Square Invoices Alternatives
Six invoicing tools, described from each vendor's own pages. Billed publishes this page, and the list isn't ranked.
Quick Verdict
Billed publishes this page, so weigh its own entry accordingly. The other alternatives are listed alphabetically and aren't ranked. Each tool below is described from its own pages, so compare what each one lists with the way you invoice and get paid, and check each vendor's own pages for the features you rely on.
Billed publishes this page, and Billed is one of the alternatives on it. Billed is listed first; the other tools are in alphabetical order and aren't ranked. Every statement about another product comes from that vendor's own website, checked on October 30, 2026, and the sources are listed at the end of the page.
Square says "You can create and send invoices in just a few clicks from anywhere at any time, whether it’s on your mobile device with the Square POS app or on any web browser from your desktop." Its pricing page says you get "invoicing features included in any Square plan" and lists Square Free at "$0/mo. per location", with a processing fee on each payment. Square's FAQ also says "No, Square does not support multi-currency acceptance today."
In the overview table, a check or a cross appears only where a vendor's own pages state it. A dash means this page doesn't mark that column for the tool; see its pricing and details below.
What to compare
- You want to compare how each tool sends invoices and takes online payments
- You want to compare how each tool handles invoice templates and estimates
- You want to check each vendor's own pricing page for the plan that fits your business
Square Invoices Alternatives at a Glance
| Tool | Price (as listed) | Card payments on invoices | Recurring invoices | Estimates / quotes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billed | Free $0/mo; Pro $10/mo or $99.99/yr; Premium $25/mo or $250/yr | Yes, through Stripe; no Billed fee, Stripe's standard rates | Yes | Yes, on all plans |
| FreshBooks | Lite $23/mo (USD); offer shown: $4.60/mo for 4 months | Yes: cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Yes | Yes, all plans (proposals from Plus) |
| Invoice Ninja | Free $0; Pro $14/mo billed monthly | Yes, on Free | Yes, on Free | Quotes |
| PayPal Invoicing | — | Cards: 2.99% + fixed fee per invoice payment (US) | — | — |
| Wave | Starter $0; Pro $190 USD/yr, billed annually | Yes: 2.9% + $0.60 per card payment (Starter) | Yes | Yes, unlimited |
| Zoho Invoice | Free | Multiple payment options | Yes | Quotes |
Square Invoices alternatives compared by price (as listed), card payments on invoices, recurring invoices and estimates / quotes, as each tool's own website stated them on November 4, 2026.
Billed
- Price (as listed)
- Free $0/mo; Pro $10/mo or $99.99/yr; Premium $25/mo or $250/yr
- Card payments on invoices
- Yes, through Stripe; no Billed fee, Stripe's standard rates
- Recurring invoices
- Yes
- Estimates / quotes
- Yes, on all plans
FreshBooks
- Price (as listed)
- Lite $23/mo (USD); offer shown: $4.60/mo for 4 months
- Card payments on invoices
- Yes: cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Recurring invoices
- Yes
- Estimates / quotes
- Yes, all plans (proposals from Plus)
Invoice Ninja
- Price (as listed)
- Free $0; Pro $14/mo billed monthly
- Card payments on invoices
- Yes, on Free
- Recurring invoices
- Yes, on Free
- Estimates / quotes
- Quotes
PayPal Invoicing
- Price (as listed)
- —
- Card payments on invoices
- Cards: 2.99% + fixed fee per invoice payment (US)
- Recurring invoices
- —
- Estimates / quotes
- —
Wave
- Price (as listed)
- Starter $0; Pro $190 USD/yr, billed annually
- Card payments on invoices
- Yes: 2.9% + $0.60 per card payment (Starter)
- Recurring invoices
- Yes
- Estimates / quotes
- Yes, unlimited
Zoho Invoice
- Price (as listed)
- Free
- Card payments on invoices
- Multiple payment options
- Recurring invoices
- Yes
- Estimates / quotes
- Quotes
A dash (—) means the tool's own pages didn't state it when they were checked.
Tool details
Billed
Billed publishes this page. Billed's invoice software page says "Billed keeps invoicing, estimates, expenses, time tracking and reports in one account." Its features page says you can "Easily create invoices for the tracked time and get paid," and its projects page says "Billed has complete project management software which lets you manage your projects and tasks in one place." For payments, the invoice software page says: "Connect your Stripe account and every invoice you send gets a pay button, so clients can pay by card. Connect PayPal to add a PayPal option as well." Its features page also says you can "Convert your estimate to invoice with a single click after getting approval from your client," and its expense page says "An expense in Billed records who you paid, when, how much and which category it belongs to, with the receipt attached to the same entry." For repeat billing: "For clients you bill on a schedule, set up a recurring profile once." Billed's prices are on its pricing page.
- Time tracking, and invoices from tracked time
- Projects and tasks
- Estimates that convert into invoices
- Expenses with the receipt attached
- Recurring invoices
- Stripe card payments and PayPal on invoices
Who it's for: Service businesses that invoice for time, projects and expenses
Pricing: Free $0/mo; Pro $10/mo or $99.99/yr; Premium $25/mo or $250/yr
FreshBooks
FreshBooks' homepage says its invoicing lets you "Automatically add tracked time and expenses, calculate taxes, and customize your payment options." Its product list includes Time Tracking and Managing Projects, with expenses, estimates and online payments. Its homepage offers a 30-day free trial; for plans and prices, see FreshBooks' pricing page.
- Invoices can add tracked time and expenses
- Time tracking and project management
- Estimates and online payments
- 30-day free trial
- Its pricing page lists paid plans; it offers a trial rather than a free plan
Who it's for: Businesses that want invoicing, time tracking and projects in one product
Pricing: Lite $23/mo (USD); offer shown: $4.60/mo for 4 months
Invoice Ninja
Invoice Ninja says it "gives freelancers and small businesses one complete picture — invoicing & payments, expenses, time-tracking and projects — so you know exactly where you stand." Its home page lists payment gateways including Stripe Connect, PayPal and Venmo, GoCardless and Square, and says "Free forever · No credit card". For paid plans, see Invoice Ninja's pricing page.
- Invoicing, expenses, time tracking and projects
- Several payment gateways, including Stripe and PayPal
- Free plan
Who it's for: Businesses that want a choice of payment gateways
Pricing: Free $0; Pro $14/mo billed monthly
PayPal Invoicing
PayPal says "Creating and sending invoices is included with your account," and that you can "Use the PayPal app to create and manage invoices from anywhere you do business, right from your phone." PayPal charges a fee when a customer pays an invoice; see PayPal's fees page.
- Invoicing included with a PayPal account
- Create and manage invoices in the PayPal app
- PayPal charges a fee on each invoice payment (PayPal's fees page)
Who it's for: Businesses already paid through PayPal
Wave
Wave's pricing page lists a Starter plan at $0 that lets you "Create unlimited estimates, invoices, bills, and bookkeeping records," and a Pro plan billed annually. Its invoicing page says you can "Set up recurring invoices and automatic credit card payments for your repeat customers and stop chasing payments."
- Estimates and invoices on the Starter plan
- Recurring invoices
- Online payments, with fees listed on its pricing page
- Its pricing page lists a fee on each online card payment
Who it's for: Small businesses that want invoicing and bookkeeping records together
Pricing: Starter $0; Pro $190 USD/yr, billed annually
Zoho Invoice
Zoho describes Zoho Invoice as "Free online invoicing software for small businesses" and says you can "Send tax-compliant invoices, accept online payments, and automate payment reminders with Zoho Invoice." For time, it says you can "Track billable hours, invoice timesheets, and charge customers accurately." Its pricing page says "$0 for Seamless & Dependable Invoicing."
- Free invoicing software
- Online payments and payment reminders
- Time tracking and invoicing from timesheets
Who it's for: Small businesses that want free invoicing with time tracking
Pricing: Free
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Sources for this page (checked October 30, 2026). Square: Square Invoices and pricing. FreshBooks: homepage and pricing. Invoice Ninja: home page and pricing. PayPal: invoicing and fees. Wave: invoicing and pricing. Zoho Invoice: home page and pricing. Billed: invoice software, features, projects, expenses and pricing. Vendors change their plans and features, so check each vendor's own pages before you decide.
When this isn't for you
If you already use Square Invoices and it meets your needs, there's no need to switch.