Deputy or FreshBooks? How to Pick the Right Fit for Your Team

Invoicing

FreshBooks edges out Deputy on invoicing, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.

Expense tracking

On expense tracking, FreshBooks is marginally stronger — but Deputy still delivers a solid experience here.

Bank reconciliation

FreshBooks has a notable advantage in bank reconciliation.

Payroll

On payroll, FreshBooks is marginally stronger — but Deputy still delivers a solid experience here.

Tax reporting and BAS

When it comes to tax reporting and bas, Deputy pulls clearly ahead of FreshBooks — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.

Multi-currency support

For Hospitality & Tourism that rely on strong multi-currency support, Deputy is the more capable option in our assessment.

Inventory management

On inventory management, Deputy is marginally stronger — but FreshBooks still delivers a solid experience here.

Project accounting

Deputy holds a small advantage in project accounting. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.

Budgeting and forecasting

FreshBooks has a notable advantage in budgeting and forecasting.

API and integrations

FreshBooks edges out Deputy on api and integrations, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.

Ease of setup

Deputy edges out FreshBooks on ease of setup, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.

Value for money

Deputy edges out FreshBooks on value for money, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.