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Aviy vs FreshBooks - which one is right for your business?
FreshBooks is a full small-business accounting suite - invoicing, expenses, time-tracking, ledgers, taxes. Aviy is a focused, AI-first invoicing tool. Here is an honest comparison so you can pick the right fit.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Aviy | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Free forever for the AI invoice generator and all six document types. No credit card. | 30-day free trial. Paid plans start around $19/month. |
| AI invoice creation | Native - describe an invoice in one sentence, AI parses client, line items, taxes, currency, due date. | No AI generator. Templates and forms only. |
| Document types | Invoices, estimates, quotes, credit notes, receipts, purchase orders. | Invoices, estimates, proposals. Credit notes via workarounds. |
| Online payments | Stripe + PayPal. Native bank transfer details. One-tap payment links. | Stripe (FreshBooks Payments), PayPal. Card processing fees apply. |
| Recurring invoices | Included on paid plan. Set frequency, channel, auto-send. | Included on all paid plans. |
| Multi-currency | Every major world currency. Per-document override. | Multi-currency is a paid add-on on lower plans. |
| Multi-business | Multiple businesses under one login. | Each business needs its own subscription. |
| Multi-channel sending | Email, WhatsApp, SMS, Telegram, Slack, Messenger, iMessage. | Email primarily. |
| Setup time | Under 60 seconds - no chart of accounts, no learning curve. | 15–30 minutes to set up properly. |
Choose Aviy when…
- You want to send a polished invoice in under a minute without learning new software.
- You bill internationally and want native multi-currency without add-on fees.
- You run multiple businesses or need agency-style team roles.
- You want to send invoices via WhatsApp, SMS, or other channels - not just email.
- You want to start free, with no credit card, and only pay for storage and payments when ready.
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate from FreshBooks to Aviy?
Yes. Export your client list and invoice history from FreshBooks as CSV, then import into Aviy. Aviy detects FreshBooks export columns and maps them automatically.
Is Aviy cheaper than FreshBooks?
Yes. Aviy starts free. The AI invoice generator and all six document types are free forever, with no time-limited trial. Paid plans (storage, payments, recurring, analytics) are lower than FreshBooks paid plans.
Does Aviy support US sales tax / VAT / GST?
Yes. Per-line, per-document, and default tax rates. VAT, GST, sales tax, HST - all supported on every document type.
Will I lose payment integrations switching from FreshBooks?
No. Aviy connects to Stripe and PayPal - the same processors most FreshBooks users already have set up. Connect once and the migration is complete.
How fast can I create an invoice with Aviy compared to FreshBooks?
Type a sentence in Aviy, get a finished invoice in under a minute. FreshBooks requires filling in fields one at a time - typically several minutes per invoice. The AI generator is the single biggest time-saver Aviy users report.
Try Aviy free
See how the AI invoice generator works for your business. Free to start. No credit card. Sub-minute first invoice.