FreshBooks vs Akaunting
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
Invoicing
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Time Tracking FreshBooks has built-in time tracking; Akaunting requires add-on
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Client Limits FreshBooks caps clients per plan; Akaunting is unlimited
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Multi-Currency Both support multiple currencies
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Expense Tracking
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Self-Hosting
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Financial Reports
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Pricing
$19/mo
Free Open Source
Save 100% — Save $19-60/mo by self-hosting Akaunting
Verdict
FreshBooks has a friendlier onboarding and better time tracking for freelancers. Akaunting matches most core features for free and has no client caps, making it the better value for growing businesses tired of FreshBooks' plan limitations.
Best for: Growing businesses that have outgrown FreshBooks' client limits and want no-cost web-based accounting
Last updated: 2026-03-01