PayPal Invoicing vs ProfitBooks
PayPal Invoicing
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| Figure | PayPal Invoicing | ProfitBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Spec score · Invoicing software | 9.1 (#7) | 9.3 (#3) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | San Jose, California, United States | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Plans
PayPal Invoicing
- FreeFree
- PayPal and Venmo$3.49, paid once
- Pay Later$4.99, paid once
- Free invoicingFree
ProfitBooks
- StartupPrice not published
- Essential$9.95 a month
- Growth$20 a month
- SMB Pro$35 a month
- StartupFree
- Essential$9.95 a month
- Growth$20 a month
- SMB Pro$35 a month
In their own words
PayPal Invoicing
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.
ProfitBooks
ProfitBooks has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.