Summary and recommendation
FreshBooks does not offer native SCIM provisioning on any plan. The only automated user management option is through Okta's Secure Web Authentication (SWA) integration, which creates a hard dependency on Okta Enterprise licensing and uses password synchronization rather than modern federated identity standards. This Okta-only approach leaves IT teams using Entra ID, Google Workspace, or OneLogin without any provisioning automation for their accounting platform.
The gap becomes particularly problematic for accounting firms and finance teams managing sensitive financial data across multiple team members and client portals. Without proper SCIM automation, IT admins must manually create and deactivate user accounts for bookkeepers, accountants, and external collaborators. Given that FreshBooks handles invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting, delayed deprovisioning creates compliance risks that SSO alone cannot address. The Okta SWA workaround also introduces complexity through password vaulting, making it less reliable than true SCIM protocol integration.
The strategic alternative
Stitchflow provides SCIM-level provisioning through resilient browser automation for FreshBooks without requiring Okta Enterprise licensing. Works with any FreshBooks plan and any IdP—Okta, Entra ID, Google Workspace, or OneLogin. Flat pricing under $5K/year, regardless of team size.
Quick SCIM facts
| SCIM available? | Yes |
| SCIM tier required | Enterprise |
| SSO required first? | Yes |
| SSO available? | Yes |
| SSO protocol | SAML 2.0 via Okta |
| Documentation | Official docs |
Supported identity providers
| IdP | SSO | SCIM | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okta | ✓ | ✓ | OIN app with full provisioning |
| Microsoft Entra ID | ✓ | ❌ | SSO only |
| Google Workspace | ✓ | JIT only | SAML SSO with just-in-time provisioning |
| OneLogin | ✓ | ✓ | Supported |
The cost of not automating
Without SCIM (or an alternative like Stitchflow), your IT team manages Freshbooks accounts manually. Here's what that costs:
The Freshbooks pricing problem
Freshbooks gates SCIM provisioning behind premium plans, forcing significant cost increases for basic user management.
Tier comparison
| Plan | Price | SSO | SCIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $19/month | ||
| Plus | $33/month | ||
| Premium | $60/month | ||
| Select | Custom pricing | Via Okta SWA only |
Pricing structure
| Plan | Price | SSO | SCIM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $19/month | ||
| Plus | $33/month | ||
| Premium | $60/month | ||
| Select | Custom pricing | Via Okta SWA only |
Additional costs
What this means in practice
Without native SCIM, you're locked into Okta's ecosystem for any automation. Other IdPs like Entra ID, Google Workspace, or OneLogin have no documented provisioning path for FreshBooks.
For a 25-user accounting team
Additional constraints
Summary of challenges
- Freshbooks supports SCIM but only at Enterprise tier (custom pricing)
- Google Workspace users get JIT provisioning only, not full SCIM
- Our research shows teams manually provisioning this app spend significant hidden costs annually
What Freshbooks actually offers for identity
FreshBooks doesn't sell native SCIM at all. The only automated provisioning option is through Okta's Secure Web Authentication (SWA) integration, which creates an Okta dependency:
Via Okta SWA integration:
What's missing:
The Okta SWA approach works but has inherent limitations. You're not getting true federated identity—instead, Okta is essentially automating password management and form submissions to FreshBooks. This creates a single point of failure and locks you into Okta's ecosystem for any provisioning automation.
For teams using other identity providers or wanting standards-based SCIM, FreshBooks offers no path forward. You're managing users manually or accepting the constraints of password-based provisioning through Okta.
What IT admins are saying
FreshBooks's reliance on Okta-only provisioning creates headaches for multi-IdP environments:
- Okta dependency: SCIM only works through Okta's SWA integration, leaving Entra ID and Google Workspace users without automated provisioning
- No native SCIM: Unlike modern SaaS apps, FreshBooks requires going through a third-party integration for any automation
- Enterprise pricing gate: Even basic user provisioning requires jumping to custom Enterprise pricing
- Accounting app complexity: IT teams struggle with provisioning financial software that requires careful permission management
SAML/SWA SSO integration. Password sync available. User reactivation supported. No native SCIM - provisioning via Okta SWA.
The recurring theme
FreshBooks treats user provisioning as an afterthought, forcing IT teams into Okta-only workflows or manual account management for critical financial systems.
The decision
| Your Situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Small accounting firm (<10 users) | Manual management is acceptable |
| Using Okta Enterprise already | Use native SWA integration: you have the prerequisite |
| Using Entra ID, Google Workspace, or OneLogin | Use Stitchflow: no automated options otherwise |
| Growing firm with frequent team changes | Use Stitchflow: manual user management creates compliance gaps |
| Multi-client accounting practice | Use Stitchflow: automated deprovisioning essential for client data security |
The bottom line
FreshBooks offers no native SCIM and only basic provisioning through Okta's SWA integration, leaving most identity providers without automated options. For accounting teams managing sensitive financial data across multiple clients and team members, Stitchflow provides the automated user lifecycle management that manual processes and password-sync workarounds can't deliver reliably.
Automate Freshbooks without the tier upgrade
Stitchflow delivers SCIM-level provisioning through resilient browser automation, backed by 24/7 human in the loop for Freshbooks at <$5K/year, flat, regardless of team size.
Technical specifications
SCIM Version
2.0
Supported Operations
Create, Update, Deactivate, Groups
Supported Attributes
Not specifiedPlan requirement
Enterprise
Prerequisites
SSO must be configured first
Key limitations
- SCIM via Okta integration
- Password push available
- User reactivation supported
Configuration for Okta
Integration type
Okta Integration Network (OIN) app with SCIM provisioning
Prerequisite
SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.
Where to enable
Required credentials
SCIM endpoint URL and bearer token (generated in app admin console).
Configuration steps
Enable Create Users, Update User Attributes, and Deactivate Users.
Provisioning trigger
Okta provisions based on app assignments (users or groups).
SAML/SWA SSO integration. Password sync available. User reactivation supported. No native SCIM - provisioning via Okta SWA.
Native SCIM is available on Enterprise. Use Stitchflow if you need provisioning without the tier upgrade.
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