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FreshBooks

FreshBooks is accounting software designed around invoicing, time tracking, and expenses for freelancers and small service-based businesses. It emphasizes ease of use over accounting complexity.

QuickBooks

QuickBooks is the market-leading small-business accounting platform, handling invoicing, expenses, payroll, and tax preparation. Its ecosystem and accountant familiarity make it a default choice in the US.

ERPNext

ERPNext is an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed for businesses of all sizes. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for managing various aspects of a business, including accounting, inventory, sales, and human resources.

Wave

Wave offers genuinely free accounting and invoicing software aimed at freelancers and micro-businesses, making money on payments and payroll add-ons. It is a popular starting point for solo operators.

ZipBooks

ZipBooks is cloud-based accounting software designed to simplify bookkeeping for small business owners and freelancers who lack formal accounting training. The platform automates invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting through an interface built around simplicity rather than accounting complexity.

Siigo

Siigo is a cloud accounting and business management platform built specifically for Colombia's tax framework, combining electronic invoicing, electronic payroll, tax filing, and automated financial reporting in compliance with DIAN requirements. It serves independent professionals, small businesses, and larger companies with tiered plans ranging from low-cost electronic invoicing packages to full accounting and payroll suites.