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InvoiceOcean alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best InvoiceOcean 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."

InvoiceOcean compared with 5 alternatives: Invoice Ninja, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Simple, Invoicely and Billdu.

InvoiceOcean has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
InvoiceOceanThis toolFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Invoice NinjaFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Zoho InvoiceFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Invoice SimpleFree trial · from $6.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
InvoicelyFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BillduFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

InvoiceOcean starts at $9 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: Zoho Invoice and Invoice Simple.

Invoice Ninja scores higher without starting lower. Invoicely and Billdu start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessInvoiceOceanInvoice NinjaZoho InvoiceInvoice SimpleInvoicelyBilldu

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How each one differs from InvoiceOcean

  1. 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 also covers time tracking and quotes and estimates.
    • Invoice Ninja does not cover reports and inventory, which InvoiceOcean does.

    Suits: Freelancers with a handful of clients who want a free invoicing tool

    Invoice Ninja vs InvoiceOceanInvoice Ninja pricing and details

  2. 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 also covers time tracking.
    • Zoho Invoice does not cover inventory, which InvoiceOcean does.

    Suits: Freelancers who send fewer than 500 invoices a year

    Zoho Invoice vs InvoiceOceanZoho Invoice pricing and details

  3. Invoice Simple

    Mobile and web invoice maker with monthly invoice caps

    • Invoice Simple starts at $6.99 per month, as listed in the US App Store.
    • Invoice Simple has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike InvoiceOcean.
    • Invoice Simple also covers templates and quotes and estimates.
    • Invoice Simple does not cover expense tracking and inventory, which InvoiceOcean does.

    Suits: Tradespeople and side businesses invoicing from a phone

    Invoice Simple vs InvoiceOceanInvoice Simple pricing and details

  4. Invoicely

    Invoicing, estimates and expense tracking with a free plan

    • Invoicely starts at $7.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Invoicely also covers time tracking and quotes and estimates.
    • Invoicely does not cover inventory, which InvoiceOcean does.

    Suits: Freelancers and very small businesses that send a few invoices a month

    Invoicely vs InvoiceOceanInvoicely pricing and details

  5. Billdu

    Invoice maker for freelancers and small businesses

    • Billdu starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually ($7.99 billed monthly).
    • Billdu has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike InvoiceOcean.
    • Billdu also covers quotes and estimates.
    • Billdu does not cover inventory, which InvoiceOcean does.

    Suits: Freelancers who invoice from a phone

    Billdu vs InvoiceOceanBilldu pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in InvoiceOcean

  • The free plan stops at 3 invoices a month, and reports are not included.
  • The listed monthly figures are for a 12-month subscription, in net amounts before tax.
  • Basic allows only 1 user; 3 users need Professional and unlimited users need Enterprise.
InvoiceOcean pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to InvoiceOcean?

The alternatives to InvoiceOcean in this directory are Invoice Ninja, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Simple, Invoicely and Billdu. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with InvoiceOcean.

Is there a free alternative to InvoiceOcean?

Yes. Zoho Invoice is free to use. Invoice Ninja and Invoicely have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which InvoiceOcean alternatives work on Windows?

The InvoiceOcean listing does not include a Windows app. Invoice Ninja and Zoho Invoice list one.

Which InvoiceOcean alternatives work on macOS?

The InvoiceOcean 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.