A FreshBooks alternative with a CRM and HR built in
Last reviewed by the Agency Cloud team at Nilede Technologies
Short answer
FreshBooks is invoicing and accounting software for small businesses, with a monthly fee per team member on top of the plan. Agency Cloud also sends invoices, proposals and payment reminders, and adds a lead pipeline, attendance, leave and payroll, with one flat monthly price for the account up to the plan’s user limit.
- No extra fee for each team member, up to the plan’s user limit
- A lead pipeline with follow-up reminders
- Attendance, leave and payroll included
- Invoices in your customer’s currency
Agency Cloud and FreshBooks side by side
| Agency Cloud | FreshBooks | |
|---|---|---|
| How it is priced | Flat price for the account | Price per plan plus a fee per team member |
| Invoices and payment reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Proposals with e-signature | Yes | Yes, on higher plans |
| Time tracking | No | Yes |
| Lead pipeline | Yes | Not offered |
| Attendance and leave | Yes | Not offered |
| Payroll | Calculation and payslips | Paid add-on |
What FreshBooks offers is taken from its own website on the review date. Check the source below for current plans and prices.
Who switches from FreshBooks to Agency Cloud?
Agencies that have grown from a freelancer to a team. Once you have employees, you need to approve leave, see who is working and pay salaries, and per-member fees start to add up. Agency Cloud keeps invoicing just as simple and adds the team side.
When FreshBooks is the better choice
- You bill by the hour and need built-in time tracking.
- You need full accounting with bank connections.
Questions
Does Agency Cloud take card payments on invoices?
No. You record payments when they arrive, by bank transfer, UPI, card or any other way, and the invoice status updates.