PayPal Invoicing vs SolidInvoice

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.

SolidInvoice is invoicing software for creating recurring invoices, accepting online payments, sending payment reminders, and billing in multiple currencies. It runs on the web, Linux, and macOS. The hosted Solo plan is $9 a month and includes 10 active clients, unlimited invoices, one seat, online payments, recurring invoices, and multi-currency support. Pro is $19 a month, with unlimited clients and invoices, three seats, automated reminders, custom branding, and REST API and MCP Server access. Business costs $39 a month and includes 10 team seats, invoice and quote templates, a custom domain, and dedicated support. A self-hosted plan is listed at free, under the MIT license, for running on your own server with no per-client limits. The pricing note lists a free plan, paid plans from $9/mo, and a 14-day trial. SolidInvoice’s maker was founded in 2013.