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SolidInvoice vs FreshBooks: catalog facts
SolidInvoiceFreshBooks
Freemium

Free to self-host; the hosted service is a monthly subscription with a 14-day trial.

Paid

Paid subscription with a 30-day free trial and introductory discounts.

Web, Self-hosted Android, iOS, Web
  • Quotes, recurring invoices and automatic reminders
  • Online payments via Stripe and PayPal
  • Invoices can include tracked time and expenses automatically
  • Receipt scanning and bank imports for expenses
  • Self-hosting requires a PHP server setup
  • Focused on invoicing rather than full accounting
  • Subscription only, with no free plan
  • Cloud service, so your financial data is held by FreshBooks
Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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