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InvoiceOcean vs Simple Invoices
Both stand on invoicing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
InvoiceOcean covers invoicing, payments, reports and inventory-related workflows, with a free option for low invoice volumes. The free plan is limited to three invoices monthly, while paid plans start at $9 per month.
Visit InvoiceOcean Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Simple Invoices offers broad invoicing and workspace features without license or per-user charges. Its self-hosted deployment and database choices make installation and configuration part of the decision.
Visit Simple InvoicesThe facts
| InvoiceOcean | Simple Invoices | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $9 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | InvoiceOcean | Simple Invoices |
| Website | invoiceocean.com | simpleinvoices.org |
| On invoicing software | #15 of 83 | #19 of 83 |
InvoiceOcean: what it does well
- Free plan supports up to three monthly invoices
- Supports recurring invoices and payment reminders
- Includes Android and iOS mobile apps
- Reports include charts
- Offers API integration for larger companies
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to three invoices per month
- Free plan includes one user
- Basic plan starts at $9 a month
Simple Invoices: what it does well
- Free with no license fees or per-user charges
- Supports 41+ languages and per-invoice language settings
- Recurring invoices can run daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly
- One installation supports multiple isolated workspaces
- Works in a browser without an app installation
What to know first
- Requires self-hosting or a web installation
- Recurring generation requires a cron job or manual trigger
- Payment gateway secrets require configuration for encryption
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