Hiveage vs Zoho Invoice

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.

Zoho Invoice is invoicing software for businesses that need to bill customers, track payments, and manage related records. Its free plan allows up to two users, three projects, and 500 invoices per year, with recurring invoices, online invoicing, payment reminders, expense and time tracking, and invoice tracking. Customers can use a self-service portal to view and pay invoices, respond to quotes, and leave reviews. Payments can be made by UPI, credit or debit card, net banking, or bank payment. Invoices can be sent as PDFs by email, WhatsApp, or iMessage. Users can create GST-compliant invoices and file GSTR-1 through an API. Reports cover products, receivables aging, customers, taxes, sales, and expenses, and listed integrations include Zoho CRM, Analytics, and Books. The software runs on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac; free email support is available 24/5. Zoho says it does not show ads or sell user information. The free plan carries Powered by Zoho Invoice branding. After more than 180 days of inactivity, data is deleted within the next 20 days, with prior notification.