FreshBooks is a proprietary invoicing and accounting platform aimed at freelancers and small service businesses, covering invoicing, expense tracking, time tracking, and financial reporting. There's no free tier — plans (Lite, Plus, Premium, Select) are priced per tier with client-count caps that increase as you pay more, and a 30-day money-back guarantee instead of a free trial.
Midday is the open-source alternative built for the same freelancer/small-business audience, bundling invoicing, time tracking, and expense management without FreshBooks' client-count tier gating.
FAQ
Is there a free, open-source alternative to FreshBooks?
Yes. Midday is open source (AGPL-3.0) and free to self-host, without FreshBooks' per-tier billable-client caps.
What's the best open-source alternative to FreshBooks?
Midday is the closest match for freelancers who want invoicing, time tracking, and expenses in one place without a client-count-gated pricing ladder.
What are the top open-source alternatives to FreshBooks?
Browse all open-source alternatives to FreshBooks above, or explore the full Finance category for more options.