Switching
Switch from FreshBooks to Invoice Native
FreshBooks is a full accounting suite. If you’re paying for it mainly to send invoices and track time, here’s how a free invoicing tool compares and how to switch.
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Who this is for
Freelancers on FreshBooks Lite or Plus who mostly send invoices and quotes and track time, and would rather not pay a monthly fee or work within a client limit.
Invoice Native and FreshBooks, side by side
| Feature | Invoice Native | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, with no invoice limit. The first 500 accounts get Pro free for life. | No free plan (a 30-day trial). Lite $23 a month for 5 billable clients; Plus $43 for 50; Premium $70 for unlimited. Introductory discounts are often offered. |
| Make an invoice without an account | Yes — make and download invoices, quotes and receipts without signing up. | Free downloadable templates; the online tool needs an account. |
| Quotes and signatures | Free: quotes and estimates the client accepts online with a typed or drawn signature. | Estimates on all plans; e-signatures on Plus and up. |
| Card payments | Pay buttons for your own PayPal, Venmo and Cash App, plus Zelle, bank and check details. We charge no fee. | 2.9% + $0.30 per card payment; ACH 1%. |
| Recurring invoices and reminders | Recurring invoices on Pro (free for life for the first 500 accounts). Automatic reminders: not yet. | Yes, on all plans. |
| Time and mileage tracking | Free: a timer, logged hours, a mileage log and expenses, added to an invoice in one tap. | Time tracking on all plans; mileage tracking in the mobile app. |
| Expenses and accounting | Expenses with receipts and a profit report; no full accounting. | Yes, included. |
| Import customers from a CSV | Free: import customers and items from a CSV, with presets for popular tools. | Yes. |
How to switch in 3 steps
- In FreshBooks, export your clients (active and archived) as a CSV file.
- Create a free Invoice Native account, then open Customers → Import CSV and choose “FreshBooks”. The columns are matched for you; check the preview and import. Do the same for your items.
- Make your next invoice in Invoice Native. Keep your FreshBooks account for your past invoices for as long as you need them.
For your items and services, a spreadsheet with name, rate and description saved as CSV imports under Items → Import CSV.
Create this invoice free
No sign-up. Your invoice stays in your browser until you download the PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I import my FreshBooks clients?
Yes. Export your clients from FreshBooks as CSV and choose “FreshBooks” in Customers → Import CSV. Organization, name, email, phone and address are matched for you.
Does Invoice Native limit the number of clients?
No. Customers, invoices and quotes are unlimited.
What about my FreshBooks invoice history?
The importer brings customers and items, not past invoices. Download the PDFs or reports you need from FreshBooks before you cancel.
Sources
- FreshBooks pricing (checked October 5, 2026)
- FreshBooks invoice templates (checked October 5, 2026)
- FreshBooks Support: How do I export my data? (checked October 5, 2026)
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