Invoicing software

[Nils Haugen]

I manage a small real estate business on the side and sometimes need to send invoices. I've been using BolderInvoice.com, but it currently lacks a recurring invoicing feature. Any of you have a similar setup and some advice?

//Nils

 

[ObviousHeist]

Hey Nils, were you able to find a software that suits your needs?

Have you tried any of the following: FreshBooks, QuickBooks, Zoho Invoice?
if so why didn't they work for you? is there specific features that you need?

looking forward to your response.

 

[Eng16080]

I use quickbooks. I don't send recurring invoices but I believe it can do that. Overall, despite the annoying popups (advertising additional paid features), it works well.

 

[Nils Haugen]

Thanks for the advice guys. I've checked out the sites you've recommended but they all seem to charge a monthly fee, even for the smallest packages. Bolder doesnt charge anything, so I have stuck with that for now. Hopefully they will come up with a recurring feature soon so I don't have to make the same invoices every month.

 

[human909]

If all you want is invoicing without costs then what you have seems the best.

I personally use Xero, which has quickly has become the market leader in Australia and is likely still a good option in overseas markets. It is a cost I don't like paying. Just like paying my accountants; I've never engaged an accountant prior to starting my own business. However sometimes it just makes sense to bite the bullet and pay for the service. Time is money and that is even more evident when you are running your own business. It is often best just to pay up for services that save you time.

I have found the Xero system extremely easy to use and because it tracks and records everything there is no extra work required when you need to meet your business obligations regarding taxes etc.

 

[StrucPatholgst]

Just saw this. Try Freshbooks. It has one-time and recurring billing, reminders, multiple ways to collect (CC, ACH, etc.). Been happy with it.

 

[Gregorymeyers]

Hey Nils,

I'm in a similar boat, freelance design work alongside a small rental property gig. I also used BolderInvoice.com for a while, but ran into the same limitation. I recently switched to Zoho Invoice, which is free and supports recurring invoicing with solid customization options.

Another one worth checking out is Invoice Ninja, it's open-source with a decent free plan and good automation features. Both integrate well with payment gateways if that’s something you need.

Hope that helps! Let me know if you want a quick comparison.

Gregory

 

[stephaniesmith]

Hey Nils,

I'm in a similar boat, freelance design work alongside a small rental property gig. I also used BolderInvoice.com for a while, but ran into the same limitation. I recently switched to Zoho Invoice, which is free and supports recurring invoicing with solid customization options.

Another one worth checking out is Invoice Ninja, it's open-source with a decent free plan and good automation features. Both integrate well with payment gateways if that’s something you need.

Hope that helps! Let me know if you want a quick comparison.

I was in a similar place managing invoices for my small business. I also needed regular invoicing, and I found that customized solutions could really help. I came across a company https://ddi-dev.com/ that develops specialized software, specifically invoicing systems. They specialize in this and it's great for creating flexible tools. If your current software lacks features, it might be worth trying a custom solution.

Gregory

Thanks for the tips, Gregory! I’ve heard good things about Zoho, and I will try it out. I'm curious to see how it compares with Invoice Ninja. Could you give me some advice before I start?