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Overview

Description

Melio is a web-based application that automates all processes of the Accounts Payable department. This software streamlines accounts payable processes to save office employees time, improve ... Read More

FreshBooks' cloud-based accounting software makes it easy for anyone to invoice, manage payments, and track time from anywhere. It's simple, clean interface means you can categorize and ... Read More

Entry Level Pricing
  • Starts from $18.50 , monthly
  • Not Available
Free Trial Availability
  • No free trial
Spotsaas Score

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9.6/10

User Ratings
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Software Demo

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Features

Total Features

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17 Features

Unique Features

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    Pricing

    Pricing Option
        Starting From
        • $18.50 , monthly
        • Not Available
        Pricing Pans
        • Go

          Free

          • Send 5 free ACH transfers/month

          • 10 syncs with QuickBooks Online & Xero

          • Multiple payment methods: Pay by card or bank

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        • Core

          $21.25

          /user/month

          • Everything in Go and:

          • Send 20 free ACH transfers/month

          • Unlimited 2-way auto-sync with QuickBooks Online & Xero

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        Other Details

        Organization Types supported
        • Individuals
        • Freelancers
        • Medium Business
        • Small Business
        • Large Enterprises
        • Individuals
        • Freelancers
        • Medium Business
        • Small Business
        • Large Enterprises
        Platforms Supported
        • Browser Based (Cloud)
        • Mobile - Android
        • Mobile - iOS
        • Installed - Windows
        • Installed - Mac
        • Browser Based (Cloud)
        • Browser Based (Cloud)
        • Mobile - Android
        • Mobile - iOS
        • Installed - Windows
        • Installed - Mac
        • Browser Based (Cloud)
        Modes of support
        • 24/7 (Live rep)
        • Business Hours
        • Online
        • 24/7 (Live rep)
        • Business Hours
        • Online
        API Support
        • Not Available
        • Available
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        User Reviews

        User Ratings
        Rating Distribution

        Excellent

        739

        Very Good

        12

        Good

        4

        Poor

        4

        Terible

        22

        Excellent

        1014

        Very Good

        186

        Good

        46

        Poor

        18

        Terible

        35

        Expert's Review generated by AI

        Melio has earned a strong reputation over the past year as a reliable and user-friendly payment processing platform, particularly for businesses integrating with QuickBooks Online and Desktop. ...Read more

        FreshBooks has proven to be an indispensable tool for small business owners, freelancers, and agencies seeking an easy-to-use, streamlined solution for invoicing, expense tracking, and basic ...Read more

        Pros and Cons
        • Supports credit card payments even when vendors don't accept them, adding flexibility to transactions.

        • Seamlessly integrates with QuickBooks Desktop and Online, saving time and reducing errors.

        • User-friendly interface that's intuitive and easy to navigate.

        • Customer support is consistently praised as helpful, prompt, and efficient, whether via chat or email.

        • Free ACH transfers for both users and vendors, offering a cost-effective bill payment solution.

        • No direct phone support available for immediate human interaction; all help starts with chat.

        • AI-driven chat automation is not robust enough to resolve issues without agent involvement.

        • Occasional dashboard errors or hiccups, such as pending or failed payment updates.

        • Intuitive and user-friendly interface, making it simple to set up and use even for non-accounting experts.

        • Excellent customer support with responsive, knowledgeable, and patient account managers, frequently cited for their exceptional service.

        • Effective for small and freelance businesses, particularly for tasks like invoicing, expense tracking, and bookkeeping.

        • Offers valuable features like recurring billing, time tracking, project collaboration, and seamless payment integrations (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).

        • Great mobile app for tasks like receipt scanning, tracking, and invoicing, ensuring flexibility for on-the-go users.

        • Reporting functionalities and customizations are less robust compared to industry giants, limiting advanced financial analysis.

        • Invoice customization options are relatively limited, which may not meet specific branding needs.

        • Lack of built-in payroll functionality requires integration with external apps for certain regions (e.g., Gusto, Payment Evolution).

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        Integrations

        Integration with other apps

        No Integration information available.

        Customers

        Customers

        No Customers information available.

        FreshBooks

        FreshBooks

        Media and Screenshots

        Screenshots
        How Vendor Receive Screen

        9 Screenshots

        Other Income DB

        3 Screenshots

        Videos
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        2 Videos

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        Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

        Stuck on something? We're here to help with all the questions and answers in one place.

        Freshbooks offers Free Trial, but Melio does not.

        Melio is designed for Freelancers, Medium Business and Small Business.

        Freshbooks is designed for Freelancers, Medium Business and Small Business.

        The starting price of Melio begins at $18.50/user/month when monthly, while pricing details for Freshbooks are unavailable.

        Some top alternatives to Melio includes Tipalti, Pleo, Precoro, Payhawk, Freshbooks, AvidXchange, APXPRESS, Paypool, Bill.com, PayorCRM, Wave, WavePayroll and Plastiq.

        Some top alternatives to Freshbooks includes Quickbooks, Xero, Zoho Books, FreeAgent, QuickFile, HoneyBook, Zoho Invoice, Busy Accounting Software, QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Wave.

        Disclaimer: This research has been collated from a variety of authoritative sources. We welcome your feedback at [email protected].