Coinvoice vs FreshBooks
A simpler alternative for freelancers who just need invoicing. A side-by-side comparison for UK freelancers and small businesses.
Pricing at a glance
£0/mo - unlimited invoices, 5 active clients
£4.99/mo (or £3.33/mo annual) - unlimited clients
From £12/mo (Lite) - limited to 5 billable clients
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Coinvoice | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited invoices | Lite: 5 clients | |
| Online payments (Stripe) | ||
| Expense tracking | ||
| Time tracking | Plus plan (£22/mo) | |
| AI invoice creation | 5/mo free, unlimited Pro | |
| Recurring invoices | Pro | |
| Bank reconciliation | ||
| Payroll | ||
| UK-focused | Partial | |
| Free plan available | 5 clients | 30-day trial only |
| Accounting exports | Pro | |
| Team members | Pro (up to 3) |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Coinvoice if…
UK freelancers who primarily need invoicing, time tracking, and expense tracking, and want a free tier to start with.
Choose FreshBooks if…
Businesses that need full accounting features like bank reconciliation, payroll, and a mature ecosystem of integrations.
The bottom line
FreshBooks is a more mature platform with full accounting capabilities including bank reconciliation and payroll. Coinvoice is a simpler, cheaper option focused on invoicing. It has a free tier and AI features that FreshBooks doesn't, but lacks the accounting depth. If you only need to create invoices and track time, Coinvoice is worth trying. If you need proper bookkeeping, FreshBooks is the safer choice.