Head-to-head · Contractor Invoicing Software
Zoho Invoice vs Billdu
Zoho Invoice leads on 1 check, Billdu on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreZoho Invoice · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Zoho Invoice
- Free trialonly Billdu
- Most featuresBilldu · 2 of 4
Zoho Invoice scores higher on our rubric for contractor invoicing software: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
Zoho Invoice offers free plan; Billdu doesn't.
Zoho Invoice is the better fit for contractors wanting broad free invoicing. Billdu is the better fit for budget-conscious contractors needing team features.
- Zoho Invoice fits best
Contractors wanting broad free invoicing
- Billdu fits best
Budget-conscious contractors needing team features
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoho Invoice 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Billdu 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Contractor Invoicing Software | #4 in Contractor Invoicing Software |
| Best for | Contractors wanting broad free invoicing | Budget-conscious contractors needing team features |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Features Zoho Invoice 1/4 · Billdu 2/4 | ||
| Estimates | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Online payments | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Recurring invoices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment requests | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Mobile apps | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Invoice limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Zoho Invoice is cloud-based invoicing software for contractors, freelancers, consultants, agencies, and other small businesses. It covers the core billing workflow: create and customize invoices, send them by email, link, or PDF, accept… Read the review → |
Billdu is invoicing software for freelancers, contractors, and small businesses. It supports invoice creation and sending, estimates and quotes, expense tracking with receipt scanning, online invoice payments, payment tracking, client… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zoho Invoice — where it wins
- Free plan includes payment reminders, recurring invoices, and a customer portal
- Tracks expenses, projects, timesheets, receivables, and customer balances
- Supports web, desktop, mobile, API access, and broad integrations
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to two users
- Free plan supports up to three projects
- Free plan is limited to 500 invoices per year
Billdu — where it wins
- Annual plans start at $4.99 per month
- Supports estimates, payments, reminders, and recurring invoices
- Web, iOS, Android, and API access with team roles
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Lite is limited to 10 clients
- API access is available only on Premium
- Zoho Invoice9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad free invoicing platform with payments, reminders, projects, and reporting.
Visit Zoho InvoiceFull verdict → - Billdu8.8/10 · 7-day trial
Affordable contractor invoicing with estimates, payments, reminders, and team access.
Visit BillduFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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