Alternatives · Accounting
Hiveage alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Hiveage alternative for most people is Zoho Invoice (3.6 GPA), third in our ranking of accounting and invoicing tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for every business: up to 2 users."
Hiveage compared with 5 alternatives: Invoice Ninja, Zoho Invoice, Invoicely, FreshBooks and Wave.
Hiveage has a free plan. Paid plans start at $16 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HiveageThis tool | Free plan · from $16/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Invoice Ninja | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Invoice | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Invoicely | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Hiveage starts at $16 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Invoice Ninja and Zoho Invoice.
FreshBooks scores higher without starting lower. Invoicely starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Hiveage
Invoice Ninja
Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan
- Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually).
- Invoice Ninja also lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Invoice Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Invoice Ninja does not cover reports, which Hiveage does.
Suits: Freelancers with a handful of clients who want a free invoicing tool
Zoho Invoice
Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses
- Zoho Invoice is free.
- Zoho Invoice also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Invoice does not cover quotes and estimates, which Hiveage does.
Suits: Freelancers who send fewer than 500 invoices a year
Invoicely
Invoicing, estimates and expense tracking with a free plan
- Invoicely starts at $7.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
Suits: Freelancers and very small businesses that send a few invoices a month
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
- FreshBooks has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hiveage.
- FreshBooks also covers bookkeeping and payroll.
- FreshBooks does not cover quotes and estimates, which Hiveage does.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly.
- Wave also covers bookkeeping and payroll.
- Wave does not cover time tracking and quotes and estimates, which Hiveage does.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
Limits worth knowing in Hiveage
- The free plan stops at 5 clients, and financial reports are listed only from Basic upward.
- Team members start on Pro (5) and Plus (10); Basic has none listed.
- API access is limited to the Plus plan.
- The site says it has no accounting features; it covers invoicing, not a general ledger.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Hiveage?
The alternatives to Hiveage in this directory are Invoice Ninja, Zoho Invoice, Invoicely, FreshBooks and Wave. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hiveage.
Is there a free alternative to Hiveage?
Yes. Zoho Invoice is free to use. Invoice Ninja, Invoicely and Wave have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Hiveage alternatives work on Windows?
The Hiveage listing does not include a Windows app. Invoice Ninja and Zoho Invoice list one.
Which Hiveage alternatives work on macOS?
The Hiveage listing does not include a macOS app. Invoice Ninja and Zoho Invoice list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.