The Free Invoicing Tool That Beats the Paid Ones
We compared three invoicing tools against one bar: is the free tier actually usable to run a business, or a trial wearing a "free" label? Here's our pick, and why.
Pricing checked on each vendor's own pages, Sept 24, 2026. Software pricing changes — verify current pricing on the vendor's site before you buy.
| Tool | Price | What you get | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| WavePick | $0/mo | Unlimited invoices on the free Starter plan | Winner |
| FreshBooks Lite | $23/mo regular ($1/mo for the first year, current promo) | No free plan (30-day free trial). Lite is capped at 5 clients | Always paid |
| QuickBooks Solopreneur | $0/mo (free tier) | Free tier: 2 invoices/month, or unlimited if you qualify for and enable QuickBooks Payments | Free, with conditions |
Verdict
Our pick: Wave
Wave's free plan has no invoice cap and no conditions attached. FreshBooks has no free plan (a 30-day trial). QuickBooks Solopreneur's free tier allows 2 invoices a month, or unlimited invoices if you qualify for and enable QuickBooks Payments.
Caveat
The honest caveat
On Wave, card payments cost 2.9% + $0.60 (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) or 3.4% + $0.60 (Amex). If clients pay you by card a lot, compare payment fees across all three before you call any of them free.
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