Comparison

FreshBooks vs Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

On the evidence we track, FreshBooks leads this comparison with a composite score of 71/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★FreshBooks71
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central49
Score
vioscaleAI score
FreshBooks71 / 100medium · 73%
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central49 / 100low · 36%
Pricing
Free tier
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
Model
FreshBooksfreemium
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralfreemium
Price level
FreshBookslow
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Centrallow
Starting price
FreshBooks$2.30
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central–
Transparent
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✗
Integrations
Count
FreshBooks100
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central8
Security
Disclosure policy
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
Gdpr
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
Pci
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central–
Trust center
FreshBooks–
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Centralhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security
Reliability
Status page
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central–
Market
Availability
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central–
Content
Faq
FreshBooks6 items
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central6 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for accounting software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Double-entry GL
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Multi-entity
FreshBooks-
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Multi-currency
FreshBooks-
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Bank feeds
FreshBooksManual import
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Modules
AP automation
FreshBooks-
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
AR / invoicing
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Inventory
FreshBooks-
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Fixed assets
FreshBooks-
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Project accounting
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Compliance
Tax compliance
FreshBooksAutomatic tax calculation on invoices and payroll
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Workflow
Accountant collaboration
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Payments
Payments capture
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Ecosystem
API access
FreshBooksFull
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central-
Deployment
Deployment
FreshBooksCloud
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralCloud

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

FreshBooks

Leader

A comprehensive accounting solution for small businesses and freelancers offering invoicing, expense tracking, time logging, and online payment acceptance combined with double-entry bookkeeping and project profitability analysis.

Independently observed

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

A cloud-based ERP solution designed to help small and midsize businesses manage finance, operations, and business processes. Trusted by over 55,000 companies.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

FreshBooks

Leader
from $2.30/moSubscription30-day trial

From $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
as of verify ↗

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

SubscriptionFree tier
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓
iOS
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✗
Android
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
FreshBooks✓
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

FreshBooks

Leader
9 total
  • Pidj
  • NiceJob
  • Acuity Scheduling
  • ReviewNudger
  • EasyCSV
  • AvaTax
  • Trophy Jar
  • Paystorm: Chase Late Payments
  • InvoiceSherpa
Independently observed

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

8 total
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Dynamics 365 Sales
  • Dynamics 365 Customer Service
  • Dynamics 365 Field Service
  • Shopify
Independently observed
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