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PayPal Invoicing vs SolidInvoice
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.
PayPal Invoicing combines customizable invoices with tracking, recurring templates, reminders, and several sharing options. Sending invoices has no subscription fee, but payment fees apply and senders need a PayPal account.
Visit PayPal InvoicingChoose SolidInvoice if you need recurring invoices, online payments, and multi-currency support, with hosted plans starting at $9 a month. Look at Pro or Business for more seats and features such as automated reminders or invoice and quote templates. The free option is self-hosted, so it is for users prepared to run it on their own server.
Visit SolidInvoiceThe facts
| PayPal Invoicing | SolidInvoice | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web, Linux, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Solo: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | PayPal Invoicing | SolidInvoice |
| Website | paypal.com | solidinvoice.co |
| On invoicing software | #8 of 83 | #12 of 83 |
PayPal Invoicing: what it does well
- Customizes invoices with branding, taxes, discounts, and notes
- Tracks when invoices are sent, opened, and paid
- Supports recurring invoices and automatic reminders
- Customers can pay without a PayPal account
- Available on web, iOS, and Android
What to know first
- A PayPal account is required to send invoices
- Transaction fees apply when customers pay
- International transactions may add a percentage-based fee
SolidInvoice: what it does well
- Recurring invoices and online payments are included in Solo.
- Multi-currency support is included in Solo.
- Pro includes automated payment reminders and custom branding.
- Business includes 10 team seats and a custom domain.
- A free MIT-licensed self-hosted option has no per-client limits.
What to know first
- Solo limits users to 10 active clients and one seat.
- The listed hosted plans are billed monthly.
- The self-hosted option requires running the software on your own server.
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