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Invoicing

Invoicing software for agencies

Bill projects and retainers, take payments online and see what every client owes, in any currency.

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Free plan, no card needed. Or book a demo.

Agency billing has more than one shape

Deposits before kick-off, milestone invoices, monthly retainers and the odd rush job. Agencies need all of them, and a clear view of which client is late.

startbuddi invoices from the client record, so each invoice sits next to the deal and the project. Clients pay online through Paystack or Stripe, retainers renew on their own, and Receivables tells you who to chase first.

  • Invoices in naira, dollars, pounds or any currency code.
  • Estimates and proposals that turn into invoices.
  • Monthly retainers through subscribe links.
  • Part-payments recorded, with the balance kept for you.
  • Any currencyBill local and international clients.
  • Estimates to invoicesNo retyping when the client says yes.
  • RetainersRenewals charged by your provider.
  • CollectionsWho to chase first, and a drafted reminder.
Create

An invoice in a minute, in any currency.

Pick the client, add line items and let tax, discount and total work themselves out.

  • 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
More about Invoicing
Quote to invoice

The accepted estimate becomes the invoice.

Turn an accepted estimate into an invoice without typing the lines again.

  • Mark accepted or Mark declined to record the decision
  • Convert to invoice keeps every line item
  • A timeline: created, sent, accepted, converted
More about Estimates, proposals & contracts
Receivables

Who owes you, and who to chase first.

Due soon, overdue and partially paid, with Chip's suggestion on who to remind.

  • Tabs for Due soon, Overdue, Partially paid, Paid and Drafts
  • Chip's suggestion: who to chase first, and why
  • Draft a message with Chip: friendly, or firm but friendly when it's late
More about Invoicing
Same workspace

Invoices that know the whole client.

Your invoices share one client record with your deals, bookings and projects.

01

Estimates and quotes

Turn an accepted estimate into an invoice without retyping a line.

Explore Estimates and quotes
02

Payment links and pay-me page

Need money before an invoice? Send a payment link on WhatsApp.

Explore Payment links and pay-me page
03

Retainers and memberships

Bill retainers monthly with a subscribe link and automatic renewals.

Explore Retainers and memberships
04

Every client on one record

Each client's page shows what they were invoiced, paid and still owe.

Explore Every client on one record
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

Questions people ask

Can I bill international clients in dollars?
Yes. Invoices can use any currency code, and Stripe takes cards from anywhere.
Can I invoice a deposit and then the balance?
Yes. Send a deposit invoice or payment link first, then the balance. Part-payments on one invoice are recorded too.
Can I bill monthly retainers?
Yes. Create a subscription plan and send the subscribe link. Each renewal is charged by Paystack or Stripe.
How many invoices can I send?
Free sends 5 a month. Starter ($29 a month) and up send as many as you like.

Send your next invoice from here.

Add your logo and bank details once, then bill any client in a minute. Free to start.

Start free
Free plan available. Every paid plan starts with a 30-day trial.