FreshBooks #4 in Accounting Software
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Score over time
Score 31.5 (95% CI 29.0–34.0) as of 2026-07-13. The trend line appears once a second monthly run lands.
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Gemini (Google)
Claude (Anthropic)
By question type
Where FreshBooks shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every accounting software panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 30% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 5% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 28% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 42% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 38% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which FreshBooks appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #2
"What should I know about self-employed accounting apps before choosing one?"
…points that marketing materials won't show you. --- Would you like me to compare specific popular options (like QuickBooks Self-Employed, FreshBooks, Wave, etc.), or do you have particular pain points you're trying to solve?
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1
"What's a good replacement for QuickBooks Self-Employed?"
…and federal tax estimates; auto-tracks expenses by linking your bank account. * **Cons:** Invoicing features are a bit basic compared to FreshBooks. * **Pricing:** Free basic tier; Premium is **$10/month** (billed annually), which is significantly cheaper than QBSE. ### 2. Wave Accounting (The Best Free Option) If you want…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"What's a good replacement for QuickBooks Self-Employed?"
Short answer: it depends on what you need. If you want a like-for-like simple freelance/tax tool, try Hurdlr or FreshBooks; if you need full accounting as you grow, move up to QuickBooks Online or Xero; if cost is the main concern, Wave + a mileage app is a great free combo. Quick recommendations by…
Perplexity · recommended · listed #1
"What's the difference between FreshBooks and Wave for freelancers?"
The main difference is that **FreshBooks** is a **paid, feature-rich platform** built specifically for freelancers who bill by the hour or project (with **time tracking** on every plan), while **Wave** is a **free platfo…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned FreshBooks (103 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 103 |
| youtube.com | 83 |
| quickbooks.intuit.com | 77 |
| waveapps.com | 57 |
| xero.com | 47 |
| pilot.com | 36 |
| freshbooks.com own domain | 33 |
| facebook.com | 32 |
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Data from run #51. Methodology