FreshBooks vs Invoice Ninja
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business. Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
FreshBooks ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Small business owners and freelancers sending invoices and tracking payments. The most intuitive invoicing tool, perfect for service-based businesses and quick adoption.
At a glance
| FreshBooks | Invoice Ninja | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business | #7 / The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 8 |
| Best for | Service businesses and freelancers | Open-source and self-hosted option |
| Pricing | $$ ($19 to $60/mo) | $ ($0 to $14/mo) |
| HQ | Toronto, Canada | Remote |
| Founded | 2003 | 2014 |
FreshBooks
The most intuitive invoicing tool, perfect for service-based businesses and quick adoption.
www.freshbooks.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business
Invoice Ninja
A powerful, customizable open-source option for those who want to self-host.
www.invoiceninja.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Invoicing & Billing Software for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.