How to Migrate from FreshBooks to LockMargin

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FreshBooks vs LockMargin: The Real Cost

Feature FreshBooks LockMargin
Price (3 years) $684 $49 once
Monthly fee $19-60/mo $0
Transaction fees 2.9% + $0.30 $0
Data storage FreshBooks servers (US) Your computer
Offline mode Cloud-only Local-first by default
Encryption TLS only AES-256-GCM + Argon2id
Immutable invoices No Yes (Snapshot Billing)
Account required Yes No

Migration Steps (30 minutes)

1

Export Clients from FreshBooks

  1. Log in to FreshBooks
  2. Go to Clients in the left menu
  3. Click Export (top right)
  4. Save as CSV

Time: Time: 2 minutes

2

Export Invoices from FreshBooks

  1. Go to Invoices
  2. Filter by date range (optional)
  3. Click Export > CSV
  4. Save the file

Time: Time: 3 minutes

3

Export Time Entries from FreshBooks

  1. Go to Time Tracking
  2. Select date range
  3. Click Export > CSV

Time: Time: 2 minutes

4

Export Expenses from FreshBooks

  1. Go to Expenses
  2. Click Export > CSV

Time: Time: 2 minutes

5

Download LockMargin

  1. Own your tools for $49 once at early-access.html
  2. Download LockMargin when Early Access opens (September 2026)
  3. Install on Windows 10/11

Time: Time: 5 minutes

6

Import Data into LockMargin

  1. Open LockMargin
  2. Go to Settings > Import
  3. Select CSV files (clients, invoices, time entries, expenses)
  4. Review and confirm import

Time: Time: 10 minutes

7

Cancel FreshBooks Subscription

  1. Go to FreshBooks > Settings > Subscription
  2. Click Cancel Subscription
  3. Confirm cancellation

Time: Time: 3 minutes

️ Do this AFTER confirming all data imported correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my data during migration?

No. FreshBooks export creates CSV files that you keep locally. LockMargin imports these files without modifying them. Your data is safe throughout the process.

Can I migrate partial data (e.g., only clients)?

Yes. You can import clients, invoices, time entries, and expenses separately. Start with clients, then add other data as needed.

What about recurring invoices?

LockMargin supports recurring invoices. After migration, you'll need to recreate recurring invoice templates in LockMargin (takes ~5 minutes per template).

Is LockMargin GDPR compliant?

Yes. LockMargin stores data locally on your computer with AES-256-GCM encryption. No data leaves your machine unless you explicitly export it.

What if I need help during migration?

LockMargin includes priority email support. You can also join our community forum for migration tips from other users.

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