FIND AN APP FOR YOUR WORK
Apps for freelance invoicing
Choose an invoicing app around the part of getting paid that takes your time: creating invoices, tracking unpaid work, repeating regular bills or preparing records for your accountant. Test that workflow with sample data before moving client information into a new tool.
By Wantlist.dev editorial · Updated
Which kind of tool do you need?
A lightweight invoice maker and a full accounting product solve different problems. Use this comparison to prepare your shortlist; it is a workflow guide, not a ranking of tested products.
| Your task | Look for | Test before committing |
|---|---|---|
| Send occasional invoices | Reusable customer details, editable line items and PDF export | Create a sample invoice, correct it and download a readable copy. |
| Bill regular clients | Recurring invoice schedules and clear pause/cancel controls | Check what happens when a client changes scope or skips a month. |
| Follow up on late payments | Due-date tracking and reminders you can review | Mark an invoice as paid and confirm follow-ups stop. |
| Prepare bookkeeping records | Exports your accountant can use and a clear history of changes | Export sample invoices and payment records; inspect the result together. |
| Work across currencies | Explicit currency handling and transparent payment fees | Check the invoice currency, settlement currency and total charges. |
Run a small trial
- Use a fictional client and create a one-off invoice with several line items.
- Preview the invoice on mobile and desktop. Check names, dates, amounts and currency.
- Try the unpaid, overdue and paid states. Review which messages would be sent.
- Export your records and check how to cancel the service or delete your test account.
- Compare the recurring subscription price with usage limits and payment-processing costs.
Confirm locally required invoice fields and accounting rules with an appropriate adviser. A listing on Wantlist.dev does not establish tax compliance.
Read the listing carefully
Check whether the product is available today or still at concept stage. Separate working integrations from planned features. A real screenshot can explain a workflow, but it cannot prove that every feature works or that client data is secure.
If a tool solves most of your problem, ask its builder about the remaining gap. If nothing fits, describe your current workaround and the outcome you need.
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