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Head-to-head · Contractor Invoicing Software

FreshBooks vs Invoice2go

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score FreshBooks #3 in Contractor Invoicing Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit FreshBooks
Invoice2go #7 in Contractor Invoicing Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Invoice2go

FreshBooks leads on 0 checks, Invoice2go on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFreshBooks · 9.0/10
  • Free trialboth

FreshBooks scores higher on our rubric for contractor invoicing software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

FreshBooks is the better fit for established businesses needing full contractor workflows. Invoice2go is the better fit for contractors wanting simple invoicing and bookkeeping sync.

  • FreshBooks fits best

    Established businesses needing full contractor workflows

  • Invoice2go fits best

    Contractors wanting simple invoicing and bookkeeping sync

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Side by side

Feature FreshBooks 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Invoice2go 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Contractor Invoicing Software #7 in Contractor Invoicing Software
Best for Established businesses needing full contractor workflows Contractors wanting simple invoicing and bookkeeping sync
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $23/mo —
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days 30 days
Free trial length 30 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 8 integrations 7 integrations
Features FreshBooks 2/4 · Invoice2go 2/4
Estimates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online payments ✓ ✓
Recurring invoices ✓ ✓
Payment requests Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Invoice limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Estimates, invoices, reminders, payments, expenses, time, and reports in one tool
  • QuickBooks and Xero sync on the Professional plan
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with recurring billing on Premium
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Lite starts at $23 per month
  • Plan-specific feature differences are not detailed here
  • No free plan; access requires a paid tier after the trial
  • Starter limits users to 30 invoices per year
  • Recurring invoices are available only on the Premium 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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Invoice2go is invoicing and accounts-receivable software from BILL for contractors, freelancers, consultants, and small businesses. It combines customizable invoices and estimates with online payments by bank transfer, card, and PayPal.…

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  1. FreshBooksContractor Invoicing Software 9.030-day trial
  2. Invoice2goContractor Invoicing Software 8.530-day trial

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
  • Invoice2go — where it wins

    • Estimates, invoices, reminders, payments, expenses, time, and reports in one tool
    • QuickBooks and Xero sync on the Professional plan
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with recurring billing on Premium

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; access requires a paid tier after the trial
    • Starter limits users to 30 invoices per year
    • Recurring invoices are available only on the Premium plan

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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