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| Tool | Price | Client Limits |
|---|---|---|
| SolidInvoice(this is us) | from $9/mo | 10 (unlimited on Pro) |
| FreshBooks | $21 to $65/mo | 5 (Lite plan) |
| QuickBooks | $35+/mo | Unlimited |
| Invoice Ninja | $10 to $14/mo | Unlimited |
| Zoho Invoice | $15/mo | Unlimited |
| Wave | Free | Unlimited |
Direct feature-by-feature comparisons
SolidInvoice vs FreshBooks
Unlimited clients for $19/mo vs $21 to $65/mo
SolidInvoice vs QuickBooks
Invoicing only vs full accounting suite
SolidInvoice vs Invoice Ninja
Straightforward pricing vs a steeper learning curve
SolidInvoice vs Zoho Invoice
No ecosystem lock-in vs Zoho funnel
SolidInvoice vs Wave
Works worldwide vs US and Canada only
SolidInvoice vs InvoiceShelf
Hosted option vs self-host only
SolidInvoice vs Invoice2go
Flat pricing vs per-feature tiers
Best alternatives if you're leaving a specific tool
FreshBooks Alternative
Tired of client caps and $21 to $65/mo pricing?
QuickBooks Alternative
Just need invoicing, not full accounting?
Invoice Ninja Alternative
Want simpler invoicing at a lower monthly price?
Zoho Invoice Alternative
Done with ecosystem upsells?
Wave Alternative
Outside the US or Canada, or done with Wave Pro?
InvoiceShelf Alternative
Want the MIT core without running a server?
Invoice2go Alternative
Want recurring billing without the upsell?
Jobber Alternative
Need invoices and payments, not dispatch?
Housecall Pro Alternative
Estimates and invoices without the $59 entry plan
Comprehensive roundups including real alternatives
How other tools compare to each other (with SolidInvoice as the third option)
The invoicing tools most freelancers and small businesses are switching from were designed for larger companies with full accounting needs. SolidInvoice is purpose-built for invoicing, at a price that reflects that focus.