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Estimates and quotes
Turn an accepted estimate into an invoice without retyping a line.
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Invoicing
Invoicing software for freelancers
Send a professional invoice in minutes, get paid by card or bank transfer and see who has paid. The free plan is enough to start.
Free plan, no card needed. Or book a demo.
Invoices that get paid, not just sent
A PDF attached to an email is easy to ignore. An invoice link with a Pay button, sent on WhatsApp, gets paid faster because the client can pay on the spot.
startbuddi lets freelancers send that kind of invoice in a minute: your logo, clear line items, a due date and a Pay button for card, transfer or USSD through Paystack, or card through Stripe. The invoice marks itself paid.
- Invoices with your logo and bank details.
- A Pay button on every invoice.
- Reminders you send in one click.
- PDF download whenever a client asks.
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- Pay buttonCard, transfer or USSD in one tap.
- Marked paid for youNo checking your bank app.
- RemindersOne click, or a draft from Chip.
- Free plan5 invoices a month.
Create
An invoice in a minute.
Pick a client or type a one-off name, add your lines and send it by email or as a link.
- Existing client or One-off recipient, with Also save as a contact
- Tax rate, discount and any currency: naira, cedis, dollars, pounds
- Notes and footer for your bank details and a thank-you
Pay online
A Pay button on every invoice.
Clients pay by card, transfer or USSD. The invoice is marked Paid and the payment shows in Transactions.
- Accept payment via Paystack and Stripe, toggled per invoice
- A Pay by bank transfer block with your account details
- Copy the invoice link and send it on WhatsApp, or email it from startbuddi
Record payments
Paid in cash? Record it.
Enter the amount and method, even a part-payment, and a receipt is created.
- Bank transfer, Cash, Card (outside startbuddi) or Crypto
- Part-payments allowed, with the balance kept for you
- A collection timeline: created, sent, viewed, paid
Same workspace
Invoices that know the whole client.
Your invoices share one client record with your deals, bookings and projects.
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Payment links and pay-me page
Need money before an invoice? Send a payment link on WhatsApp.
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Retainers and memberships
Bill retainers monthly with a subscribe link and automatic renewals.
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Every client on one record
Each client's page shows what they were invoiced, paid and still owe.
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Plans
Free invoicing, then unlimited
Invoicing is on every plan. Free sends 5 invoices a month with online payment and PDF downloads; Starter ($29 a month) sends as many as you like.
- Free Included, free forever $0
- Starter Included, 30-day trial $29/mo
- Growth Included, 30-day trial $79/mo
- Scale Included, 30-day trial $199/mo
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Questions people ask
Is there free invoicing software for freelancers?
Yes. startbuddi's Free plan sends 5 invoices a month with online payment and PDF downloads.
How do clients pay my invoice?
Through Paystack by card, bank transfer or USSD, or through Stripe by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. You can also show your bank details for a direct transfer.
Can I record a cash payment?
Yes. Click Record payment, enter the amount and method, and the invoice updates.
What if I send more than 5 invoices a month?
Starter ($29 a month) sends as many as you like, with a 30-day trial.
Send your next invoice from here.
Add your logo and bank details once, then bill any client in a minute. Free to start.
Free plan available. Every paid plan starts with a 30-day trial.