Launch offer: 75% off your first payment until December 31, 2026.

A free FreshBooks alternative for simple invoices

FreshBooks' pricing page lists plans from $23 USD a month, with a 30-day free trial and no credit card needed for the trial. Invio has no trial because the invoice generator is free. You open it, fill in the invoice and download a PDF with no account. Invio is not accounting software.

Invio vs FreshBooks at a glance

FeatureInvioFreshBooks
Price to startFree30-day free trial, then Lite at $23 USD/mo list price
Paid planPro $15/mo, or Lifetime $200 onceLite $23, Plus $43, Premium $70 USD/mo list prices
Client limitsNone in the appLite lists 5 clients, Plus lists 50
Accounting featuresNot offeredOffered; see its pricing page

FreshBooks details come from its own pages, read on : FreshBooks pricing. Prices and plans change, so check them there.

What FreshBooks says about itself

  • Free trial: 30 days, with no credit card required.
  • Lite plan: $23 USD a month list price. Plus: $43. Premium: $70.
  • The page shows promotional prices for the first months.
  • Lite lists a limit of 5 clients. Plus lists 50.

What Invio gets right

  • No account required. Open the tool and start typing.
  • No watermark. Free PDFs carry a small "Made free with Invio" footer that Pro removes.
  • One focused form: invoice fields only.
  • Lifetime plan: $200 once, no monthly fee.
  • Runs in the browser. Nothing to install.

When FreshBooks is the better choice

Invio only makes invoice PDFs. It does not do bookkeeping, payroll, team accounts or online payments. If you need those, look at FreshBooks. If you need one invoice now, without an account, Invio is the shorter path.

Create your first invoice free →

No account. Small footer on free PDFs.

Frequently asked questions

Can I switch from FreshBooks to Invio?

Invio does not import from FreshBooks. Open the generator and type a new invoice. If you want to keep old FreshBooks invoices, export them from FreshBooks first.

Does Invio do accounting like FreshBooks?

No. Invio makes invoices and receipts. It does not do bookkeeping, payroll or bank feeds. If you need those, FreshBooks or similar software is a better fit.

Is the free plan really free?

Yes. There is no trial and no card. You can make invoices and download PDFs. Free PDFs carry a small “Made free with Invio” footer. Logo upload and currency choice are free too. Paying removes the footer.

What does the Lifetime plan include?

Lifetime removes the footer line from your PDFs for good. It costs $200 once, with no subscription.

Which currencies does Invio support?

USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY.

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