
Two invoicing and business management platforms that serve independent contractors and small enterprises are Simple Invoices and Zervant. Each platform offers special benefits based on particular requirements.
Basic invoicing features are provided by Simple Invoices but it is devoid of more sophisticated features like automated payment reminders, time and mileage tracking and expense tracking. Despite its core capabilities, Zervant provides more extensive features like GDPR compliance, banking-level data encryption and VAT support.
Zervant and Simple Invoices both provide free plans for users on a tight budget. Zervant offers a tiered structure with different pricing, including a free forever plan for up to five clients while Simple Invoices offers unlimited features for users of mobile apps and websites.
Zervant and Simple Invoices both place a high value on user interface simplicity so that non-technical users can use them. While Zervant provides complete invoicing capabilities, they also provide mobile functionality for estimates, receipts, expense tracking and invoice creation and management.
In addition to processing payments via PayPal and credit cards, Simple Invoices provides robust third-party integrations with accounting software and CRM platforms. Additionally, it has robust CRM integration but limited third-party compatibility.
Simple Invoices is inexpensive, relies on manual backups and lacks security infrastructure. Zervant is appropriate for regulated environments and sensitive client data because it provides enterprise-grade encryption, GDPR compliance and automated backup systems.
While Zervant offers email support but is not available around-the-clock, Simple Invoices offers community-driven support via forums and documentation. Both provide a restricted number of bank connections.
| Simple Invoices | Zervant | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| Custom Templates | Yes | Multiple customizable templates |
| Send Estimates/Quotations | Information is not available | Yes |
| Recurring Billing Automation | Yes | Yes (Pro and Growth plans) |
| Expense Tracking | No | Yes |
| Time Tracking | No | Yes |
| Mileage Tracking | No | Yes |
| Automated Payment Reminders | No | Yes (Pro and Growth plans) |
| Project-Based Billing | Yes | Yes |
| Tax Handling | Yes | Yes (VAT support) |
| User Permissions/Role Management | Yes | Limited |
| File Uploads | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing and Plans | ||
| Free Plan Availability | Yes | Yes (Free forever plan) |
| 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) |
Free: $0/month Starter: $13.96/month Pro: $24.12/month Growth: $53.33/month |
| Trial Period | 14 days | 14 days free trial (monthly plans only) |
| User Limits | Hosted Platform: Unlimited users Other Subscription: Not specified |
Information not clearly available |
| Client Limits | Unlimited clients | Free: 5 clients Starter: 30 clients Pro and Growth: 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 |
Card payments: $0.29 Bank payments: $1.15 per invoice |
| Ease of Use | ||
| User Interface | Simple | Simple |
| Onboarding Experience | Simple Invoices Forum, User Guides, Installation and Setup Guides | Yes |
| Mobile App Availability | iOS and Android | Both iOS and Android |
| Mobile App Functionality | Invoice Creation & Management, Estimates & Receipts, Expense Tracking | Full invoicing, time tracking, payment management |
| Integration | ||
| Payment Gateways Supported | Credit cards, PayPal | Stripe, credit/debit cards, bank transfers |
| Accounting Software Compatibility | QuickBooks, Xero, FreshBooks | Limited integrations |
| CRM Integration | HoneyBook, Pipedrive, Salesforce | Zoho CRM, HubSpot, Salesforce |
| API Availability | Invoice Ninja (Alternative tools with API) | No |
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Bank Connections | No | Yes (Limited) |
| Pre-Built Financial Reports | Yes | Yes |
| Custom Report Creation | Yes | Limited |
| Security & Compliance | ||
| Dashboard Metrics | Yes | Yes |
| Data Encryption | No | Yes (banking-level encryption) |
| GDPR Compliance | No | Yes |
| Backup Options | Manual backups | Automatic |
| 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 | English, French, German, Finnish, Swedish, Dutch |
| Industry-Specific Customization | No | Limited |
| Scalability | Freelancers/Small Businesses | Freelancers to Small Businesses |
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