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Better Freshbooks Alternatives

Stop overpaying for Freshbooks. Discover the best alternatives used by profitable indie hackers to build faster and cheaper.

Taskip

All-in-one platform with CRM, invoicing, proposals, and client portal. Indie hacker favorite.

PricingFree / $39/mo (Professional) / $59/mo (Team)
AdvantageClient portal with file sharing

Clientary

Professional invoicing and time tracking with branded client portal. Strong accounting focus.

PricingBasic $19/mo / Team $39/mo / Agency $59/mo
AdvantageClient portal with branding

Invoice Ninja

Self-hosted open-source invoicing with 40+ payment gateway integrations

PricingFree / Pro $14/mo / Enterprise $18-96/mo
AdvantageInvoice creation and customization

Wave

Free accounting and invoicing with optional payment processing.

PricingFree; Payments 2.9% + $0.60; Pro Plan optional
AdvantageFree accounting and bookkeeping

Wave

Completely free invoicing and accounting for solopreneurs with paid optional add-ons

PricingFree / Optional add-ons ($15+/mo for Payments or Pro)
AdvantageUnlimited invoices and estimates

Why switch from Freshbooks?

Indie hackers need tools that are affordable, simple, and fast. Freshbooks might be popular, but it often comes with features you don't need or pricing that doesn't scale with your early growth. The alternatives listed above are hand-picked for solo founders and small teams who value speed and efficiency.

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