Best Invoicing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: InvoiceXpress is ranked #1 of 84 as of 1 October 2026, ahead of InvoiceShelf and Hiveage. The best-ranked option with a free plan is InvoiceShelf. The lowest first paid tier on this page is InvoiceXpress at €3/mo.
When selecting invoicing software, start with the way you bill clients and collect payment. Multi-currency invoicing, recurring invoices and payment reminders cover different billing patterns, while client portals and online payments shape the customer-facing process. The comparison also includes free plans, included team users and paid-from pricing, useful context if you need to manage access or weigh cost. Invoice Ninja, InvoiceShelf and Hiveage lead the entries, followed by InvoiceXpress and BillingEngine. Compare these options against the invoicing tasks your team handles, from repeat billing to payment follow-up.
84 invoicing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Recurring invoices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | InvoiceXpress | 8.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €3/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 | InvoiceShelf | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 3 | Hiveage | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $19/mo | Yes | $16/mo | Yes | View |
| 4 | BillingEngine | 8.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | €6/mo | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | Billbooks | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $7.95/mo | No | $7.95/mo | Yes | View |
| 6 | Zoho Invoice | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | Free | Yes | View |
| 7 | PayPal Invoicing | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 8 |  InvoiceOcean | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9/mo | Yes | $12/mo | Yes | View |
| 9 | Invoice Ninja | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $11.67/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 10 |  SumUp Invoices | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | £7/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 11 |  Online Invoices | 7.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $6.50/mo | Yes | $5/mo | Yes | View |
| 12 |  ProfitBooks | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | $9.95/mo | — | View |
| 13 |  Invoice Home | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 14 | Elorus | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 15 |  Zuora CPQ | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | Inkvoice | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.99/mo | Yes | $4.99/mo | Yes | View |
| 17 | SolidInvoice | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $9/mo | Yes | $9/mo | Yes | View |
| 18 | Stripe Billing | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  Zoho Billing | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $39/mo | No | $39/mo | Yes | View |
| 20 |  Express Invoice | 6.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 21 | Stripe Invoicing | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 22 | Paddle Billing | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 23 |  Zuora Billing | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 24 | Recurly | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $249/mo | No | $249/mo | Yes | View |
| 25 | Lago | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which invoicing software is ranked first on Inferse?
InvoiceXpress is ranked #1 of 84 with a score of 8.4. InvoiceShelf is second and Hiveage third.
How many of these have a free plan?
14 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, InvoiceXpress has the lowest first paid tier we found: €3/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.