4invoices vs FreshBooks
This comparison is for freelancers and small teams in the US choosing between 4invoices.net and FreshBooks. FreshBooks is built around client billing with time tracking and project tools. 4invoices is an invoicing module with a hosted payment page and a very low entry price, and it has no time tracking.
Feature comparison
| Feature | 4invoices.net | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Four plans from about $1 per month (Start: 1 user, 10 invoices per month) to $22 per month (unlimited users and invoices). Prices are per plan, not per user. There is no permanent free plan; plans start with a free trial of up to 12 months and no card is required to start. | No free plan. At the time of checking: Lite $4.60 (5 billable clients), Plus $8.60 (50), Premium $14 (unlimited) per month on promotional prices, with higher list prices; Select is custom. Extra team members cost $11 per month each. |
| Time tracking and projects | Not provided. | Unlimited time tracking on all plans; project profitability on Premium and Select. |
| Payment collection | Card payments on a hosted page through Stripe Connect; 4invoices keeps a 1.5% application fee on payments collected this way. The merchant must complete Stripe Connect onboarding. | FreshBooks Payments: card 2.9% + $0.30 and ACH 1% as listed on the pricing page. |
| Customer reminders | Automatic payment reminders by email. SMS reminders when you connect your own 4notify account. WhatsApp reminders are not sent. | Automated late-payment email reminders on all plans. SMS is not mentioned on the pricing page. |
| Ecosystem | One 4b2b account for all apps; each app is subscribed to separately. Higher invoicing plans include Documents and MyStaff, and the Unlimited plan also includes CRM, contracts, appointments and expenses. | Add-ons such as payroll ($40 per month plus $6 per user) and Advanced Payments ($20 per month). |
| Free trial | Free trial of up to 12 months at the start of a plan; no card required. | 30-day free trial without a card, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Not covered | No time tracking, receipt scanning, payroll or US sales-tax and 1099 features. E-invoicing support is built for Romania; ordering is open in the US. | Per-client limits on lower plans; proposals start at the Plus plan. |
Where 4invoices.net wins
- Very low entry price: plans start at about $1 per month, per plan rather than per user.
- Hosted payment page through Stripe Connect with a stated 1.5% application fee.
- Email reminders built in; SMS reminders through your own 4notify account.
- One account that also reaches CRM, contracts, documents, HR and other 4b2b apps.
Where FreshBooks wins
- Time tracking on every plan, with project profitability on higher plans.
- Proposals that convert to invoices (from the Plus plan).
- Client accounts and late-payment reminders on all plans.
- A 30-day money-back guarantee on top of the trial.
When to pick 4invoices.net
Pick 4invoices.net when you only need to invoice and collect payments, you bill many clients, and per-plan pricing suits you better than per-client limits.
Choose a dedicated accounting or invoicing suite when you need US sales-tax handling, 1099 reporting, payroll, time tracking or receipt capture: 4invoices does not provide them.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free plan on 4invoices?
No permanent free plan. Plans start at about $1 per month and begin with a free trial of up to 12 months; no card is required to start.
Does 4invoices track time?
No. If you bill by the hour, FreshBooks, which includes time tracking on every plan, fits better.
Does FreshBooks have a free plan?
No. FreshBooks lists paid plans only and offers a 30-day free trial.
Can 4invoices send WhatsApp payment reminders?
No. Invoice reminders go out by email, and by SMS when you connect your own 4notify account.
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