Akaunting vs FreshBooks
On the evidence we track, FreshBooks leads this comparison with a composite score of 64/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for accounting software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Akaunting
Online accounting software that helps businesses manage finances, send and collect invoices, and monitor spending.
FreshBooks
LeaderA web-based accounting platform that streamlines invoicing, payment collection, expense tracking, and financial reporting for small businesses and independent professionals.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Akaunting
Free for standard plan, or $72–$684/year for paid tiers (annual or one-time lifetime options)
- Standard On-PremiseFree
- 1 Company
- 1 User + 1 Accountant
- 1,000 Invoices
- Community Support
- Unlimited Customers
- +9 more
- Premium On-Premise$72/year or $756 lifetime
- 10 Companies
- 10 Users
- 10,000 Invoices
- Ticket Support
- Unlimited Customers
- +9 more
- Elite On-Premise$168/year or $1,764 lifetime
- 30 Companies
- 30 Users
- 30,000 Invoices
- Ticket Support
- Unlimited Customers
- +9 more
- Ultimate On-Premise$684/year or $7,224 lifetime
- Unlimited Companies
- Unlimited Users
- Unlimited Invoices
- Ticket Support
- Unlimited Customers
- +9 more
FreshBooks
LeaderFrom $2.30/mo (introductory) or $23.00/mo (regular). Free 30-day trial.
- Lite$2.30/mo (promotional: 90% off for 3 months, regular $23.00/mo)
- Track and organize client info
- 5 billable clients
- Automated recurring invoices
- Plus$4.30/mo (regular price $43.00/mo)
- Track and organize client info
- 50 billable clients
- Automated recurring invoices
- Client payment options
- Email receipts to account
- Premium$7.00/mo (regular price $70.00/mo)
- Track and organize client info
- Unlimited billable clients
- Automated recurring invoices
- Client payment options
- Email receipts to account
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Akaunting
- Shopify
- Stripe
- Bank Feeds
- PayPal
FreshBooks
Leader- Pidj
- NiceJob
- Acuity Scheduling
- ReviewNudger
- EasyCSV
- AvaTax
- Trophy Jar
- Paystorm: Chase Late Payments
- InvoiceSherpa
Akaunting or FreshBooks: which one depends on you
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