Brightbook

brightbook.com
Accounting Software
Few Days

Hate Bookkeeping? Love Brightbook

How to Replace Brightbook

Overview

Brightbook is a free, web-based online accounting system designed for creative professionals, freelancers, and small businesses. It simplifies financial management with an easy-to-use interface that requires no accounting experience. The platform provides real-time visibility into business finances while eliminating the complexity and jargon typically associated with accounting software.

Features

11 features across 11 categories

Accessibility(1)

Web-Based Access

Access the platform anywhere on any device with an internet connection

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Collections(1)

Invoice Reminders

Automatic nagging to chase unpaid invoices

Data Management(1)

Data Export

Export your data at any time for flexibility and data portability

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Expense Management(1)

Bill and Payment Logging

Log unlimited bills and payments received

Financial Management(1)

Cashflow Management

Centralized control of your cashflow in one place

Invoicing(1)

Invoice Creation

Create and send an unlimited number of invoices to clients

Also in: PayPal Business, Square, Acuity Scheduling

Onboarding(1)

Simple Setup

Quick onboarding process requiring only logo upload and basic business details entry

Also in: Lever, Greenhouse, 1Password

Pricing(1)

No Credit Card Required

Sign up for free without needing to provide credit card information

Reporting(1)

Real-Time Dashboard

See how your business is doing in real-time with a clear overview of your finances

Security(1)

Secure Cloud Storage

Data is always completely safe and securely stored

Team Management(1)

Multiple User Support

Unlimited users per account allowing team collaboration

Pricing

Free

Popular
Free
  • Web-based access
  • Real-time dashboard
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Invoice reminders
  • Bill and payment logging
  • Data export
  • Unlimited users
  • Secure cloud storage

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Brightbook. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Brightbook alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 11 features.

Buy Brightbook

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Brightbook saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 11 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.