Head-to-head · Freelance Invoicing Software
Zoho Invoice vs Invoicely
Zoho Invoice leads on 0 checks, Invoicely on 3, and 2 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 scoreZoho Invoice · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresInvoicely · 4 of 5
Zoho Invoice scores higher on our rubric for freelance invoicing software: 9.2 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #19.
Invoicely offers online payments; Zoho Invoice doesn't publish it. Invoicely offers time tracking; Zoho Invoice doesn't publish it. Invoicely offers expense tracking; Zoho Invoice doesn't publish it.
Zoho Invoice is the better fit for freelancers and small businesses wanting free invoicing. Invoicely is the better fit for freelancers needing free invoicing and expense tracking.
- Zoho Invoice fits best
Freelancers and small businesses wanting free invoicing
- Invoicely fits best
Freelancers needing free invoicing and expense tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Zoho Invoice 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Invoicely 6.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 6.0 |
| Ranking | #1 in Freelance Invoicing Software | #19 in Freelance Invoicing Software |
| Best for | Freelancers and small businesses wanting free invoicing | Freelancers needing free invoicing and expense tracking |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $9.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Features Zoho Invoice 1/5 · Invoicely 4/5 | ||
| Recurring invoices | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online payments | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Time tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Expense tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Client portal | Not published | Not published |
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| Mobile apps | Not published | Ios and android |
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| Our verdict | Zoho Invoice gives freelancers, consultants, agencies, entrepreneurs and small businesses a way to create, send and track invoices without a subscription fee. Invoices can be delivered by email, link or PDF, and customers can view… Read the review → |
Invoicely is cloud-based invoicing and accounting software aimed at freelancers and small businesses that need to send invoices and estimates, collect online payments, and keep track of billable work and costs. It also supports recurring… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Zoho Invoice — where it wins
- Free plan includes recurring invoices, reminders and a customer portal
- Accepts card and bank-transfer payments through payment gateways
- Connects with Zoho apps, payment services and major cloud platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to two users
- Free plan caps invoices at 500 per year
- Payment methods can vary by regional edition and gateway
Invoicely — where it wins
- Free Plan includes up to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients
- Tracks billable time, expenses and mileage on paid plans
- Available on web, iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- Free Plan is limited to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients
- Time, expense and mileage tracking starts with the Basic Plan
- Team access is capped at 25 members on the Enterprise Plan
- Zoho Invoice9.2/10 · Free plan
A free invoicing tool with recurring billing, payment reminders and broad integrations.
Visit Zoho InvoiceFull verdict → - Invoicely6.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $9.99/mo
A free entry point and paid plans that add invoice capacity, tracking and team access.
Visit InvoicelyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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