QuickBooks Online Simple Start

Pros
This online accounting service provides advanced invoicing, reporting, expense tracking, billing and payment tracking. It also comes with mobile tools for creating invoices and tracking expenses using iPhones and Android devices.

Cons
While the introductory version can invoice and perform basic tasks, you have to upgrade or add other modules to access additional features.

The Verdict:

 9.23/10

Using QuickBooks and associated add-ons it can be configured to perform any task you require. It works well with Intuit’s POS software and TurboTax so you don’t have to tediously try to get your data to work with other solutions. The dashboard is well designed and provides quick insights into what is going on with your business. Overall, it is still one of the best small-business accounting solutions available.

 

 

 Over 80% of QuickBook users report to save time every week using this accounting software. And now that it is also available online, small business owners are no longer tied to their desktop to manage their books. The newest version of QuickBooks Online includes numerous automated features including automatic backup, scheduled billing and bank reconciliation. Online accounts can be accessed from anywhere using any including mobile devices. This Top Ten Reviews Silver Award winning accounting solution is ideally suited for helping to run small businesses, including managing payroll, inventory and taxes.
Intuit offers three versions of QuickBooks Online: Simple Start, Essentials and Plus. Each version includes basic invoicing tools, but as the versions advance, more features, reports and users are supported. Essentials is Intuit's most popular version. It includes recurring billing, payment scheduling and user-access controls. The Plus version includes the inventory module and more tracking tools. Payroll and payment processing can be added to any version. The Plus version supports up to five concurrent users, adequate for most small businesses.

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.