Hiveage vs PayPal Invoicing

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.

PayPal Invoicing lets freelancers, service professionals, consultants, and small businesses bill clients directly. Users can customize invoices with a company name, brand colors, logo, taxes, discounts, shipping details, and notes, then send them by email, SMS, messaging apps, social media, or QR code. A dashboard tracks whether invoices have been sent, opened, or paid. Templates support recurring billing; automatic reminders and QuickBooks and Xero sync can reduce manual work. Invoices can be created and managed on the web, iOS, and Android, including through the PayPal app. A PayPal account is required to create and send invoices, but clients do not need one to pay. Creating and sending invoices costs nothing; transaction charges apply when customers pay. The listed PayPal and Venmo rate is 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction, and Pay Later is 4.99% + $0.49 per transaction. Fixed fees vary by currency received, and international transactions may add a percentage-based fee. Availability is listed in over 200 markets and 24 currencies.