A Zoho Invoice Alternative for Freelancers with International Clients

We make Simple Invoice Generator, so this isn't a neutral review. To keep it useful, every Zoho Invoice fact below comes from Zoho Invoice's own pages (listed under Sources) and was checked on 26 September 2026, and our own gaps are in the table too.

Simple Invoice Generator vs Zoho Invoice

Why people look for a Zoho Invoice alternative

• You can only invoice in your base currency. For clients abroad, Zoho recommends upgrading to Zoho Billing.
• Invoices carry "Powered by Zoho Invoice" branding.
• The free plan allows 500 invoices a year and 2 users, and if the account is inactive for more than 180 days, its data is deleted.
• It has a lot of menus and settings for someone who sends a handful of invoices a month.

Stay with Zoho Invoice if…

• All your clients pay in one currency.
• You want recurring invoices, quotes, expenses, time tracking and a client portal for free.
• Your clients pay by card from the invoice.
• You already use other Zoho apps.

Switch to Simple Invoice Generator if…

• You bill clients in different currencies: pick the currency on each invoice.
• You want to create and email an invoice in two minutes without setup.
• You want a paid plan with no branding on your invoices, from $9/month.

What you give up

Simple Invoice Generator does one job: creating, sending and tracking invoices. Before switching, know that it does not have:

• Card payments on the invoice. Clients pay you directly, by bank transfer, PayPal or however you ask, and you mark the invoice paid.
• Recurring invoices. You can duplicate last month's invoice in one click, but nothing is sent on a schedule.
• Accounting. No expenses, time tracking, bank feeds or reports beyond a monthly revenue chart.
• A mobile app, team accounts or an import tool. It runs in any browser, including on your phone, for one user.

Moving over from Zoho Invoice

1. Keep your past invoices in Zoho Invoice, or download them as PDFs for your records.
2. Open the editor and fill in your first invoice. No sign-up is needed to try it.
3. Type your next invoice number (for example INV-0143) so your numbering carries on, and set your usual currency, notes and payment terms.
4. Create a free account to save it and email it to your client with the PDF attached. Your company details, logo, notes and terms fill in automatically from then on.
5. Save each client the first time you invoice them, and they fill in with one click next time.

Frequently asked questions

Can Zoho Invoice bill in multiple currencies?

No. Zoho's own help centre says Zoho Invoice only invoices in your base currency and recommends Zoho Billing for multiple currencies. Simple Invoice Generator lets you choose one of 9 currencies on each invoice.

Why pay when Zoho Invoice is free?

If Zoho Invoice does what you need, there is no reason to. People switch for per-invoice currencies, invoices without Zoho branding, or a simpler tool. Simple Invoice Generator is free for 3 invoices, then $9/month or $79/year.

Does Simple Invoice Generator have recurring invoices?

Not yet. Each invoice is created by you, though you can duplicate a previous one in one click. If automatic recurring invoices are essential, Zoho Invoice has them.

Sources

Checked on 26 September 2026. Plans and prices change; if something here is out of date, email hello@invoicegenapp.com and we'll correct it.

• Zoho Invoice pricing and free plan limits
• Zoho Invoice: multi-currency FAQ
• Zoho Invoice: free plan usage limits
• Zoho Invoice features
• Zoho Invoice: online payment gateways
• Simple Invoice Generator plans and features