Best invoicing software for freelancers (October 2026)
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The best invoicing and accounting apps for freelancers who invoice clients every month: 3 options from our ranking.
How we picked. We started from our ranking of 4 invoicing and accounting apps, kept the ones that have a free plan you can keep using, and ordered them by cost: products with a free plan first, then by cheapest paid plan. Prices come from each vendor's own pricing page.
Our picks
- 1
Wave
Lowest entry priceFree invoicing and accounting for small businesses, with a low-cost Pro plan for bank import and automation.
Free planAutomatic bank importUnlimited invoices100/100Free plan, then USD 19 per month - 2
QuickBooks Online
Best free starting pointThe most widely used small business accounting software in the US, from invoicing to payroll add-ons.
78/100Free plan, then USD 38 per month - 3
Zoho Invoice
Best free starting pointCompletely free invoicing app from Zoho, with quotes, payment reminders and a client portal.
55/100Free
Not listed here because they don't meet these rules (or we couldn't confirm it): FreshBooks. See them in the full invoicing and accounting apps ranking.
Tips for freelancers who invoice clients every month
- Turn on online card payments: invoices get paid faster.
- Use automatic reminders for late payments.
- Invoice clients abroad in their currency to avoid conversion fees on their side.