Both FreshBooks and Neat are leading accounting software solutions, but which one is better for you and your business?
Below we compare FreshBooks and Neat across nearly 50 different data points to help you make find the right one.
FreshBooks vs Neat Reviews
FreshBooks | Neat | ||
Trustpilot Rating | 3.4 | 4.8 | |
Number of Trustpilot Reviews | 779 | 2,361 | |
iPhone App Rating | 4.7 | 4.1 | |
Number of iPhone App Reviews | 10,900 | 68 | |
Android App Rating | 4.4 | 4 | |
Number of Android App Reviews | 5,490 | 204 |
FreshBooks vs Neat Pricing
FreshBooks | Neat | |
Free Trial | Yes | Yes |
Free Trial Length | 30 days | 14 days |
Cheapest Plan Name | Lite | Standard |
Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month | $33 | NA |
Mid Priced Plan Name | Plus | NA |
Mid Priced Plan Cost Per Month | $33 | NA |
Top Plan Name | Premium | No |
Top Plan Cost Per Month | $60 | NA |
FreshBooks vs Neat Features
Features | FreshBooks | Neat |
Target Business Size | Medium | Small |
Tax Help | Yes | Yes |
Income & Expenses | Yes | Yes |
Bookkeeping | Yes | Yes |
Send Invoices | Yes | Yes |
Collect Payments Via Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
Collect Payments Via Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
Recurring Payments | Yes | Yes |
Enter Bills | Yes | Yes |
Reconcile Bank Transactions | Yes | Yes |
Bank Account Included | No | No |
Cash Flow Report | Yes | Yes |
W-9 + 1099 Management | Yes | No |
Help With Sales Tax | Yes | No |
Use Multiple Currencies | Yes | Yes |
Expense Tracking | Yes | Yes |
Payroll Software Integration | Yes | No |
Tax Deductions | Yes | Yes |
Receipt Capture | Yes | Yes |
Mileage Tracking | Yes | No |
Time Management | Yes | No |
Inventory Management | Yes | No |
User Access Controls | Yes | Yes |
Financial Planning | Yes | No |
Import/Export To & From Excel | Yes | Yes |
Free Support | Yes | Yes |
API | Yes | No |
List of Other Software Integrations
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FreshBooks Lite Features

- Billable Clients
- Client Profiles and Account Statements
- Clients Can Store Credit Card Info
- Client Account Portal
- Client Credits
- Unlimited Estimates
- Unlimited + Customized Invoices
- Automated Recurring Invoices
- Scheduled Late Fees
- Automated Late Payment Reminders
- Accept Deposits
- Manage Budget and Billing for Projects
- Online Credit Card Payments
- Online Bank Transfers (ACH)
- Checkout Links Get You Paid Without Invoicing
- Unlimited Time-Tracking
- Unlimited Expenses
- Automated Bank Import
- Mobile Mileage Tracking
- Tax Time Reports
- Business Health Reports
- At-A-Glance Performance Dashboards
Neat Standard Features

- Unlimited file storage
- Data capture with human verification
- Track your expenses
- Easily filter and search for documents
- File sharing and collaboration
- Bank-level security encryption
- Accessible from anywhere
- Access to our Help Center Knowledge Base
- Unlimited email & chat support
FreshBooks Premium Features
NA
Neat No Features
NA
FreshBooks vs Neat Pro & Cons
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