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Accounter vs FreshBooks.
An honest side-by-side for South African businesses.
| Feature | Accounter | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Monthly price | R300/month | From US$23/month (USD only) |
| Tax | ||
| SA tax compliance | Yes | Not listed on FreshBooks pricing page |
| Payroll | Yes | Not listed on FreshBooks pricing page |
| Core | ||
| Invoicing | Yes | Yes |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Inventory | Yes | Not listed on FreshBooks pricing page |
| Features | ||
| Multi-company | Yes | Not listed on FreshBooks pricing page |
| Support | ||
| SA support | Yes | Not listed on FreshBooks pricing page |
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Why South African businesses choose Accounter
- Full accounting suite vs invoicing-focused tool
- VAT workflows and VAT201 support
- Inventory management included
- Practice management for accountants
- Priced in ZAR
About FreshBooks
FreshBooks is a Canadian cloud accounting platform focused on invoicing and time tracking for freelancers and service-based businesses.
Strengths
- Simple interface
- Great invoicing
- Time tracking
- Good for freelancers
Weaknesses for South Africa
- Priced in US dollars only
- Plans limit billable clients (5 on Lite, 50 on Plus)
- Extra team members are charged per user
Common questions
Is FreshBooks good for South African businesses?
FreshBooks is well suited to invoicing and time tracking for freelancers, and it prices in US dollars only. For full accounting with SA VAT workflows and payroll in one product, Accounter is built for the South African market.
Does FreshBooks support South African VAT?
FreshBooks does not list South African VAT, PAYE or VAT201 support on its pricing page. Check with FreshBooks that it covers your SARS requirements. Accounter includes VAT workflows, PAYE calculations and VAT201 support.