Hiveage vs Online Invoices

Hiveage is online invoicing and billing software for small businesses and freelancers. Its billing cycle covers invoices, online payments, recurring subscriptions, time and expense tracking, estimates, quotes and financial reports. It supports multiple currencies and formats invoices for clients’ preferred currencies and locales. More than a dozen payment gateways are supported, including PayPal, Stripe, Square and Braintree. One account can manage multiple businesses and teams with delegated access levels and permissions. Users can import and export data and reports as CSV files, through the JSON REST API or with connected software tools. The API is enabled by default for user accounts and has per-hour request limits; Zapier can trigger workflows from Hiveage events such as a new invoice. Platforms listed are Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows, as well as API access. A free plan allows five clients. The pricing note lists paid service from 16 USD per month with annual billing and a 14-day trial; monthly plans are listed at 19.00 USD, 29.00 USD and $49 a month.

Online Invoices is a web-based invoicing and business-management service with a free plan and a 14-day trial. It lets users create and send invoices from templates without registering, and supports recurring invoices, online payments, reminders, multi-currency invoicing, and client portals. Staff can create invoices, enter timesheets, and record expenses, with roles, permissions, reports, and action logs; clients and staff can also receive dashboards for tracking invoices and payments. Accounting tools cover income, expenses, profit and loss, tax, and finance reports. Inventory functions include products and warehouses, purchase orders, stock updates, and low-stock notices. The cloud service is accessible from PC and mobile devices, and the maker says it uses 256-bit SSL encryption and automatic backups. PayPal is listed as one payment gateway. Pricing lists Small at $6.50 a month, Silver at $9.95 a month, Gold at $19.95 a month, and Platinum at $39.95 a month. Listed plan limits vary by clients, invoices, subscriptions, estimates, and layouts.