Automately AI vs FreshBooks
6 AI tools (invoicing + 5 more) at ₱999/month vs. FreshBooks at ₱1,400+/month for invoicing alone. Built for Filipino freelancers, with native GCash/Maya support.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Automately AI | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | ₱999 (unlimited) | $15-$50 (₱840-₱2,800) |
| AI-written invoice messages | ✓ Auto-generated greetings + thank-you | ✗ Manual writing |
| GCash/Maya payment instructions | ✓ Auto-formatted on every invoice | ✗ Add manually |
| PHP currency | ✓ Native | ✓ Supported |
| Invoice templates | AI-generated, unlimited variations | Fixed template library |
| Multiple businesses | ✓ Switch in same account | $50+/mo for multiple |
| Accounting + bookkeeping | ✗ Not included | ✓ Full double-entry |
| Tax filing prep | ✗ Not included | ✓ US/CA tax features |
| Time tracking | ✗ Not included | ✓ Built-in |
| Free tier | ✓ 3 invoices/month | ✗ 30-day trial only |
| 5 additional AI tools | ✓ Quotations, captions, resumes, SEO | ✗ Just invoicing |
| Setup complexity | No signup, generate in 60s | Account + workspace setup |
Pricing
Which one should you pick?
- ✓You're a Filipino freelancer or small business owner
- ✓You want fast professional invoices without accounting overhead
- ✓You also need quotations, captions, resumes, SEO tools (all included)
- ✓Your invoicing volume is < 200 invoices/month
- ✓You bill in PHP and use GCash/Maya/PH bank transfers
- ✓You need full double-entry accounting
- ✓You file US/CA taxes and need bank reconciliation
- ✓You track billable hours and need time-tracking integration
- ✓You manage 100+ clients with complex invoicing rules
- ✓You're comfortable paying $15-55/month for invoicing alone
Try AI Invoice Generator free
Try the AI Invoice Generator free — no signup, 3 invoices/month free, GCash/Maya instructions auto-included.
Try it free →Frequently asked questions
Is Automately AI a real alternative to FreshBooks?+
For most Filipino freelancers and small business owners who just need fast professional invoices + quotations, yes. Automately AI covers ~80% of the invoicing use case at 30% of the cost, plus includes 5 additional AI tools (captions, resumes, SEO, keyword research, quotation generation). FreshBooks is better if you need full accounting, time tracking, or US/CA tax integration.
Can I import my FreshBooks clients?+
Not yet. Automately AI is designed as a generation tool, not an accounting system. You'd enter client details per invoice. Most freelancers find this faster than maintaining a CRM.
Does Automately AI support multiple currencies?+
Yes — PHP, USD, EUR, GBP, SGD, AUD, CAD, JPY, HKD, NZD all supported in both Quotation and Invoice generators.
How does Automately AI handle GCash/Maya payments?+
Built-in. When you generate an invoice, you select your payment method (GCash, Maya, bank, PayPal, etc.) and our AI writes formatted payment instructions directly on the invoice. Filipino clients receive a PDF that tells them exactly how to pay.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. Pro is ₱999/month, no contracts, cancel from your account dashboard. Your access continues until the end of your billing period.