QuickBooks bundles payroll, inventory, bank reconciliation, and full accounting into a $35/month tool. If 90% of what you need is invoicing, SolidInvoice is purpose-built: Solo starts at $9/month, and Pro at $19/month adds unlimited clients, automated reminders, and API access.
QuickBooks
$35/mo
$420/year
SolidInvoice
From $9/mo
Free plan available
Free forever. No credit card required.
QuickBooks costs $35/month minimum for its basic plan, that's $420/year to access invoicing buried inside a full accounting suite
The interface is built around accounting, not invoicing: the learning curve is steep if all you want to do is bill clients
Switching away means manually exporting your data through QuickBooks's reporting tools; SolidInvoice lets you export every client and invoice as CSV or PDF anytime, no exit fees
Constant upsell pressure to move to higher plans for features like inventory management and advanced reporting you may never need
| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Cost | Your Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks | $35/mo | $420/year | N/A |
| SolidInvoice ✓ | From $9/mo | From $90/year | Save $230/year with Pro |
SolidInvoice outperforms QuickBooks on 3 of 10 comparisons
| Feature | SolidInvoice | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional invoicing | ||
| Online payments (Stripe, PayPal) | ||
| Recurring billing | ||
| Client management | ||
| Multi-currency support | ||
| Expense tracking / full accounting | ||
| No accounting complexity for invoicingAdvantage | ||
| GDPR, EU hosting optionAdvantage | ||
| REST API access | Pro and up | |
| Starting priceAdvantage | from $9/mo | $35/mo |
Moving from QuickBooks is straightforward. Most users are live on SolidInvoice within hours.
Sign up on the Free plan in 30 seconds. No credit card required.
Add the clients you're currently billing to SolidInvoice. It takes a few minutes. Keep QuickBooks in read-only mode for historical records.
Send your first invoice, set up online payments, and you're done.
Professional invoicing, online payments, and recurring billing. Free to start, paid plans from $9 a month.
Free forever. No credit card required.