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Head-to-head · Contractor Invoicing Software

FreshBooks vs Invoicely

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score FreshBooks #3 in Contractor Invoicing Software 8.1/10 From $23/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit FreshBooks
Invoicely #8 in Contractor Invoicing Software 6.7/10 Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Invoicely

FreshBooks leads on 0 checks, Invoicely on 2, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFreshBooks · 8.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceInvoicely · $9.99/mo
  • Free planonly Invoicely

FreshBooks scores higher on our rubric for contractor invoicing software: 8.1 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Invoicely offers free plan; FreshBooks doesn't. Invoicely is cheaper to start at $9.99/mo against $23/mo.

FreshBooks is the better fit for established businesses needing full contractor workflows. Invoicely is the better fit for small businesses needing invoicing plus time and expenses.

  • FreshBooks fits best

    Established businesses needing full contractor workflows

  • Invoicely fits best

    Small businesses needing invoicing plus time and expenses

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Side by side

Feature FreshBooks 8.1/10 Visit ↗ Invoicely 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 6.7
Ranking #3 in Contractor Invoicing Software #8 in Contractor Invoicing Software
Best for Established businesses needing full contractor workflows Small businesses needing invoicing plus time and expenses
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $23/mo $9.99/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 8 integrations 4 integrations
Features FreshBooks 2/4 · Invoicely 2/4
Estimates Not published Not published
Online payments ✓ ✓
Recurring invoices ✓ ✓
Payment requests Not published Not published
Specs
Mobile apps Not published Not published
Invoice limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Recurring invoices, online payments, estimates, and retainers
  • Time tracking, expenses, receipts, reports, and project collaboration
  • Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access
  • Free plan supports up to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients.
  • Tracks billable time, expenses and mileage on paid plans.
  • Web, iOS and Android apps with PayPal, Stripe and other gateways.
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Lite starts at $23 per month
  • Plan-specific feature differences are not detailed here
  • The Free Plan is limited to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients.
  • Team capacity and invoice limits depend on the paid tier selected.
  • Credit card payments and recurring invoices start with the Basic Plan.
Our verdict

FreshBooks is web-based invoicing and accounting software for freelancers, self-employed professionals, contractors, and small businesses. Its scope extends beyond invoice creation and delivery to recurring billing, online payments,…

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Invoicely is cloud-based invoicing and accounting software for small businesses and freelancers. It covers invoice creation and delivery, estimates, quote conversion, online payments, recurring invoices, payment reminders, receipts,…

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  1. FreshBooksContractor Invoicing Software 8.1From $23/mo · 30-day trial
  2. InvoicelyContractor Invoicing Software 6.7Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FreshBooks — where it wins

    • Recurring invoices, online payments, estimates, and retainers
    • Time tracking, expenses, receipts, reports, and project collaboration
    • Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Lite starts at $23 per month
    • Plan-specific feature differences are not detailed here

  • Invoicely — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients.
    • Tracks billable time, expenses and mileage on paid plans.
    • Web, iOS and Android apps with PayPal, Stripe and other gateways.

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free Plan is limited to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients.
    • Team capacity and invoice limits depend on the paid tier selected.
    • Credit card payments and recurring invoices start with the Basic Plan.
  • FreshBooks8.1/10 · From $23/mo · 30-day trial

    A broad contractor workflow suite, though its $23 monthly entry price limits value.

    Visit FreshBooksFull verdict →
  • Invoicely6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo

    A flexible invoicing tool for small teams that also track time, expenses and mileage.

    Visit InvoicelyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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