FreshBooks Seedling

Pros
FreshBook’s most salient, top features include its simple-to-use interface, extensive mobile tools and snail-mail invoicing. Additionally, it is compatible with numerous add-on products that can greatly expand what you can do with the software.

Cons
Freshbooks is not equipped to manage large volumes of inventory, nor can it manage complex vendor and purchase-order situations.

The Verdict:

 9.45/10

If you do not need to manage complex inventory situations, FreshBooks can easily help you invoice time, expenses and services. In addition, it supports several payment processors so you are not locked into just one processing service.

FreshBooks is liberating. Using this online accounting service, you can expect to free up hours of your work time per week – plus, you will be able to track time and create invoices away from your desk using your mobile device. FreshBooks has received several awards for its exceptional customer service and it supports numerous payment gateways, including PayPal, iTransact and Authorize.Net. We applaud its streamlined interface and innovative, free features, including client portals, and award this popular online accounting solution our Top Ten Reviews Gold Award.
Keeping books as a freelancer or creative consultant does not have to be difficult. With FreshBooks, you can create a branded invoice within minutes, convert an estimate into an invoice with two clicks and potentially get paid twice as fast by accepting payments online. You do not have to be tied to your office, either. FreshBooks provides free iOS and Android apps that can create invoices, track time and expenses, and manage timesheets anywhere.
The introductory paid account, called Seedling, is most suitable for those who do not need to manage a lot of clients, since it is limited to managing 25 clients and supports one user. The Evergreen account supports unlimited clients and five users. The Mighty Oak account supports unlimited clients, and additional users are $10 each per month. The Mighty Oak version is the one you need to subscribe to manage project managers, team timesheets and team expense reporting. FreshBooks does offer free online client portals where clients can view their invoices and balances. Mobile apps for the iPad and iPhone are also free to subscribers. A Blackberry app is available via a third-party provider.