There are two different approaches to invoicing software, Invoicely and Simple Invoices which are tailored to different workflows and priorities for small businesses and freelancers.
Simple Invoices and Invoicely both provide free plans for new businesses and those on a tight budget. While Simple Invoices offers a variety of pricing models, including web, mobile and hosted platforms, Invoicely has a structured tier system. Both platforms charge transparent fees for processing payments. Simple Invoices charges PayPal and Stripe while Invoicely charges fees that differ depending on the payment gateway.
Unlike Invoicely, which has few direct integrations, Simple Invoices excels at integrating with accounting software and CRM platforms, making it perfect for companies with complex customer relationship management or established systems.
Simple Invoices and Invoicely both provide extensive mobile functionality, straightforward user interfaces and basic invoicing and payment management on iOS. They are appropriate for businesses because they offer email support and round-the-clock support.
Both Simple Invoices and Invoicely are multi-currency platforms that increase accessibility for global businesses by providing multi-currency functionality and varying language support.
Simple Invoices lacks these certifications which may cause issues for companies that prioritize compliance whereas Invoicely provides strong security features like data encryption and GDPR compliance.
Simple Invoices is an integration-focused solution for companies with pre-existing software ecosystems whereas Invoicely is a stand-alone business management platform with integrated features.
Invoicely | Simple Invoices | |
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Core Features | ||
Custom Templates | Multiple customizable templates | Yes |
Send Estimates/Quotations | Yes | Information is not available |
Recurring Billing Automation | Yes | Yes |
Expense Tracking | Yes | No |
Time Tracking | Yes | No |
Mileage Tracking | Yes | No |
Automated Payment Reminders | Yes | No |
Project-Based Billing | No | Yes |
Tax Handling | Yes | Yes |
User Permissions/Role Management | Limited | Yes |
File Uploads | Yes | Yes |
Pricing and Plans | ||
Free Plan Availability | Yes | Yes |
Pricing Range | Free:$0/month Basic: $9.99/month Professional: $19.99/month Enterprise: $29/month |
Web: $15/month (all features, unlimited usage) Mobile App tiers: $6.99 Essentials → Premium ($15) Hosted platform: $99/month or $999/year (unlimited & email support) |
Trial Period | No trial (free plan available) | 14 days |
User Limits | Free: 1 user Basic: Up to 2 users Professional: Up to 10 users Enterprise: Up to 25 users |
Hosted Platform: Unlimited users Other Subscription: Not specified |
Client Limits | Free: 3 clients Basic: 25 clients Professional: 100 clients Enterprise: Unlimited clients |
Unlimited |
Storage Limits | Not mentioned | Information is not available |
Payment Processing Fees | Varies by payment gateway | Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30 per successful card charge PayPal: 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction |
Ease of Use | ||
User Interface | Simple | Simple |
Onboarding Experience | Yes, basic guides | Simple Invoices Forum, User Guides, Installation and Setup Guides |
Mobile App Availability | iOS | iOS and Android |
Mobile App Functionality | Basic invoicing and payment management | Invoice Creation & Management, Estimates & Receipts, Expense Tracking |
Integration | ||
Payment Gateways Supported | PayPal, Stripe, and other major gateways | Credit cards, PayPal |
Accounting Software Compatibility | No | QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks |
CRM Integration | No | HoneyBook, Pipedrive, Salesforce |
API Availability | No | Invoice Ninja (Alternative tools with API) |
Reporting & Analytics | ||
Bank Connections | No | No |
Pre-Built Financial Reports | Yes, basic reports | Yes |
Custom Report Creation | No | Yes |
Security & Compliance | ||
Dashboard Metrics | Yes | Yes |
Data Encryption | Yes | No |
GDPR Compliance | Yes | No |
Backup Options | Automatic | Manual backups |
Customer Support | ||
Support Channels | Email support | Community Forums, Documentation |
Help Center/Knowledge Base | Yes | Yes |
24/7 Support | No | No |
Adaptability | ||
Multi-Currency Support | Yes | Yes |
Localization | English primarily | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese |
Industry-Specific Customization | No | No |
Scalability | Freelancers to Small Businesses | Freelancers/Small Businesses |
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