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Top 10 Free Invoice Generators Software

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Sahil Duragiya,

October 5, 2022

1. VirvaBook

Virvabook is a fully free, no-ads invoice generator designed especially for users in India and SAARC countries. You can create GST-compliant invoices, multi-currency bills, add digital signatures, QR codes, and packing slips. It also works offline and on mobile, keeping all your data private on your device without any storage in the cloud.

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2. Zoho Invoice (Free for up to 5 clients)

Zoho Invoice provides a well-crafted cloud-based invoicing service that includes professional templates, multi-currency support, automated tax and GST handling, time tracking capabilities, and automatic payment reminders.

For those planning to expand, the integration with Zoho Books, CRM, and other Zoho apps is a valuable asset. It also provides good integration capabilities.

Free plans offer a limit of 5 users per year, and premium ones start at $9/month, which unlocks the potential for multiple accounts or more advanced customisation. Designed for freelancers and small businesses, this tool provides brandable invoices, recurring billing options like PayPal, and light project features.

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3. Wave

Wave is a 100% free invoicing tool—part of a full accounting package—available in the US and Canada.

You can create unlimited invoices with branded templates, automatic payment reminders, bank syncing for expense management, and dashboard analytics.

While it's tailored to North American users, it's great for those needing free accounting and invoicing under one roof. It's especially useful for freelancers or small businesses who want PDF invoice templates, recurring billing, and basic finance tracking.

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4. Invoice Ninja

The open-source version of Invoice Ninja is suitable for tech-savvy users or teams, and it can be hosted on your own or in the cloud. Up to 20 clients can be supported by the free version, with unlimited invoices and features such as recurring billing, expense tracking, time tracking (throughout the life cycle), and integration with 40+ payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal.

Upgrade to Pro ($12/month): No branding, more templates, no teams and more custom domains. Perfect for freelancers and agencies seeking complete autonomy, branding, and robust invoicing workflows.

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5. PayPal Invoicing

PayPal Invoicing is a simple, free invoice generator for freelancers and small businesses.

You can create professional invoices quickly with built-in templates, apply discounts or taxes, and email them directly to clients anywhere in the world.

While invoice creation is free, payment processing fees apply: ~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. This tool is ideal if you're already using PayPal and want a seamless payment experience, fast payments, and global invoicing.

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6. Square Invoices

Square Invoices integrates with Square's POS ecosystem and offers unlimited free invoice sending.

It supports one-click payments via credit card, ACH, and Apple Pay, and automatically sends reminders and digital receipts.

Free to use for sending invoices, but payment fees apply (~2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). Best suited for retail and service providers who use Square POS and want an easy online invoice + payment combo.

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7. QuickBooks Invoicing

QuickBooks Invoicing is part of the wider QuickBooks accounting suite.

It allows you to design custom invoices, add taxes and discounts, accept payments (credit/debit, PayPal, ACH), track billable expenses, and access detailed financial reports.

Standalone invoice creation may be free, but full functionality starts at $25+ per month. It's perfect for businesses already using QuickBooks who want seamless integration between invoicing and accounting.

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8. Invoice2go

Invoice2go is designed for mobile-first invoicing on iOS, Android, and web. It offers customizable templates, receipt capture, expense tracking, and scheduled recurring invoices, all via a clean mobile interface.

The free tier allows 5 invoices per month, with paid plans starting at $6/month. Great for micro-businesses, independent contractors, or field agents who need on-the-go invoice creation.

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9. Hiveage

Hiveage is a flexible and user-friendly invoicing tool with unlimited invoices, but it is limited to 5 clients on the free plan. You can create estimates, time/mileage tracking, recurring billing, team access, and connect to payment gateways like Stripe and PayPal.

Paid plans unlock client scaling, additional features, and integrations. Targeted at small to medium businesses, Hiveage offers a modern UI and Zapier integration.

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10. Invoicely

Invoicely supports unlimited invoices and clients on a free plan, with multi-currency and expense tracking.

However, advanced features like full branding, recurring billing, and expanded reports require paid tiers (from $9.99/month).

With a clean interface and real-time reporting, it's great for startups and solo entrepreneurs needing a basic invoice.

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