Best Accounting Software for Freelancers (2026)

We ranked the top 3 accounting software tools for freelancers, weighing pricing, features and verified user ratings.

#3

Wave

4.3

Free accounting and invoicing for the self-employed.

Free plan$0/mo
Accounting
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Top picks reviewed

#1

FreshBooks

4.4

Invoicing and accounting built for freelancers.

Pros

  • Super easy
  • Great invoicing
  • Good support

Cons

  • Client limits on plans
  • Less robust accounting
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#2

QuickBooks Online

4.3

The go-to accounting suite for SMBs.

Pros

  • Feature-rich
  • Accountant-friendly
  • Lots of integrations

Cons

  • Pricey
  • Occasional bugs
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#3

Wave

4.3

Free accounting and invoicing for the self-employed.

Pros

  • Free core features
  • Simple
  • Good for freelancers

Cons

  • Paid payments/payroll
  • Limited scaling
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