Best Contractor Invoicing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Invoice Ninja is ranked #1 of 27 as of 7 October 2026, ahead of Contractor+ and Zoho Invoice. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Contractor+. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Billdu at $4.99/mo.
Contractor invoicing software can support billing tasks from preparing estimates to requesting and collecting payment. Compared on estimates, invoice limits, recurring invoices, payment requests and online payments, the entries let you consider how each fits your billing routine. Mobile apps may matter for working away from a desk, while free-plan availability and paid starting prices add cost context. Invoice Ninja, Contractor+ and Zoho Invoice are among the options to compare; Bookipi is another. Check the listed limits and payment features against how you prepare charges, send invoices and collect money.
27 contractor invoicing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
12 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invoice NinjaWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | $14/mo | 6.8 | |
| 2 | Contractor+Web · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $29/mo | 6.6 | |
| 3 | Zoho InvoiceWindows · Mac · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | BookipiWeb · Android · iPhone · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $7.60/mo | 6.5 | |
| 5 | Invoice PlusWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | A$14.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 6 | InvoicelyWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $9.99/mo | 6.5 | |
| 7 | Just InvoiceWeb · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | C$8/mo | 6.5 | |
| 8 | BilldriPhone | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | A$10/mo | 6.4 | |
| 9 | ElysionOneWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $19.99/mo | 6.4 | |
| 10 | InvoiceGoiPhone | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 6.4 | |
| 11 | WorkSoloWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $19/mo | 6.4 | |
| 12 | Invoice HomeNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 6.2 | |
| 13 | EstibillWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 14 | HoveaAndroid · iPhone | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 15 | FreshBooksWeb · Android · iPhone · API · Extension | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 16 | JoistWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $49/mo | 5.2 |
| 17 | TraddieWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | £9.99/mo | 5.2 |
| 18 | BillduWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $4.99/mo | 5.1 |
| 19 | Invoice2goWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
| 20 | Invoice SimpleWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 21 | InvoiceBerryWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | $15/mo | 4.9 |
| 22 | YamateWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 4.9 |
| 23 | QuoteAnvilWeb · Android · iPhone · API | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | $5.83/mo | 4.8 |
| 24 | TrackexaWeb · Android · iPhone | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
| 25 | Trade2BaseWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 4.8 |
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Estimates | Online payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Invoice Ninja | 6.8 | Free plan | $14/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Contractor+ | 6.6 | Free plan | $29/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Zoho Invoice | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Bookipi | 6.5 | Free plan | $7.60/mo | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 5 | Invoice Plus | 6.5 | Free plan | A$14.99/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Invoicely | 6.5 | Free plan | $9.99/mo | Yes | 9.99 /mo | — | Yes |
| 7 | Just Invoice | 6.5 | Free plan | C$8/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Billdr | 6.4 | Free plan | A$10/mo | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | ElysionOne | 6.4 | Free plan | $19.99/mo | Yes | 19.99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | InvoiceGo | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | WorkSolo | 6.4 | Free plan | $19/mo | Yes | 19 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Invoice Home | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 13 | Estibill | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 14 | Hovea | 5.3 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | FreshBooks | 5.2 | No | — | No | 23 /mo | — | Yes |
| 16 | Joist | 5.2 | No | $49/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | Traddie | 5.2 | No | £9.99/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 18 | Billdu | 5.1 | No | $4.99/mo | No | 4.99 /mo | — | Yes |
| 19 | Invoice2go | 5.1 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 20 | Invoice Simple | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | — | Yes |
| 21 | InvoiceBerry | 4.9 | No | $15/mo | No | 15 /mo | — | Yes |
| 22 | Yamate | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | QuoteAnvil | 4.8 | No | $5.83/mo | No | 7 /mo | Yes | Yes |
| 24 | Trackexa | 4.8 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 25 | Trade2Base | 4.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
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Questions about this list
Which contractor invoicing software is ranked first on Freedom251?
Invoice Ninja is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 6.8. Contractor+ is second and Zoho Invoice third.
How many of these have a free plan?
12 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Billdu has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4.99/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation.