
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
328
9.3
83
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
752
9.1
160
Features by Category
7.2
142
Not enough data
Expense Reports
8.6
100
Not enough data
8.0
94
Not enough data
7.6
93
Not enough data
8.1
92
Not enough data
7.1
75
Not enough data
7.2
82
Not enough data
7.9
84
Not enough data
Travel Management
6.9
74
Not enough data
6.5
71
Not enough data
6.1
66
Not enough data
6.6
67
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.0
128
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
8.2
118
Not enough data
Mobile
8.3
79
Not enough data
6.8
76
Not enough data
5.7
68
Not enough data
Platform
6.1
58
Not enough data
6.2
61
Not enough data
Administration
6.9
58
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
100
Not enough data
7.7
101
Not enough data
7.6
108
Not enough data
7.2
98
Not enough data
7.9
106
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
120
Not enough data
7.3
93
Not enough data
7.0
90
Not enough data
9.0
121
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
7.1
95
Not enough data
7.8
431
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.0
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
223
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Receivable
8.7
394
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
269
|
Verified
Not enough data
Accounts Payable
8.3
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
137
Not enough data
Other Functionality
7.2
121
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
124
Not enough data
7.3
128
Not enough data
7.5
139
Not enough data
7.6
149
Not enough data
8.6
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
355
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
194
Not enough data
7.6
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
380
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.9
159
Not enough data
7.6
146
Not enough data
8.4
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
132
Not enough data
9.1
374
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
149
Not enough data
Integration
8.2
265
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
212
Not enough data
Cash Flow
8.3
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
240
|
Verified
Not enough data
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.6
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
162
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
200
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue
8.4
224
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
166
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
160
Not enough data
Payroll
7.8
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
AI
7.7
36
Not enough data
7.3
33
Not enough data
7.7
33
Not enough data
7.4
34
Not enough data
7.3
33
Not enough data
6.9
35
Not enough data
7.3
42
Not enough data
7.5
37
Not enough data
6.9
39
Not enough data
7.4
35
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.2
15
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
21
Contract Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
9.1
20
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Contract Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
22
Billing
Not enough data
9.4
22
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.5
14
Dunning
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.6
14
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.8
15
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.2
17
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
95
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.2
75
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
7.4
63
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
80
Not enough data
6.8
64
Not enough data
6.7
80
Not enough data
7.0
60
Not enough data
7.2
63
Not enough data
6.9
64
Not enough data
7.0
64
Not enough data
Payment Options
7.3
61
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
Security
7.4
60
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
65
Not enough data
7.0
62
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.4
140
8.8
87
8.5
143
9.1
87
8.3
132
8.6
83
Bill Processing
7.5
125
8.5
73
7.8
122
Feature Not Available
8.3
124
9.0
85
Integration
7.9
129
8.7
77
8.4
131
9.0
84
7.1
101
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.5
19
Integrations
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.1
17
Transactions
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.9
19
Workflows
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
8.3
19
8.0
137
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.9
67
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.0
128
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
8.2
118
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
73
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
100
Not enough data
7.7
101
Not enough data
7.6
108
Not enough data
7.2
98
Not enough data
7.9
106
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
120
Not enough data
7.3
93
Not enough data
7.0
90
Not enough data
9.0
121
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
7.1
95
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Square Invoices
Square Invoices
FreshBooks and Square Invoices are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
Square Invoices
Square Invoices is categorized as Subscription Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Contract Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
87.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.6%
Square Invoices
Square Invoices
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
95.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
1.0%
Reviewers' Industry
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Marketing and Advertising
17.4%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Graphic Design
4.6%
Accounting
4.6%
Consulting
4.0%
Other
63.0%
Square Invoices
Square Invoices
Construction
7.2%
Marketing and Advertising
6.2%
Food & Beverages
6.2%
Accounting
6.2%
Photography
5.7%
Other
68.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
FreshBooks
FreshBooks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Emily B.
EB
Emily B.
Verified User in Online Media

Great way to track time and directly invoice clients. Cloud-based, website and mobile app sync seamlessly.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Steve S.
SS
Steve S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

My reasons for leaving Freshbooks? Integration with banking or credit card accounts is not good at all - compared to the other services they compete with. In order to use Freshbooks, you have to have some other software or service for managing the...

Square Invoices
Square Invoices
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Emily P.
EP
Emily P.
Verified User in Hospitality

I loved the simplicity of using the app. It had some very easy features and it was so simple and quick to send my customers their invoices.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Mental Health Care

I found it challenging to keep track of the dongle needed to process the payments. If I was not in my office when a client wanted to pay, it was frustrating that I had to pay a higher fee for not using the dongle.

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FreshBooks
FreshBooks Alternatives
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Desktop Pro
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NetSuite
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Zoho Books
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Square Invoices
Square Invoices Alternatives
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Discussions
FreshBooks
FreshBooks Discussions
Does FreshBooks support recurring billing?
3 comments
Pat M.
PM
I'm a long-time user, and yes. Freshbooks does recurring billing flawlessly. Your client can also have their credit card information stored so they don't...Read more
How do you like using Freshbooks
2 comments
Zack B.
ZB
Hi Rodney, We have used Freshbooks since 2013, and are in no way affiliated with them. For the most part, our experience overall has been positive,...Read more
What is the best way to manage deposits against future work as a consultant?
2 comments
DL
Hi Mark, You most likely would benefit from the retainer feature in FB which allows you to track time against a retainer payment....Read more
Square Invoices
Square Invoices Discussions
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