No client limits
FreshBooks Lite restricts you to 5 billable clients. Balino gives you unlimited clients and invoices from day one.
FreshBooks Alternative
A more affordable alternative to FreshBooks
FreshBooks is a great invoicing tool — but at $19+/month, it can be expensive for small businesses that just need the basics. Balino gives you professional invoicing, payment tracking, and client management for just $5/month.
Balino vs FreshBooks — at a glance
Both tools focus on invoicing. Here's how they compare on price and features.
| Feature | Balino | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5 / month | $19+ / month |
| Free trial | 3 months | 30 days |
| Unlimited invoices | (Lite: 5 clients) | |
| Create & send invoices | ||
| Payment tracking | ||
| Quotes & estimates | ||
| Expense tracking | ||
| Project management | (Plus plan) | |
| Time tracking | ||
| Online payments (Stripe/PayPal) | ||
| Client limit | Unlimited | 5–500 (depends on plan) |
Why small businesses switch from FreshBooks to Balino
If you need simple invoicing without client limits or rising monthly costs, Balino is built for you.
75% cheaper
Pay $5/month instead of $19+. That's over $168/year in savings you can put back into your business.
Longer free trial
Get 3 full months free to test everything — not just 30 days. No credit card required.
Is Balino right for you?
If you need time tracking, online payment processing, or proposals, FreshBooks may be worth the higher price. But if you need straightforward invoicing, expense tracking, and client management — Balino delivers all of that at a fraction of the cost.
Try Balino free for 3 months
No credit card required. Switch from FreshBooks and save over $168/year while keeping all the invoicing features you actually use.