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A lightweight Zoho Invoice alternative, no account

Zoho Invoice's pricing page calls it a forever-free invoicing solution, with up to 500 invoices per year. Invio is a smaller tool. You open it, fill in the invoice and download a PDF with no account. Invio has no recurring invoices, no client portal and no online payments.

Invio vs Zoho Invoice at a glance

FeatureInvioZoho Invoice
Price to startFree$0, described as forever-free
Invoice limitNone in the appUp to 500 invoices per year on the free plan
UsersOne browser, no loginsTwo users on the free plan
Paid planPro $15/mo, or Lifetime $200 onceNo paid Zoho Invoice plan on that page; it points to Zoho Billing

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

What Zoho Invoice says about itself

  • Free plan: $0, described as "forever-free".
  • Free plan: "Send up to 500 invoices per year".
  • Free plan: two users and three projects.
  • The page lists Zoho Billing as the advanced option for growing businesses.

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 Zoho Invoice 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 Zoho Invoice. 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

Is Zoho Invoice free?

Zoho's pricing page says yes. It shows $0, calls it forever-free, and lists up to 500 invoices per year on the free plan. Check the page for current limits.

Can I use Invio if I already use Zoho?

Yes. Invio is a standalone tool and does not connect to Zoho. You make the invoice in Invio and keep your other records where they are.

Does Invio have custom invoice templates?

No. Invio has one invoice layout. You can add your logo and pick a currency for free.

Can Invio take online payments?

No. Invio makes the PDF and you send it. Your client pays you however you agree, such as bank transfer.

How do I get started with Invio?

Go to the free invoice generator, fill in your details, the client and the line items, then tap Download PDF. No account is needed.

Open the free invoice generator →

See more pricing options including the $200 Lifetime plan.

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