Invoice Ninja

invoiceninja.com
Invoicing & Billing
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Free Invoicing Software for Small Businesses

How to Replace Invoice Ninja

Overview

Invoice Ninja is a comprehensive invoicing and business management platform designed for freelancers, service professionals, and small businesses. It enables users to create professional invoices, accept online payments, track expenses, manage projects, and automate workflows. The software is available as a free tier with unlimited invoicing capabilities, plus premium plans with advanced features.

Features

71 features across 22 categories

Account Management(2)

Multi-Company ManagementPremium

Link and manage multiple business accounts (up to 10 companies) with one Invoice Ninja login

User PermissionsPremium

Add multiple account users (up to 100 in Enterprise) with customizable access permissions per user

Also in: Keeper, 1Password, Bitwarden

Automation(1)

Automatic Reminders

Set up automatic reminder emails for overdue invoices and past-due payments

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Banking(2)

Bank Account Integration

Connect and sync bank, credit card, and PayPal transactions automatically for real-time financial visibility

Bank Account SyncPremium

Sync bank and financial accounts via Yodlee or GoCardless for automatic transaction import

Branding(4)

Branded Client PortalPremium

Full white-label client portal with custom branded URL like 'Billing.YourCompany.com'

Branded Company Logo

Upload and brand invoices with your company logo to match business branding

Branded URLPremium

Create branded invoice portal URLs like 'YourSite.invoicing.co' or fully branded with custom domain

Remove BrandingPremium

Remove 'Created by Invoice Ninja' or 'Powered by Invoice Ninja' branding from invoices and portal

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Lessonly, Setmore

Client Management(5)

Client Group SettingsPremium

Create unique settings and rules for different groups of clients

Client Portal

Password-protected client-side portal allowing clients to view invoices, quotes, payments, documents, and transaction history

Multiple Clients

Free tier includes 5 clients, Pro tier and above include unlimited clients

Multiple Contacts Per Client

Create multiple contacts within each client record to ensure correct people receive invoices

Multiple Shipping Addresses

Define multiple locations or shipping addresses per client to display on invoices as needed

Also in: mycase, Litify, Acuity Scheduling

Communication(5)

Bulk Email Invoices

Quickly select multiple invoices and quotes to email out together in bulk

Custom SMTP EmailPremium

Configure custom SMTP server for sending invoices and communications via own email domain

Email Invoice Delivery

Send invoices, quotes, and payment reminders via email with customization options

Email via Gmail & MSNPremium

Send invoices and quotes directly through Gmail or MSN accounts for branded email experience

PDF Auto-AttachmentPremium

Automatically attach invoice PDFs to outgoing emails

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Customization(2)

Custom FieldsPremium

Create custom fields for companies, clients, invoice products, and other data elements

Navigation Module Toggle

Enable/disable menu navigation modules to customize the interface based on work preferences

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Document Management(3)

Approve Terms CheckboxPremium

Enable clients to approve invoice terms with checkbox confirmation

E-Signature SupportPremium

Display client e-signatures on invoices and enable approval workflows

File AttachmentsPremium

Attach files (PDF, JPG, PPT, XLS, DOC, etc.) to emails and client portal

Event Management(1)

Event Calendar

Set up an events calendar, create event pages, invite attendees, and issue tickets

Expense Management(1)

Expense Tracking

Track and manage business expenses, with ability to re-invoice and categorize for reporting

Integration(6)

API AccessPremium

RESTful API for integrating Invoice Ninja with third-party applications and custom workflows

Integrately Integrations

Connect Invoice Ninja with apps through Integrately integration platform

Make.com Integrations

Advanced workflow automation through Make.com (formerly Integromat) platform

Pabbly Integrations

Integration with Pabbly for workflow automation and app connections

Third-Party Integrations

Integrate with hundreds of apps via automation platforms like Zapier, n8n, Make, and Integrately

Zapier Integrations

Connect Invoice Ninja with thousands of apps through Zapier automation platform

Inventory(1)

Inventory Management

Track inventory levels which are automatically reduced as products are invoiced with low-stock notifications

Invoicing(12)

Auto Sales Tax CalculationPremium

Automatic sales tax calculation for US states (available in Pro tier and above)

Custom Invoice DesignsPremium

Fully customizable invoice design with ability to create unique custom fields and layouts

e-Invoicing / UBL FormatPremium

Support for electronic invoicing in UBL format and PEPPOL network for compliant e-invoicing

Invoice Templates

4 free professional invoice templates, with 11 templates in Pro/Enterprise plans. 100% customizable designs

Item & Product Library

Create and manage a library of products and services for quick selection when invoicing

PDF Invoice Creation

Real-time PDF preview and creation of invoices with live updates as invoices are edited

PEPPOL Network AccessPremium

Access to PEPPOL network for electronic invoicing with 250 credits included (additional credits available for purchase)

Quotes & Quotations

Create professional quotes that can be auto-converted to invoices upon client approval

Recurring Invoice Cloning

Clone recurring invoices to regular invoices and vice versa for flexibility

Recurring Invoicing & Auto-Billing

Automatically create and send recurring invoices for long-term clients on a set schedule

Taxation

Create taxes per invoice total or per line-item with support for up to 3 unique tax rates and inclusive/exclusive taxation

Unlimited Invoicing

Create and send unlimited invoices in real-time with real-time PDF preview

Localization(2)

Multi-Currency Support

Support for dozens of currencies with automatic currency conversion and customizable formatting

Multi-Language Support

Support for dozens of languages with ability to set different languages per client

Notifications(1)

Invoice View & Payment Alerts

Receive notifications when clients view and/or pay their invoices

Payments(6)

Credit Card Gateway Fees

Automatically add credit card fees as a percentage or flat rate within predetermined price ranges

Custom Payment Instructions

Create custom payment instructions to display on invoices and client portal

Deposits & Partial Payments

Accept partial payments and deposits with automatic invoice updates as payments are received

Online Payments

Accept credit cards, ACH, PayPal, and other payment methods with one-click payment processing

Overpayment & Underpayment Settings

Enable clients to pay extra (tipping) or set minimum payment requirements for payment scheduling

Payment Gateways

Integrate with multiple payment processors including Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Braintree, PayFast, Authorize.net, Square, Mollie, and BTCPay Server

Platform(4)

Desktop Apps

Desktop applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux for native desktop invoicing experience

Mobile Apps

Native mobile applications for iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) for on-the-go invoicing

Web Application

Full-featured web application accessible from any browser

WordPress Plugin

WordPress plugin for integrated invoicing within WordPress sites

Project Management(3)

Kanban Boards

Visual project management tool to organize and plan client work using Kanban methodology

Projects & Project Management

Create projects and organize work with Kanban boards for visual project management

Tasks

Create and manage tasks within projects to track work and billable activities

Reporting(3)

Custom ReportsPremium

Build custom reports with tailored data and metrics (Premium Business tier)

ReportingPremium

Generate reports for invoices, expenses, profit & loss, and other business metrics

Statistics Dashboard

Dynamic dashboard displaying revenue, invoices sent, recent activity, and upcoming/overdue invoices

Support(4)

Data Migration AssistancePremium

Assistance with migrating data from other invoicing platforms (Premium Business plan)

Developer ConciergePremium

Direct developer support for customization and technical assistance (Premium Business plan)

Invoice Design ServicePremium

Professional invoice design service to create custom branded templates (Premium Business plan)

Priority SupportPremium

Direct priority support for Enterprise and Premium Business plans

Time Tracking(1)

Time Tracking

Track billable work hours on tasks and projects with one-click conversion to invoices

Vendor Management(2)

Purchase Orders

Create and email purchase orders to vendors, with approved POs converting to expenses for rebilling

Vendor Management

Setup vendors, track vendor information, and manage vendor relationships

Pricing

Free

Free
  • 5 Clients
  • Unlimited Invoicing
  • 4 Professional Invoice Templates
  • Brand Invoices with Your Logo
  • Accept Payments Online
  • Auto-Billing & Recurring Invoices
  • Product Item Library Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Create Projects & Track Billable Time
  • Manage Projects with Kanban Boards
  • Setup Vendors & Track Expenses
  • Taxes per Line-item or Invoice Total
  • Alerts when Invoices are Viewed & Paid
  • Client-Side Invoice & Payment Portal
  • Accept Deposits & Partial Payments
  • Real-time Invoice PDF Creation
  • Setup Credit Card Gateway Fees
  • Invoice Email Delivery
  • Statistics Dashboard
  • Automatic Currency Conversions

Ninja Pro

$14/month or $140/year
  • All Free Features
  • Unlimited Clients & Invoices
  • Remove 'Created by Invoice Ninja' Branding
  • Email Invoices via Gmail & MSN
  • Email Invoices via Custom SMTP
  • Branded URL: YourSite.invoicing.co
  • 11 Professional Invoice Templates
  • Customize Invoice Designs
  • API Integration with 3rd Party Apps
  • Password Protect Client-Side Portal
  • Setup Auto-Reminder Emails
  • Auto-Attached Invoice PDF to Emails
  • Display Clients E-Signature on Invoices
  • Enable 'Approve Terms' Checkbox
  • Reports: Invoices, Expenses, P&L, more
  • Bulk Email Invoices, Quotes, Credits
  • Interlink 10 Companies with 1 Login
  • Create Unique Client Group Settings
  • Auto Sales Tax Calculation (US States)

Ninja Enterprise

$18/month or $180/year
  • All Pro Features
  • Add Account Users (up to 100) & Set Access Permissions
  • Attach Files to Emails & Client-Portal
  • Branded Client Portal: Billing.YourCompany.com
  • Integrate & Sync Bank Accounts via Yodlee or GoCardless Banking
  • e-Invoicing, UBL format invoices, PEPPOL Network Access
  • PEPPOL credits 250 included (Additional credits available)

Premium Business

From $280/year (Custom Pricing)
  • All Enterprise Features
  • Developer Concierge
  • Direct Priority Support
  • Invoice Design Service
  • Feature Request Priority
  • Data Migration Assist
  • Build Custom Reports

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Invoice Ninja

Monthly$14/mo
Yearly$168/yr
5-Year Total$840

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~8 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$168
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$504
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$840
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 71 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Invoice Ninja alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 71 features.

Buy Invoice Ninja

Better Value
Monthly cost$140/mo
3-year total$5,040
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying Invoice Ninja saves ~$87,360 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 71 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

19 known integrations

Authorize.netBraintreeBTCPay ServerCheckout.comGmailGoCardlessIntegratelyMake.comMollieMSNn8nPabblyPayFastPayPalSquareStripeWordPressYodleeZapier