Best Free Invoice Generators (2026): 10 Options Compared

Sooner or later every freelancer and small business owner needs to send an invoice, and a spreadsheet or Word template only goes so far. A free invoice generator gives you a ready-made layout, adds up the lines for you and produces a tidy PDF you can send in a couple of minutes, without signing up for a full accounting package.

Here's a list of ten free invoice generators, in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. They're mostly simple online tools rather than full accounting software, so the choice is different from the invoicing apps on other lists. Two are familiar names and the rest are smaller or more specialised. I've taken every description from each tool's own website, so check the current details on each site before you enter client information. If you want to see how a good invoice is put together, my guide to an invoice template that works is a good place to start.

Free invoice generators at a glance

In the free plan column, Yes means the tool's own site describes the generator as free to use. Free generators often limit extras, such as saved clients, reminders or the number of invoices you can store, so check what you can keep after you download.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Bloom	Client platform tool	Quick invoices from a client-work platform	Yes
DocElf	Document generator	Invoices alongside quotes and receipts	Yes
Flowlu	Business platform tool	A free generator from a project and CRM suite	Yes
Invoha	Browser-only generator	Private invoices made without an account	Yes
Invoice Home	Template-based maker	A big choice of invoice layouts	Yes
Invoicera	Online invoice maker	Fast invoices from a web form	Yes
PineBill	Invoice and receipt maker	Invoices and receipts without signing up	Yes
PlainInvoice	No-frills generator	Plain invoices with no sign-up	Yes
Portant	Watermark-free generator	Clean invoices with no watermark	Yes
Wise	Payments company tool	Invoices with international clients in mind	Yes

Ten generators for making an invoice online

Bloom

Best for: Creatives and freelancers who might later want contracts, galleries and client work handled in one platform.

DocElf

Best for: Owners who also need quotes, receipts and purchase orders from the same simple document maker.

Flowlu

Best for: Small teams who might later want projects and a CRM from the same company.

Invoha

Best for: People who want an invoice made in the browser, with no account and no data sent away.

Invoice Home

Best for: Owners who care how the invoice looks and want to pick from a large range of templates.

Invoicera

Best for: Anyone who wants to fill in a simple web form, download the invoice and move on.

PineBill

Best for: Freelancers who need an occasional invoice or receipt and don't want another login.

PlainInvoice

Best for: People who want a plain, clean invoice quickly and don't need extra features.

Portant

Best for: Small businesses who want a tidy invoice with no watermark and no sign-up.

Wise

Best for: Freelancers with overseas clients who want an invoice maker from a well-known payments provider.

What every invoice should include

A generator makes the layout easy, but you still need the right information on the page. Requirements vary by country, so use this as a starting point and check the official guidance.

• Your details. Your name or business name, address and contact information.
• Your customer's details. Who the invoice is for and where to send it.
• An invoice number. A unique number for each invoice makes records much easier to follow.
• Dates. The date of issue, and the date the work or goods were supplied if different.
• A clear description. Say what you're charging for, with quantities and unit amounts.
• Payment terms. Show the due date and how to pay, such as bank details or a payment link.
• Tax details. If you're registered for VAT or sales tax, your registration number and the tax shown may need to appear.

Generator, template or invoicing app: which suits you?

• Occasional invoicers often do well with a simple generator and a folder of saved PDFs.
• Template users who like Word or Google Docs can stay in a familiar tool.
• Regular invoicers may outgrow generators once they need reminders, saved clients and payment links.
• VAT-registered businesses should check the generator handles tax lines and registration numbers.
• Freelancers with overseas clients should look for language and multi-country options.

If you prefer to work from a document, my walkthrough of filling in a Google Docs invoice template covers it step by step.

Keeping invoice details private in an online generator

An invoice contains names, addresses and sometimes bank details. Check whether the generator processes your entry in the browser or sends it to a server, read the privacy page and avoid saving anything you don't need to. This page isn't tax or accounting advice. What an invoice must show, and how long you must keep it, depends on where you work, so check with an accountant and the tax authority, such as HMRC or the IRS, for your own situation.

Questions to ask before you rely on a free invoice generator

• Do I need an account, and is my work saved if I close the page?
• Does the PDF carry a watermark or the maker's branding?
• Can I add my logo, tax details and payment instructions?
• Does it number invoices automatically or do I do it by hand?
• Is there a limit on how many invoices I can create?
• What does the maker say it does with the information I type in?

Why a smaller invoice generator can be a smart pick

Smaller generators tend to be quick and uncluttered, and some run entirely in your browser. Others come from companies that also offer wider business tools, which can be helpful later. Before you commit, check the tool is still maintained, read the privacy page and make a test invoice with dummy details first.

Do you make a free invoice generator or invoicing tool? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

Trying out your shortlist of free invoice generators

Pick two or three and make the same invoice in each, with your logo, two line items and your payment details. Compare how the PDF looks, how many steps it takes and whether anything is held back. Keep the one that gives you a professional result with the least effort and note anything you'd like to ask the maker.

Sending the invoice is only half the job, and my account of getting AI to chase late invoices shows how I'd handle the follow-up.

Frequently asked questions

What is an invoice generator?

It's an online tool that turns the details you enter into a formatted invoice you can download as a PDF. Most calculate totals and tax lines for you.

Are free invoice generators safe to use?

Read the privacy page, check whether your entries are sent to a server and avoid putting in more information than you need. Browser-only tools keep your entries on your device.

Do I need to sign up to use one?

Many don't require an account for a quick invoice, while others ask you to sign up to save clients or history. Check each tool's current rules.

Can I use a free invoice generator for my business?

Often yes for occasional invoices, as long as the layout shows the details your country requires. This isn't tax advice, so check with an accountant and the tax authority for your own situation.

When should I move to invoicing software?

When you're sending invoices regularly and want saved clients, reminders, payment links and reports. At that point a full invoicing app saves more time than a generator.