Saldo vs Freshbooks
Freshbooks is a popular US-based invoicing tool. See how Saldo better serves European freelancers.
Saldo
€0
Free forever plan
Starting from €11/month (Basic)
Freshbooks
$21/mo
Pricing
Starting from $21/mo
Feature
| Feature | Saldo | Freshbooks |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free forever | 30-day trial only |
| Unlimited invoicing | From €11/mo | From $21/mo (5 clients) |
| VAT calculation | EU-specific (reverse charge, ICP) | Basic tax rates |
| Online payments | From €11/mo (Mollie) | Add-on ($20/mo) |
| Personalized support | All plans | Select plan only |
| EU-wide compliance | VAT, UBL, GDPR, e-invoicing | Limited EU support |
| AI expense scanning | Included | Included |
| Time tracking | Included | Included |
| Multi-currency | Included | Plus+ plans |
Why freelancers choose Saldo
- Free forever plan — Freshbooks only offers a 30-day trial
- Built for Europe: VAT, reverse charge, UBL, and GDPR compliance
- Online payments included at €11/mo — Freshbooks charges $20/mo extra
- Personalized support on all plans — Freshbooks limits to top tier
- No client count limits — Freshbooks caps at 5-500 depending on plan
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