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For trying it out or very small volumes
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- 1 user
- 10 invoices a month
- 10 journal vouchers a month
- Basic financial reports
- 1 warehouse
Free plan · Inventory included · No credit card
ProfitBooks is An Excellent FreshBooks Alternative!
Invoices, stock and your whole team in one plan.
ProfitBooks is a FreshBooks alternative for small businesses that sell products as well as services. Its plans include inventory, team roles and multi-currency invoicing, with a free plan for one user. FreshBooks is invoicing-led software for service businesses, with a 30-day free trial, client limits on lower plans and a fee for each extra team member.
Free Startup plan with no time limit. Team logins are part of the plan, not an add-on.
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Inventory · Stock summary
Rangoli GiftsMain warehouse, Jaipur
3 itemsBrass diya setSold this month: 64120
Cotton tote bagSold this month: 180240
Gift box, largeReorder level 258Low stock
PO-0031 to Shree Packaging200 boxes
Sample figures for illustration
Team rolesSales, Accountant, Inventory Manager
Invoice paidStock and books updated
Side by side
How ProfitBooks compares with FreshBooks
FreshBooks is built around invoicing for service businesses. ProfitBooks adds stock and team logins to the same books.
| What you need | ProfitBooks | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes. Startup is free with no time limit | No. 30-day free trial, no credit card needed |
| Clients you can invoice | 50 customers on the free plan; more on paid plans | Lite 5, Plus 50, Premium and Select unlimited |
| Team logins | Part of the plan: 10 users on Growth, 25 on SMB Pro | Team members are a paid add-on per user; Select includes 2 |
| Inventory | Every plan: purchase orders, warehouses, stock reports | Not listed on the FreshBooks pricing page |
| Built for | Traders, small manufacturers and service firms | Freelancers and service businesses such as agencies and consultancies |
| Indian GST | GST invoices, GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B from the Essential plan | Not listed on the FreshBooks pricing page |
| App integrations | Payment links through Instamojo, Razorpay or Cashfree | 100+ app integrations |
FreshBooks plan details from freshbooks.com/pricing (US), checked 2 November 2026. Who each product suits and integrations come from our ProfitBooks vs FreshBooks guide.
Plan check
Which plan fits your team and clients?
FreshBooks plans are limited by clients and charge for team members. ProfitBooks plans are set by users and invoices. Enter your numbers to see both.
ProfitBooks plan that fits
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Growth
See the price in the plans below
- Up to 10 users, each with a role
- 5,000 invoices a year
- Inventory with 3 warehouses
On FreshBooks: 35 clients needs the Plus plan (50 clients), and 3 team members are a paid add-on.
FreshBooks limits and the $11 a month team member add-on are from its US pricing page, checked 2 November 2026.
In ProfitBooks
When you sell products, not only hours
Stock that updates with every sale
Raise purchase orders, receive goods into a warehouse and sell from stock. Each invoice reduces the quantity, and inventory reports show what to reorder.
- Low stock register and inventory valuation
- Production, raw material use and wastage
- 1 warehouse free, 3 on Growth, unlimited on SMB Pro
Logins for the whole team
Give each person a role such as Sales, Staff, Accountant or Inventory Manager, so they only see the screens they need. Users are part of the plan price.
- 10 users on Growth
- 25 users with custom roles on SMB Pro
- Auditor access on SMB Pro
Invoices in any currency, paid online
Send invoices and estimates from ready-made templates. On Growth and SMB Pro, bill overseas clients in their currency while your books stay in yours.
- Payment links through Instamojo, Razorpay or Cashfree
- Recurring invoices and reminders
- Receivables report shows who owes you
Who each one suits
ProfitBooks or FreshBooks
Our guide's view, in short.
Choose ProfitBooks if
- You sell physical products and need stock tracking
- Several people need their own login
- You bill overseas clients in other currencies
- You want to start on a free plan
FreshBooks may suit you if
- You run a service business that bills for time and projects
- You want a large library of app integrations
- You want a polished interface for client billing
- Software budget is not your main concern
Moving over? Export your clients, items and a trial balance from FreshBooks, import them into ProfitBooks and enter your opening balances. Our team helps on chat, Monday to Friday.
See how ProfitBooks handles stock and invoices
A short walkthrough of invoicing, expenses, inventory and reports.
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How do I give a discount on an invoice?
Two ways: per product, or on the whole invoice.
1Per item: enter a discount % in that row
2Whole invoice: click Add other charges
3Select adjustment on Sales with a minus amount
You can explain the discount to your customer in the customer notes.
Handy for loyal clients.
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Start free. Upgrade when you grow.
Every new account starts with a free 15-day SMB Pro trial, then moves to the free Startup plan unless you upgrade.
Essential
For solopreneurs filing GST
₹2,499per year
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- 1 user
- 1,000 invoices a year
- GSTR-1 and GSTR-3B
- Invoice reminders and signature
- WhatsApp integration add-on
Growth
For growing teams and service firms
₹4,999per year
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- Everything in Essential, plus
- 10 users
- 5,000 invoices a year
- Payroll and multi-currency
- 3 warehouses
SMB Pro
For established businesses
₹7,500per year · or ₹750/month
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- Everything in Growth, plus
- 25 users with custom roles
- Unlimited invoices
- Unlimited warehouses
- Projects and auditor access
Prices exclude GST. Pay by card, net banking, American Express or PayPal. Compare every feature →
1,00,000+ businesses in 100+ countries use ProfitBooks
What users say in their reviews.
“Very convenient to make customer invoices and apply taxes as needed.”
“An application to manage the company's money.”
“This is the best software so far that I have encountered for use by small commissaries.”
FreshBooks alternative: common questions
Is ProfitBooks a good alternative to FreshBooks?
Yes, especially if you sell products or have a team. ProfitBooks includes inventory on every plan and team logins in the plan price, and it has a free plan. FreshBooks suits service businesses that mainly need invoicing and a large set of app integrations.
Does FreshBooks have a free plan?
No. FreshBooks offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card, and then a paid plan: Lite, Plus, Premium or Select. ProfitBooks has a free Startup plan with no time limit for one user, with 10 invoices a month and 50 customers.
Does FreshBooks charge for extra users?
Yes. FreshBooks lists team members as an add-on at $11 a month per user on its US pricing page, and the Select plan includes two team member accounts. ProfitBooks includes users in the plan: 10 on Growth and 25 with custom roles on SMB Pro.
How many clients can I invoice on each plan?
On FreshBooks, Lite lets you invoice 5 clients, Plus 50, and Premium and Select are unlimited. ProfitBooks plans are set by users and invoices instead: the free Startup plan covers 50 customers, and paid plans raise the customer limit.
Does ProfitBooks have inventory management?
Yes, on every plan. You can raise purchase orders, track stock across warehouses, record production and wastage, and see low stock and valuation reports. The free plan has one warehouse, Growth three and SMB Pro unlimited.
Can I invoice clients in other currencies?
Yes, on the Growth and SMB Pro plans. You can invoice overseas clients in their own currency, take payment through a gateway, and keep your books in your home currency.
How do I move from FreshBooks to ProfitBooks?
Export your clients, items and a trial balance from FreshBooks on your switch date. Import the client and item lists into ProfitBooks, enter your opening balances and list any unpaid invoices. Our support team helps on chat from Monday to Friday.
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