Choosing invoicing software shouldn't take hours. We've compared the most popular tools — FreshBooks, Wave, QuickBooks, Harvest, PayPal, Stripe, Invoice Ninja, HoneyBook, and Bonsai — so you can see honest pros, cons, and pricing in one place. Whether you're a freelancer sending your first invoice or a small business switching tools, the comparisons below will help you find the right fit without the marketing spin.
FreshBooks Alternatives
Four FreshBooks alternatives compared side by side: starting price, what each is best for, and honest pros and cons before you switch.
Wave Alternatives
Outgrowing Wave? Three alternatives compared side by side: starting price, what each one is best for, and the trade-offs before you move.
QuickBooks Alternatives
QuickBooks is built for full accounting. Three simpler invoicing alternatives compared: starting price, best use case, and honest pros and cons.
Harvest Alternatives
Harvest alternatives compared for people who bill by the hour: which are genuinely free, which still run a timer, and what you give up by moving.
PayPal Invoicing Alternatives
Three PayPal Invoicing alternatives compared side by side: starting price, what each is best for, and how invoice tracking and branding compare.
Stripe Invoicing Alternatives
Stripe Invoicing assumes a developer. Three no-code alternatives compared: starting price, what each is best for, and honest pros and cons.
Invoice Ninja Alternatives
Invoice Ninja can be self-hosted. Three hosted alternatives compared side by side: starting price, best use case, and honest pros and cons.
HoneyBook Alternatives
Three HoneyBook alternatives compared side by side: starting price, what each is best for, and the pros and cons if you only need invoicing.
Bonsai Alternatives
Paying for Bonsai but only using the invoices? Three alternatives compared: starting price, what each is best for, and honest pros and cons.
Feature Comparison at a Glance
How InvoiceBloom stacks up against the most popular invoicing tools.
| Feature | InvoiceBloom | FreshBooks | Wave | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free invoice creation | ||||
| PDF invoices | ||||
| Email sending | ||||
| Online payments | ||||
| Invoice status tracking | ||||
| Recurring invoices | ||||
| Full accounting | ||||
| Starting price | Free | $17/mo | Free* | $30/mo |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best free invoicing software?
It depends on your needs. InvoiceBloom lets you create unlimited invoices and download PDFs for free. Wave offers free invoicing with basic accounting. For most freelancers who just need to invoice clients quickly, InvoiceBloom is the fastest option.
What is the cheapest FreshBooks alternative?
InvoiceBloom is 100% free — unlimited invoice creation, sending, and tracking with no paid tier. FreshBooks starts around $23/month, so if you only need invoicing, the savings are total.
Can I switch invoicing software easily?
Yes. Most invoicing tools don't lock you in. With InvoiceBloom, you can sign up, add your clients, and send an invoice without importing anything first. Export your old tool's data before you cancel it, though — access to reports usually ends with the subscription.