Billed vs Hiveage

Hiveage is a straightforward online invoicing tool popular with freelancers and micro-businesses. It handles invoicing, expense tracking, and basic time tracking. Billed covers the same ground but extends into project management, team collaboration, and multi-business support — areas where Hiveage falls short.

If you just need simple invoicing and nothing else, Hiveage works. But if your business involves managing projects, assigning team tasks, or running more than one brand, Billed is the more capable platform.

Feature Comparison: Billed vs Hiveage

Feature	Billed	Hiveage
Professional Invoicing	Yes	Yes
Estimates	Yes	Yes
Expense Tracking	Yes	Yes
Time Tracking	Yes	Basic
Project Management	Yes	No
Client Management	Yes	Yes
Recurring Invoices	Yes	Yes
Online Payments	Yes (Stripe & PayPal)	Yes (Multiple gateways)
Financial Reporting	Yes	Basic
Multiple Businesses	Yes	Yes
Team Collaboration	Yes	No
Mobile Apps	Yes	No (Web only)
Invoice Templates	Yes	Yes

When to Choose Hiveage

Hiveage is a reasonable pick for solo freelancers who need nothing beyond basic invoicing and support for multiple payment gateways. Its interface is clean and minimal.

When to Choose Billed

Billed is the better choice when you need time tracking integrated with invoicing, a proper project management workflow, or team collaboration with role-based permissions. Billed's native mobile apps also give you flexibility Hiveage's web-only approach cannot match.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hiveage have a mobile app?

No. Hiveage is a web-only platform. Billed offers native iOS and Android apps, so you can create invoices and track time from anywhere.

Can Hiveage manage projects?

No. Hiveage does not include project management features. Billed lets you create projects, assign tasks, set milestones, and collaborate with your team.

Is Hiveage free?

Hiveage offers a limited free plan for a small number of clients. Billed also offers a free plan with access to core features including invoicing, time tracking, and expense management.

Which tool is better for teams?

Billed is significantly better for teams. It includes team invitations, role-based permissions, and per-business access control. Hiveage is designed for individual users.

The Bottom Line

Hiveage covers basic invoicing needs, but Billed delivers a complete business management platform. If you are growing beyond solo invoicing, try Billed free and see how it streamlines your workflow.