Paydirt and Simple Invoices are two invoicing platforms that target independent contractors and small businesses with unique value propositions. They take different approaches, focusing on mobile-first simplicity and scalable team management.
With an emphasis on affordability and ease of use, Paydirt and Simple Invoices are business management platforms that offer custom templates, recurring billing automation, time and expense tracking, tax handling respectively.
Starter, Hustler, Co-op, Small Team, Large Team and Agency are the six business growth tiers that Paydirt offers. Simple Invoices provides 14-day trial periods and free plans for web, mobile app and hosted platforms at reasonable prices.
Remote workers’ mobility is restricted by Paydirt’s desktop functionality and browser-based platform. Simple Invoices is perfect for field-based operations and on-the-go invoicing because it has mobile functionality through iOS and Android apps.
Paydirt offers an API for custom integrations, integrates with PayPal and Stripe, facilitates data export for compatibility with accounting software. Although it uses data encryption for security, it does not adhere to GDPR regulations. Manual backup procedures are used by Simple Invoices.
Paydirt is a scalable platform that is ideal for companies with more than 20 users because it has team management tools and clear user limits. Simple Invoices lacks advanced user management but is aimed at small businesses and individual users.
Although both platforms have community forums, email support, user-friendly interfaces neither offers round-the-clock assistance.
Simple Invoices. provides excellent mobile functionality and affordability for individual users while Paydirt is best suited for expanding businesses with its extensive features and team management.
| Simple Invoices | Paydirt | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| Custom Templates | Yes | Yes |
| Send Estimates/Quotations | Information is not available | Yes |
| Recurring Billing Automation | Yes | Yes |
| Expense Tracking | No | Yes |
| Time Tracking | No | Yes |
| Mileage Tracking | No | Not specified |
| Automated Payment Reminders | No | Yes |
| Project-Based Billing | Yes | Yes |
| Tax Handling | Yes | Yes |
| User Permissions/Role Management | Yes | Yes |
| File Uploads | Yes | Not specified |
| Pricing and Plans | ||
| Free Plan Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing Range | Web: $15/month (all features, unlimited usage) Mobile App tiers: $6.99/month Essentials (Premium $15) Hosted platform: $99/month or $999/year (unlimited & email support) |
Starter: $8/month Hustler: $16/month Co-op: $29/month Small Team: $49/month Large Team: $79/month Agency: $149/month |
| Trial Period | 14 days | 14-day free trial |
| User Limits | Hosted Platform: Unlimited users Other Subscription: Not specified |
Starter: 1 user Hustler: 1 user Co-op: 3 users Small Team: 6 users Large Team: 10 users Agency: 20 users |
| Client Limits | Unlimited | Starter: 3 clients Hustler: unlimited clients Co-op: unlimited clients Small Team: unlimited clients Large Team: unlimited clients Agency: unlimited clients |
| Storage Limits | Information is not available | Not specified |
| Payment Processing Fees | Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30 per card charge PayPal: 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction |
No extra Paydirt fees; standard PayPal and Stripe fees apply |
| Ease of Use | ||
| User Interface | Simple | Simple and user-friendly |
| Onboarding Experience | Simple Invoices Forum, User Guides, Installation and Setup Guides | Browser-based with guides and extensions |
| Mobile App Availability | iOS and Android | No |
| Mobile App Functionality | Invoice Creation & Management, Estimates & Receipts, Expense Tracking | No |
| Integration | ||
| Payment Gateways Supported | Credit cards, PayPal | PayPal and Stripe |
| Accounting Software Compatibility | QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks | Limited integrations; data export supported |
| CRM Integration | HoneyBook, Pipedrive, Salesforce | Not specified |
| API Availability | Invoice Ninja (Alternative tools with API) | Yes |
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Bank Connections | No | No |
| Pre-Built Financial Reports | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Report Creation | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Compliance | ||
| Dashboard Metrics | Yes | Yes |
| Data Encryption | No | Yes |
| GDPR Compliance | No | Not specified |
| Backup Options | Manual backups | Not specified |
| Customer Support | ||
| Support Channels | Community Forums, Documentation | |
| Help Center/Knowledge Base | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 Support | No | No |
| Adaptability | ||
| Multi-Currency Support | Yes | Yes |
| Localization | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese | Yes |
| Industry-Specific Customization | No | No |
| Scalability | Freelancers/Small Businesses | Suitable for freelancers through large teams/agencies |
| Read Simple Invoices Review | Read Paydirt Review |
