Do I need to replace FreshBooks to use Relanco?

No. Relanco connects to your existing FreshBooks account via OAuth. Your invoices and client records stay in FreshBooks — Relanco adds SMS and email reminders on top.

Can FreshBooks send SMS invoice reminders?

No. FreshBooks' built-in reminders are email only. There is no SMS or text message option.

Does Relanco handle bilingual clients?

Yes. Relanco sends reminders in the client's language — French or English — automatically, via both SMS and email. FreshBooks also supports per-client language for email reminders (EN, FR, or ES), but it's email-only and per-language template customization requires a Premium or Select plan.

How long does setup take?

Under 5 minutes. Connect your FreshBooks account, set your timing and channels, and turn it on.

FreshBooks Invoice Reminder Alternative

FreshBooks sends email-only reminders. Relanco adds bilingual SMS and customizable reminder sequences — while keeping FreshBooks.

What FreshBooks reminders don't do

FreshBooks offers automatic email reminders and the ability to add late fees — but if your clients are on job sites and don't check email during the day, those reminders often go unread.

No SMS. FreshBooks sends email reminders only. No text messages.
Basic tone control.You can write a custom message for each reminder step, but there's no automatic escalation — you set it up manually, and it's the same for each client.
Bilingual email support.FreshBooks sends reminder emails in the language set on each client's profile (EN, FR, or ES) — but it's email only, and per-language template customization requires a Premium or Select plan.
Sequences capped at 3 steps. No fully customizable escalation sequence beyond 3 reminders.
Basic reply handling. FreshBooks has a configurable reply-to email address — replies go to your inbox, not a dashboard.

Relanco connects to your existing FreshBooks account via OAuth and adds bilingual SMS, escalating tone, and reply tracking — without changing your workflow.

Relanco vs FreshBooks

	Relanco	FreshBooks
SMS reminders	Yes	No
Email reminders	Yes	Yes
Bilingual per client	Yes	Limited
Escalating tone	Yes	Limited
Reply tracking	Yes	Limited
Custom sequences	Yes	Limited
Quiet hours	Yes	No
Auto-cancel on payment	Yes	Yes

How to switch to Relanco

Connect your account

Secure OAuth authentication — your data stays in your accounting software.

Configure your reminders

Choose timing, channels (SMS, email, or both), and the tone for each step.

Turn it on and forget it

Relanco monitors your unpaid invoices and sends reminders automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to replace FreshBooks to use Relanco?: No. Relanco connects to your existing FreshBooks account via OAuth. Your invoices and client records stay in FreshBooks — Relanco adds SMS and email reminders on top.
Can FreshBooks send SMS invoice reminders?: No. FreshBooks' built-in reminders are email only. There is no SMS or text message option.
Does Relanco handle bilingual clients?: Yes. Relanco sends reminders in the client's language — French or English — automatically, via both SMS and email. FreshBooks also supports per-client language for email reminders (EN, FR, or ES), but it's email-only and per-language template customization requires a Premium or Select plan.
How long does setup take?: Under 5 minutes. Connect your FreshBooks account, set your timing and channels, and turn it on.

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