{"id":4306,"date":"2025-06-18T12:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T09:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/?p=4306"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:13:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T13:13:43","slug":"billing-and-invoicing-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/billing-and-invoicing-software\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Billing and Invoicing Software with Project Management Features"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Billing and invoicing software is one of those categories where 90% of the tools look identical \u2014 until they break at the worst time (like mid-client payout). Whether you\u2019re a solo freelancer, small business, or agency, you need tools that work fast, play nice with your existing systems, and don\u2019t try to upsell you with features you\u2019ll never use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s break down the <strong>best billing and invoicing software<\/strong> \u2014 with real use cases, not just generic blurbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {\n\ttext-align:left;\n\tbackground-color:#f6f5f4;\n\tbackground-position:right bottom;\n\tbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\n\tbackground-size:contain;\n\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/vertical-banner-1@2x.png);\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__title {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle 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<td>\u2705<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>FreshBooks<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Solo entrepreneurs<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705 (trial)<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Zoho Invoice<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Small business owners<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705<\/td>\n      <td>\u274c<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>QuickBooks Online<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Accountants, SMBs<\/td>\n      <td>\u274c<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td><strong>Wave<\/strong><\/td>\n      <td>Free billing on a budget<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705<\/td>\n      <td>\u2705 (US\/CAN)<\/td>\n      <td>\u274c<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6835a02e9a552 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Track time from the apps you already use<br>\u2714\ufe0f Know where your team\u2019s time is going <br>\u2714\ufe0f Keep projects on budget<br>\u2714\ufe0f Increase transparency<br>\u2714\ufe0f Make your workflow more efficient<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com?utm_source=blog-article&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=invoice-horizontal\" class=\"button button--lg button--solid action-button\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt&#039;s FREE to try!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 42\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#248dca\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M210.6 174.792c.347-.21.627.01.936.16 2.852 1.383 5.205 3.413 7.392 5.661.503.517.904 1.096 1.072 1.824.087.377.478.73.018 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templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track expenses + reimbursables<\/strong> in the same dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, <strong>it integrates with your accounting stack.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/everhour-billing-1024x648.jpg\" alt=\"my hours vs everhour\" class=\"wp-image-20251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/everhour-billing-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/everhour-billing-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/everhour-billing-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/everhour-billing.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everhour is the tool you start using for time tracking and then realize it\u2019s handling your whole billing flow \u2014 without turning into a fintech monster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udd93 <strong>Best Free Billing and Invoicing Software<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re running lean, your best options are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wave<\/strong> \u2013 100% free, beautiful UI, but limited to the US\/Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zoho Invoice<\/strong> \u2013 Free for all users, strong automation, but can feel corporate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everhour<\/strong> \u2013 Free plan includes invoice generation + time tracking (with limits)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wave_-freelancers.jpg\" alt=\"best apps for self-employed: top 18 picks\" class=\"wp-image-32646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wave_-freelancers.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wave_-freelancers-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/wave_-freelancers-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wave billing dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For solo freelancers or tiny teams, Wave is great if you\u2019re in North America. Otherwise, Zoho Invoice or Everhour offer more power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u23f0 <strong>Best Invoicing Software with Time &amp; Expense Tracking<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your hours = your revenue, these are your top picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everhour<\/strong> \u2013 Native time tracking, project-based billing, expense logging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>FreshBooks<\/strong> \u2013 Great UI, solid tracking tools, but pricey on higher tiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harvest<\/strong> \u2013 Clean time tracking, basic invoicing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1021\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/freshbooks-expenses.jpg\" alt=\"the 14 best expense trackers to use in 2023\" class=\"wp-image-32081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/freshbooks-expenses.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/freshbooks-expenses-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/freshbooks-expenses-768x635.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Freshbooks expense dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everhour wins when you need precision <em>and<\/em> client transparency \u2014 especially if you already use task managers like ClickUp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcb8 <strong>Best Payment-Processing Billing Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need tight integrations with Stripe, PayPal, or bank payments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everhour<\/strong> \u2013 Simple Stripe &amp; PayPal integration (no dev time needed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>QuickBooks<\/strong> \u2013 Deep financial toolset, but feels bloated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zoho Invoice<\/strong> \u2013 Global payment support, strong in multi-currency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udd0e <strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: skip tools that make clients \u201ccreate an account\u201d just to pay you. Everhour and Zoho don\u2019t pull that move.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc3 <strong>Best for Small Business Invoicing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small businesses need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fast<\/strong> invoice creation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recurring<\/strong> billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-user<\/strong> access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrations with <strong>accounting + project management<\/strong> tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Top picks:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Everhour<\/strong> \u2013 Especially if you use ClickUp or Trello<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zoho Invoice<\/strong> \u2013 Great automations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>QuickBooks Online<\/strong> \u2013 Full accounting suite (but not lightweight)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdc <strong>Honorable Mentions (Niche or Limited Tools)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zervant<\/strong> \u2013 Good for EU freelancers, limited integrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bonsai<\/strong> \u2013 Designed for freelancers, contract-heavy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AND.CO<\/strong> \u2013 Clean UI, owned by Fiverr, might not scale well<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2753 <strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. What is the best billing and invoicing software overall?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everhour \u2014 especially if time tracking is part of your workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. What is the best free billing and invoicing software?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wave for US\/CAN, Zoho Invoice globally, Everhour for time-based work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Which tool works best with ClickUp\/Trello?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everhour \u2014 it tracks inside those platforms and turns tasks into billable invoices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. What\u2019s best for freelancers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everhour, Bonsai, or FreshBooks depending on your client volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. 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