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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.30 Per Month
Starting at $12.00 Per Month
FreshBooks
Star Rating
(955)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
Browse all 4 pricing plansMYOB
Star Rating
(38)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $12.00 Per Month
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that FreshBooks excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to MYOB. Users appreciate its easy invoicing and the ability to manage time, projects, and expenses efficiently, making it a favorite among small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, FreshBooks shines in its ease of use, with many users highlighting its non-accountant friendly design. This allows individuals without extensive accounting knowledge to navigate the software effectively, unlike MYOB, which, while user-friendly, does not match the same level of intuitive design.
- Reviewers mention that FreshBooks offers a quick and straightforward setup process, with a simple sign-up and onboarding experience. In contrast, MYOB users have noted that while it is organized, the setup can be less seamless, which may lead to initial configuration challenges.
- Users say that FreshBooks provides excellent customer support, which is a crucial factor for many small business owners. They appreciate the responsive assistance available when needed, whereas MYOB users have expressed some dissatisfaction with the quality of support, indicating it could be improved.
- Reviewers highlight that FreshBooks features a comprehensive dashboard that summarizes client statuses and pending payments, enhancing day-to-day usability. MYOB, while also offering a straightforward interface, does not provide the same level of detailed insights, which can impact workflow efficiency.
- According to recent feedback, FreshBooks is praised for its ability to simplify financial management tasks, making it easier for users to get paid and track their finances. MYOB, while effective for invoicing and expense tracking, does not deliver the same level of automation and ease, which can be a deciding factor for users looking for efficiency.
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
MYOB
MYOB Business Lite
Starting at $12.00
Per Month
For sole traders and businesses just getting started with accounting software
- Track income and expenses
- Create and send unlimited professional invoices and quotes
- Accept payments
Free Trial
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
MYOB
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
763
7.4
23
Ease of Use
9.1
855
7.6
23
Ease of Setup
9.2
464
7.6
12
Ease of Admin
9.2
336
8.0
5
Quality of Support
9.2
712
6.7
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
331
8.3
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
760
4.4
23
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.0
100
Not enough data
7.6
99
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
7.1
80
Not enough data
7.2
87
Not enough data
7.9
90
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
6.8
79
Not enough data
6.5
76
Not enough data
6.1
71
Not enough data
6.5
72
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.0
136
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
Mobile
8.2
84
Not enough data
6.9
81
Not enough data
5.6
73
Not enough data
Platform
6.2
63
Not enough data
6.3
66
Not enough data
Administration
7.0
63
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.6
113
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
111
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
128
Not enough data
7.2
97
Not enough data
7.0
94
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
7.0
99
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.1
233
|
Verified
8.3
11
7.8
228
|
Verified
7.1
8
8.1
224
|
Verified
7.9
11
Accounts Receivable
8.7
398
|
Verified
8.0
9
8.5
307
|
Verified
8.3
7
8.2
274
|
Verified
8.1
7
Accounts Payable
8.2
271
|
Verified
8.6
7
8.7
327
|
Verified
8.3
10
7.6
142
8.1
8
Other Functionality
7.1
125
7.4
9
Feature Not Available
6.7
8
7.5
156
|
Verified
6.7
8
7.0
128
7.4
7
7.2
132
7.7
8
7.5
143
8.3
12
7.6
154
8.2
11
8.6
315
|
Verified
7.5
6
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
361
|
Verified
7.9
11
8.1
200
7.5
10
7.6
191
|
Verified
7.3
8
8.8
386
|
Verified
6.9
8
Platform
7.9
164
7.5
8
7.6
150
7.1
8
8.4
287
|
Verified
7.5
8
7.4
137
6.3
8
9.1
379
|
Verified
7.3
10
8.3
153
7.0
9
Integration
8.2
270
|
Verified
7.3
8
8.0
194
|
Verified
7.9
7
7.6
216
7.6
7
Cash Flow
8.3
201
|
Verified
7.6
7
8.8
288
|
Verified
7.9
8
8.4
244
|
Verified
8.1
8
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.6
191
|
Verified
7.3
8
8.1
165
|
Verified
7.1
7
7.6
136
|
Verified
6.7
6
8.2
203
|
Verified
7.8
9
Revenue
8.4
227
|
Verified
7.3
8
7.8
169
|
Verified
7.6
9
8.0
163
7.2
6
Payroll
7.8
112
|
Verified
8.1
8
7.4
105
|
Verified
7.1
7
7.7
114
|
Verified
8.0
9
8.2
124
|
Verified
7.9
7
AI
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
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Taxes
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.3
80
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
7.3
67
Not enough data
Administration
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
Not enough data
Payment Options
7.3
64
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Security
7.4
62
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
67
Not enough data
7.1
64
Not enough data
Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Back Office
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Front Office
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Logistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Production
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ERP Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.4
143
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.3
134
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.6
128
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.3
127
Not enough data
Integration
7.9
131
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
7.1
102
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Onboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting Practice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.0
136
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
76
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.6
113
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
111
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
128
Not enough data
7.2
97
Not enough data
7.0
94
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
7.0
99
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FreshBooks and MYOB are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
FreshBooks is categorized as Time Tracking, Expense Management, Payroll, Billing, and Payment Processing
MYOB is categorized as Accounting Practice Management and ERP Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MYOB
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
Marketing and Advertising
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.5%
Graphic Design
4.6%
Accounting
4.5%
Consulting
4.0%
Other
63.2%
Accounting
36.1%
Printing
5.6%
Financial Services
5.6%
Construction
5.6%
Computer Software
5.6%
Other
41.7%
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Hi Rodney,
We have used Freshbooks since 2013, and are in no way affiliated with them.
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