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Accounting software for photographers
You send invoices to clients, track gear and travel costs, and usually work solo.
Top matches for freelance photographers
We scored a typical setup: 1 user, about 12 invoices a month. Your answers may differ, so the quiz is the better test.
1. Wave
- Strong invoicing
- Easy to learn
- Free or low-cost entry
Free plan available. Paid plans from $19/mo.
2. FreshBooks
- Strong invoicing
- Easy to learn
Paid plans from $23/mo.
3. Zoho Books
- Free or low-cost entry
Free plan available. Paid plans from $20/mo.
All five, scored
| Tool | Fit score | Cheapest option |
|---|---|---|
| Wave | 11 | Free plan available. Paid plans from $19/mo. |
| FreshBooks | 9 | Paid plans from $23/mo. |
| Zoho Books | 8 | Free plan available. Paid plans from $20/mo. |
| Xero | 6 | Paid plans from $27/mo. |
| QuickBooks Online | 1 | Paid plans from $38/mo. |
Fit score is the sum of weighted ratings on How we score. Higher is a better fit.
Fit ratings
| Our fit rating | QuickBooks Online | Xero | FreshBooks | Zoho Books | Wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll | Strong | Good | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Inventory | Strong | Good | Minimal or none | Strong | Minimal or none |
| Invoicing | Good | Good | Strong | Good | Strong |
| Accountant access | Strong | Strong | Good | Good | Limited |
| Several users | Strong | Strong | Limited | Good | Limited |
| Ease of learning | Good | Good | Strong | Good | Strong |
| Free plan | Minimal or none | Minimal or none | Minimal or none | Good | Strong |
Ratings are our editorial judgments, published on How we score. They are not vendor claims.
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