InnoBooks or FreshBooks: which one for a Québec business?
FreshBooks has no free plan and its Lite plan costs $26/month for 5 billable clients. InnoBooks offers a free plan forever (up to 3 clients), then $10/month with unlimited clients. Each team member costs $13/month at FreshBooks, $3 or $6 at InnoBooks.
| Criterion | InnoBooks | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, forever: up to 3 clients, unlimited invoices | No (30-day free trial) |
| First paid plan | $10/month — Professional Access: unlimited clients, expenses, estimates, reports | $26/month — Lite, 5 billable clients |
| Higher plan | $25/month — Elite Plan: recurring invoices and expenses, purchases, integrations | $42/month — Plus, 50 clients, bank reconciliation; Premium: $72 |
| Additional user | +$3/month (Professional) · +$6/month (Elite) | +$13/month per team member |
| Point of sale (restaurant, retail) | $10/month option, compliant with Revenu Québec's MEV-WEB | No point of sale (in-person card payments on the Select plan, custom pricing) |
Regular prices in Canadian dollars per month, checked on September 13, 2026 on the vendors' public pages, promotions excluded. They can change without notice: check the vendor's site. Price source: FreshBooks.
What InnoBooks brings
- Built in Québec: GST and QST, in French and in English.
- A MEV-WEB compliant point of sale as an option ($10/month), in the same software as invoicing and expenses.
- Your data is hosted in Canada.
- Free plan forever, no credit card required.
When to choose FreshBooks
- Your team or your accountant already works in FreshBooks.
- You bill few clients and price is not your first criterion.
Frequently asked questions
Is InnoBooks cheaper than FreshBooks?
Yes, at list price. InnoBooks Professional Access costs $10/month with unlimited clients; FreshBooks Lite costs $26/month for 5 billable clients and has no free plan (prices checked on September 13, 2026, promotions excluded).
How much does an additional team member cost?
At InnoBooks, $3/month on Professional Access and $6/month on the Elite Plan. At FreshBooks, $13/month per team member.
Does InnoBooks handle GST and QST?
Yes. InnoBooks is built in Québec for GST and QST, and the site offers free calculators for sales tax, reverse sales tax and the $30,000 registration threshold.
Does FreshBooks have a point of sale for a restaurant?
No. In Québec, a restaurant must bill with a system compliant with Revenu Québec's MEV-WEB; InnoBooks offers a MEV-WEB compliant point of sale as an option ($10/month).
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