TimeNTrack vs FreshBooks
FreshBooks is a full accounting platform starting at ~$19/month. If you just need time tracking and invoicing, TimeNTrack does it better — for less.
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The honest verdict
FreshBooks
A complete accounting suite — invoicing, expenses, bank reconciliation, P&L reports, and tax prep. Starts at ~$19/month with a 5-client limit on the entry plan.
TimeNTrack
Focused on time tracking and invoicing — no accounting bloat. Flat $9/month, unlimited clients, shareable report links, and retainer management built in.
At a Glance
TimeNTrack
For freelancers
- Focused on time tracking + invoicing — no bloat
- Shareable report links for clients
- Password-protected invoice sharing
- Retainer & recurring project tracking
- $9/month flat — no client limits
Best for: Freelancers who need clean time tracking and professional invoicing, without paying for a full accounting suite.
FreshBooks
Full accounting for small businesses
- Full double-entry accounting
- Expense tracking & receipt capture
- Bank reconciliation
- Online payment collection via Stripe/PayPal
- P&L reports & tax preparation tools
Best for: Freelancers or small businesses who need a full accounting solution alongside time tracking and invoicing.
Do You Need Accounting — or Just Time Tracking & Invoicing?
Many freelancers pay for FreshBooks' full accounting stack when they only use 20% of it. Here's how to think about this honestly.
You probably just need TimeNTrack if...
- Your main goal is tracking billable hours and turning them into invoices
- You use a separate accountant or bookkeeper at year-end
- Your expenses are minimal or tracked in a spreadsheet
- You want to share project reports directly with clients via a link
- You manage retainer clients and need rollover hour tracking
You probably need FreshBooks if...
- You want to track business expenses and capture receipts
- You need bank reconciliation and a full P&L statement
- You send proposals and estimates before turning them into invoices
- You want clients to pay invoices directly online (Stripe/PayPal)
- Your business is growing and you want to be audit-ready
Feature Comparison
A detailed look at how TimeNTrack and FreshBooks compare across key categories.
Time Tracking
| Feature | TimeNTrack | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| One-click timer | ||
| Manual time entry | ||
| Weekly timesheets | ||
| Calendar time view | ||
| Project time budgets | ||
| Mobile app |
Invoicing & Billing
| Feature | TimeNTrack | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in invoicing | ||
| PDF invoice export | ||
| Shareable invoice links | ||
| Password-protected invoices | ||
| Retainer management | ||
| Online payment collection | ||
| Automatic payment reminders | ||
| Proposals & estimates |
Accounting & Finance
| Feature | TimeNTrack | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Expense tracking | ||
| Bank reconciliation | ||
| P&L reports | ||
| Tax preparation tools | ||
| Project profitability | ||
| Double-entry accounting |
Reporting & Analytics
| Feature | TimeNTrack | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Time & billing reports | ||
| Shareable report links | ||
| Export to CSV | ||
| Financial statements | ||
| Team time reports |
Pricing Comparison
FreshBooks charges more and limits clients on lower tiers. TimeNTrack is flat with no limits.
TimeNTrack Pricing
Bottom line: One flat price. Unlimited clients, unlimited projects, invoicing and reports all included.
FreshBooks Pricing
Note: FreshBooks' Lite plan limits you to 5 active clients. Most freelancers with multiple ongoing projects will need the Plus plan at ~$33/month — nearly 4x the cost of TimeNTrack.
Who Should Choose What?
Choose TimeNTrack if you...
- Primarily need time tracking and invoicing
- Don't need expense tracking or P&L reports
- Want to share project reports via a link
- Have more than 5 active clients (FreshBooks' Lite limit)
- Manage retainers and want built-in retainer tracking
Choose FreshBooks if you...
- Need to track expenses and capture receipts
- Need bank reconciliation and financial statements
- Want clients to pay invoices online (Stripe/PayPal)
- Send formal proposals and estimates to clients
- Are scaling a small business and need tax prep tools
Switching from FreshBooks?
If you realise you only need time tracking and invoicing, the switch is clean and quick.
What transfers easily
- • Export time entries and invoices from FreshBooks
- • Recreate your client and project structure
- • Historical accounting data stays in FreshBooks
What you gain immediately
- • Shareable report links for clients
- • Password-protected invoice sharing
- • Retainer tracking built in
- • Rich text project notes
- • Significant monthly savings
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Common Questions
Does FreshBooks have better invoicing than TimeNTrack?
FreshBooks has more invoicing features overall — online payments, automatic reminders, and proposals. TimeNTrack focuses on the freelancer-specific workflow: turning tracked time directly into professional invoices with shareable links and retainer support that FreshBooks lacks.
Why does FreshBooks have client limits?
FreshBooks tiers clients by “active clients” to push users to higher plans. On the Lite plan, you can only have 5 active clients. TimeNTrack has no such limit — all plans include unlimited clients and projects.
Can I still use an accountant if I use TimeNTrack?
Absolutely. TimeNTrack handles the operational side — tracking time and creating invoices. You can export reports and invoice data to share with your accountant at tax time. Many TimeNTrack users do exactly this.
Can I import data from FreshBooks?
You can export time entries and invoices from FreshBooks for your records. Recreating your clients and projects in TimeNTrack takes just a few minutes. Your historical financial data is best kept in FreshBooks or exported to your accountant.
Is FreshBooks worth it for a solo freelancer?
It depends on whether you genuinely need the accounting features. If you track expenses, reconcile a business bank account, or need P&L reports, FreshBooks earns its price. If your main need is tracking billable hours and sending professional invoices, you're likely paying 3–4x more than you need to.
What is the best FreshBooks alternative for time tracking and invoicing?
TimeNTrack is the most focused alternative — it does time tracking and invoicing without the accounting overhead. You get unlimited clients, shareable report links, retainer management, and password-protected invoices at $9/month flat — versus FreshBooks' $33/month Plus plan for comparable client capacity.