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Cloud accounting and back-office software for Japan
freee is a leading Japanese cloud accounting and back-office platform that helps small and medium businesses and sole proprietors manage bookkeeping, tax, invoicing, payroll, and HR. Designed for Japanese requirements and non-accountants, it automates bookkeeping from bank and card data and simplifies tax filing, making finance approachable for Japanese SMEs.
The platform covers automated accounting and bookkeeping, invoicing and expense management, tax filing support, payroll and HR, and integrations with Japanese banks and services, on tiered plans (individual Starter from around ¥1,180 per month, Standard ¥2,380, and business/premium tiers above). Its automation and Japan-specific compliance differentiate it from generic accounting tools.
freee serves Japanese sole proprietors, freelancers, and small and medium businesses that want easy, automated, compliant accounting and back-office management. As a publicly listed leader alongside Money Forward, its automation, breadth, and local focus make it a leading business software platform in Japan.
Pricing Model
Subscription
Starting Price
$1,180/mo
Free Options
Free trial
| Feature | Starter (Individual) | Standard | Business / Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated bookkeeping | — | — | |
| Tax filing support | — | — | |
| Bank/card sync | — | — | |
| Invoicing | — | — | |
| For sole proprietors | — | — | |
| More features | — | — | |
| Advanced reporting | — | — | |
| Expense management | — | — | |
| Support | — | — | |
| For growing businesses | — | — | |
| Corporate accounting | — | — | |
| Payroll & HR | — | — | |
| Advanced tools | — | — | |
| Premium support | — | — | |
| Higher tiers | — | — |
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Compliance Standards
SOC 2 Type II
EnterpriseISO 27001
EnterpriseGDPR Compliant
GlobalHIPAA
HealthcarePCI DSS
FinanceCCPA
PrivacyFedRAMP
GovernmentCSA STAR
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