Invoice Ninja
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Free Invoicing Software for Small Businesses
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Features
71 features across 22 categories
Account Management(2)
Link and manage multiple business accounts (up to 10 companies) with one Invoice Ninja login
Add multiple account users (up to 100 in Enterprise) with customizable access permissions per user
Automation(1)
Set up automatic reminder emails for overdue invoices and past-due payments
Banking(2)
Connect and sync bank, credit card, and PayPal transactions automatically for real-time financial visibility
Sync bank and financial accounts via Yodlee or GoCardless for automatic transaction import
Branding(4)
Full white-label client portal with custom branded URL like 'Billing.YourCompany.com'
Upload and brand invoices with your company logo to match business branding
Create branded invoice portal URLs like 'YourSite.invoicing.co' or fully branded with custom domain
Remove 'Created by Invoice Ninja' or 'Powered by Invoice Ninja' branding from invoices and portal
Client Management(5)
Create unique settings and rules for different groups of clients
Password-protected client-side portal allowing clients to view invoices, quotes, payments, documents, and transaction history
Free tier includes 5 clients, Pro tier and above include unlimited clients
Create multiple contacts within each client record to ensure correct people receive invoices
Define multiple locations or shipping addresses per client to display on invoices as needed
Communication(5)
Quickly select multiple invoices and quotes to email out together in bulk
Configure custom SMTP server for sending invoices and communications via own email domain
Send invoices, quotes, and payment reminders via email with customization options
Send invoices and quotes directly through Gmail or MSN accounts for branded email experience
Automatically attach invoice PDFs to outgoing emails
Customization(2)
Create custom fields for companies, clients, invoice products, and other data elements
Enable/disable menu navigation modules to customize the interface based on work preferences
Document Management(3)
Enable clients to approve invoice terms with checkbox confirmation
Display client e-signatures on invoices and enable approval workflows
Attach files (PDF, JPG, PPT, XLS, DOC, etc.) to emails and client portal
Event Management(1)
Set up an events calendar, create event pages, invite attendees, and issue tickets
Expense Management(1)
Track and manage business expenses, with ability to re-invoice and categorize for reporting
Integration(6)
RESTful API for integrating Invoice Ninja with third-party applications and custom workflows
Connect Invoice Ninja with apps through Integrately integration platform
Advanced workflow automation through Make.com (formerly Integromat) platform
Integration with Pabbly for workflow automation and app connections
Integrate with hundreds of apps via automation platforms like Zapier, n8n, Make, and Integrately
Connect Invoice Ninja with thousands of apps through Zapier automation platform
Inventory(1)
Track inventory levels which are automatically reduced as products are invoiced with low-stock notifications
Invoicing(12)
Automatic sales tax calculation for US states (available in Pro tier and above)
Fully customizable invoice design with ability to create unique custom fields and layouts
Support for electronic invoicing in UBL format and PEPPOL network for compliant e-invoicing
4 free professional invoice templates, with 11 templates in Pro/Enterprise plans. 100% customizable designs
Create and manage a library of products and services for quick selection when invoicing
Real-time PDF preview and creation of invoices with live updates as invoices are edited
Access to PEPPOL network for electronic invoicing with 250 credits included (additional credits available for purchase)
Create professional quotes that can be auto-converted to invoices upon client approval
Clone recurring invoices to regular invoices and vice versa for flexibility
Automatically create and send recurring invoices for long-term clients on a set schedule
Create taxes per invoice total or per line-item with support for up to 3 unique tax rates and inclusive/exclusive taxation
Create and send unlimited invoices in real-time with real-time PDF preview
Localization(2)
Support for dozens of currencies with automatic currency conversion and customizable formatting
Support for dozens of languages with ability to set different languages per client
Notifications(1)
Receive notifications when clients view and/or pay their invoices
Payments(6)
Automatically add credit card fees as a percentage or flat rate within predetermined price ranges
Create custom payment instructions to display on invoices and client portal
Accept partial payments and deposits with automatic invoice updates as payments are received
Accept credit cards, ACH, PayPal, and other payment methods with one-click payment processing
Enable clients to pay extra (tipping) or set minimum payment requirements for payment scheduling
Integrate with multiple payment processors including Stripe, PayPal, GoCardless, Braintree, PayFast, Authorize.net, Square, Mollie, and BTCPay Server
Platform(4)
Desktop applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux for native desktop invoicing experience
Native mobile applications for iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play) for on-the-go invoicing
Full-featured web application accessible from any browser
WordPress plugin for integrated invoicing within WordPress sites
Project Management(3)
Visual project management tool to organize and plan client work using Kanban methodology
Create projects and organize work with Kanban boards for visual project management
Create and manage tasks within projects to track work and billable activities
Reporting(3)
Build custom reports with tailored data and metrics (Premium Business tier)
Generate reports for invoices, expenses, profit & loss, and other business metrics
Dynamic dashboard displaying revenue, invoices sent, recent activity, and upcoming/overdue invoices
Support(4)
Assistance with migrating data from other invoicing platforms (Premium Business plan)
Direct developer support for customization and technical assistance (Premium Business plan)
Professional invoice design service to create custom branded templates (Premium Business plan)
Direct priority support for Enterprise and Premium Business plans
Time Tracking(1)
Track billable work hours on tasks and projects with one-click conversion to invoices
Vendor Management(2)
Create and email purchase orders to vendors, with approved POs converting to expenses for rebilling
Setup vendors, track vendor information, and manage vendor relationships
Pricing
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
- ✓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
- ✓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
- ✓All Enterprise Features
- ✓Developer Concierge
- ✓Direct Priority Support
- ✓Invoice Design Service
- ✓Feature Request Priority
- ✓Data Migration Assist
- ✓Build Custom Reports
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Integrations
19 known integrations