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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Starting at $6.30 Per Month
Expensify
Star Rating
(5,549)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(951)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.30 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Expensify excels in capturing expenses on-the-go, with users appreciating its ability to track expenses immediately after purchases. This feature helps prevent missed claims and ensures accurate reimbursements, which is a significant advantage for those managing multiple expenses.
- Users say that FreshBooks shines in its user-friendly invoicing system, making it easy for non-accountants to create and manage invoices. Reviewers highlight the dashboard view that summarizes client statuses and pending payments, which simplifies financial oversight for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Expensify offers a broader range of features tailored for expense management, including smart categorization and digital receipt management. Users appreciate the granular control over tax settings, which some competitors lack, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Reviewers mention that FreshBooks provides excellent customer support, which is a crucial factor for small businesses needing quick assistance. Users have noted the responsive nature of the support team, which helps them navigate any issues effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Expensify has a slightly steeper learning curve, its robust features for expense reporting and employee reimbursements make it a powerful tool for mid-market companies. Users value the ease of creating detailed expense reports, which can be a game-changer for larger teams.
- Users report that FreshBooks is particularly effective for managing time and projects alongside invoicing, making it a well-rounded solution for small businesses. The simplicity of its interface allows users to focus on their work rather than getting bogged down by complex accounting tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FreshBooks
Lite
Starting at $6.30
Per Month
For professionals with basic needs
- Send unlimited invoices to up to 5 clients
- Track unlimited expenses
- Send unlimited estimates
Free Trial
Expensify
Free Trial is available
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
4,609
8.8
761
Ease of Use
9.1
4,657
9.1
852
Ease of Setup
8.7
988
9.2
462
Ease of Admin
8.2
653
9.2
335
Quality of Support
8.9
3,127
9.2
710
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
627
9.2
330
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
4,490
8.7
758
Features by Category
Expense Reports
9.2
3790
|
Verified
8.6
106
8.8
2861
|
Verified
8.0
100
8.6
3298
|
Verified
7.6
99
9.2
3697
|
Verified
8.1
98
9.3
3419
|
Verified
7.1
80
8.9
1953
|
Verified
7.2
87
8.8
2230
|
Verified
7.9
89
Agentic AI - Expense Management
8.0
80
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
Travel Management
8.8
1555
6.8
79
8.6
1397
|
Verified
6.5
76
8.6
1395
|
Verified
6.1
71
8.7
1390
|
Verified
6.5
72
Client Invoicing
8.9
1659
|
Verified
9.0
135
9.0
1767
|
Verified
8.5
118
8.8
1459
|
Verified
8.2
124
Mobile
9.2
3588
|
Verified
8.2
84
8.9
2290
|
Verified
6.9
81
8.8
1522
|
Verified
5.6
73
Platform
8.5
1564
|
Verified
6.2
63
8.6
1755
|
Verified
6.3
66
Administration
8.8
1280
|
Verified
7.0
63
Administration
8.8
1745
|
Verified
7.2
105
9.0
2070
|
Verified
7.8
106
9.0
2126
|
Verified
7.6
113
8.9
1832
|
Verified
7.2
103
9.1
2066
|
Verified
7.9
111
Platform
9.1
2248
|
Verified
8.3
127
8.7
1396
|
Verified
7.2
97
8.8
1436
|
Verified
7.0
94
9.2
2517
|
Verified
9.0
126
9.1
2200
|
Verified
8.3
115
8.6
1471
|
Verified
7.0
99
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.1
233
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
224
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.7
398
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
274
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.2
271
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
326
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
142
Other Functionality
Not enough data
7.1
125
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
156
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
128
Not enough data
7.2
132
Not enough data
7.5
143
Not enough data
7.6
154
Not enough data
8.6
314
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.7
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
200
Not enough data
7.6
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
386
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
164
Not enough data
7.6
150
Not enough data
8.4
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
137
Not enough data
9.1
379
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
153
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
216
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.3
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
244
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
7.6
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
203
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.4
227
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
163
Payroll
Not enough data
7.8
112
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
124
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
7.6
38
Not enough data
7.5
35
Not enough data
7.8
35
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
7.4
35
Not enough data
7.0
38
Not enough data
7.3
45
Not enough data
7.6
39
Not enough data
7.0
42
Not enough data
7.4
37
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Taxes
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Payment Processing
Not enough data
8.3
80
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
7.3
67
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
6.8
68
Not enough data
6.6
84
Not enough data
7.0
64
Not enough data
7.1
66
Not enough data
6.8
67
Not enough data
7.0
67
Payment Options
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
8.4
75
Security
Not enough data
7.4
62
Platform
Not enough data
7.6
67
Not enough data
7.1
64
Expense Reporting
9.5
107
Not enough data
9.3
85
Not enough data
9.5
88
Not enough data
9.4
109
Not enough data
Travel Management
8.8
1555
6.8
79
8.6
1397
|
Verified
6.5
76
8.6
1395
|
Verified
6.1
71
8.7
1390
|
Verified
6.5
72
Approval
9.4
104
Not enough data
9.5
95
Not enough data
9.6
107
Not enough data
AI - Travel Management
8.1
44
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.7
46
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Travel Management
7.4
20
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.4
143
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.3
134
Bill Processing
Not enough data
7.6
128
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.3
127
Integration
Not enough data
7.9
131
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
7.1
102
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.9
77
Client Invoicing
8.9
1659
|
Verified
9.0
135
9.0
1767
|
Verified
8.5
118
8.8
1459
|
Verified
8.2
124
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
76
Administration
8.8
1745
|
Verified
7.2
105
9.0
2070
|
Verified
7.8
106
9.0
2126
|
Verified
7.6
113
8.9
1832
|
Verified
7.2
103
9.1
2066
|
Verified
7.9
111
Platform
9.1
2248
|
Verified
8.3
127
8.7
1396
|
Verified
7.2
97
8.8
1436
|
Verified
7.0
94
9.2
2517
|
Verified
9.0
126
9.1
2200
|
Verified
8.3
115
8.6
1471
|
Verified
7.0
99
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Expensify and FreshBooks are categorized as Expense Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Expensify
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
16.3%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Internet
4.6%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
59.0%
Marketing and Advertising
17.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Graphic Design
4.7%
Accounting
4.5%
Consulting
4.0%
Other
63.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there a free version of expensify?
9 Comments
SP
Yes for personal accounts,
No for business accountsRead more
How do employees get reimbursed through Expensify? And, how long does reimbursement take?
5 Comments
EB
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Do you know if we can just email Expense and those can be recorded as well?
4 Comments
MK
Yes, you can emails receipts to be recorded to receipts@expensify.com Read more
Does FreshBooks support recurring billing?
3 Comments
PM
I'm a long-time user, and yes. Freshbooks does recurring billing flawlessly. Your client can also have their credit card information stored so they don't...Read more
How do you like using Freshbooks
2 Comments
ZB
Hi Rodney,
We have used Freshbooks since 2013, and are in no way affiliated with them.
For the most part, our experience overall has been positive,...Read more
What is the best way to manage deposits against future work as a consultant?
2 Comments
DL
Hi Mark,
You most likely would benefit from the retainer feature in FB which allows you to track time against a retainer payment....Read more
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