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Head-to-head · Contractor Invoicing Software

Invoice Ninja vs Contractor+

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Invoice Ninja #2 in Contractor Invoicing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Invoice Ninja
Contractor+ #5 in Contractor Invoicing Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Contractor+

Invoice Ninja leads on 0 checks, Contractor+ on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreInvoice Ninja · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Contractor+

Invoice Ninja scores higher on our rubric for contractor invoicing software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Invoice Ninja is the better fit for flexible teams needing broad platform coverage. Contractor+ is the better fit for trades businesses needing operations management.

  • Invoice Ninja fits best

    Flexible teams needing broad platform coverage

  • Contractor+ fits best

    Trades businesses needing operations management

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Side by side

Feature Invoice Ninja 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Contractor+ 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Contractor Invoicing Software #5 in Contractor Invoicing Software
Best for Flexible teams needing broad platform coverage Trades businesses needing operations management
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $29/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 6 integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Invoice Ninja 4/4 · Contractor+ 4/4
Estimates ✓ ✓
Online payments ✓ ✓
Recurring invoices ✓ ✓
Payment requests ✓ ✓
Specs
Mobile apps Both Both
Invoice limit Not checked yet 5 /mo
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes unlimited invoicing, recurring invoices, and online payments
  • Covers invoicing, payments, time, projects, expenses, portals, and reports
  • Available across web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployments
  • Free plan includes estimates, invoices, payments, and scheduling
  • Supports web, iOS, and Android access
  • Adds CRM, projects, contracts, and AI-assisted estimating
Cons
  • The Free plan supports only 5 clients
  • API integration and reports require Ninja Pro
  • User permissions and PEPPOL are limited to Enterprise tiers
  • Freedom limits estimates or invoices to five per month
  • Advanced features require paid plans
  • MAX costs $500 per month
Our verdict

Invoice Ninja is invoicing and payment software for freelancers, contractors, tradespeople, agencies, and small-to-medium businesses. It creates and sends invoices and quotes, supports online payments through connected gateways, and…

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Contractor+ is a contractor management platform for businesses that need more than invoicing. It brings together CRM and lead management, estimates, quotes, invoices, online card and ACH payments, recurring billing, scheduling,…

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  1. Invoice NinjaContractor Invoicing Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Contractor+Contractor Invoicing Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Invoice Ninja — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited invoicing, recurring invoices, and online payments
    • Covers invoicing, payments, time, projects, expenses, portals, and reports
    • Available across web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted deployments

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan supports only 5 clients
    • API integration and reports require Ninja Pro
    • User permissions and PEPPOL are limited to Enterprise tiers

  • Contractor+ — where it wins

    • Free plan includes estimates, invoices, payments, and scheduling
    • Supports web, iOS, and Android access
    • Adds CRM, projects, contracts, and AI-assisted estimating

    Where it doesn't

    • Freedom limits estimates or invoices to five per month
    • Advanced features require paid plans
    • MAX costs $500 per month

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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