If you are searching for Invoice2go alternatives, you probably hit the wall most people hit: the invoice cap. Invoice2go's Starter plan allows 30 invoices a year. Professional allows 100. If you bill more than two clients a month, you are either paying for Premium at $39.99 a month or rationing invoices like they are a scarce resource. Neither is a good place to run a business from.
Invoice2go was one of the first mobile-first invoicing apps, and for a long time it was the default for tradespeople, mobile service pros, and freelancers who needed to send a bill from a truck or a client's kitchen. Since BILL acquired it in 2021, the product has stayed alive but the pricing has tilted toward usage limits, and the features that matter for getting paid faster have not kept pace. This guide covers what changed, what to look for in a replacement, and which alternative fits which kind of freelancer.
Why freelancers are leaving Invoice2go
The complaints cluster around four things.
The invoice limits. As of this writing, Starter ($5.99/mo) caps you at 30 invoices per year and Professional ($9.99/mo) at 100. That sounds like a lot until you realize a freelancer with six active clients on monthly billing burns through 72 invoices before adding a single deposit, milestone, or one-off job. Premium ($39.99/mo) removes the cap, but at that price you are paying more than most full-featured freelance platforms charge.
Tiered card fees. Invoice2go charges 3.5% on card payments on Starter, 3.0% on Professional, and 2.9% on Premium. The cheaper your plan, the more you pay per transaction. If you send $50,000 a year in invoices, that 0.6% gap between Starter and Premium is $300 in fees.
No proposals. Invoice2go does estimates, but a freelancer's sales document is a proposal: scope, deliverables, pricing options, and an accept button. If you win work by sending a document your client signs off on, you are running that step somewhere else and manually converting it into an invoice.
No automated follow-up. You can see that an invoice is overdue. The app will not chase it for you. That means the awkward "just checking in on this" email is still your job, which for most freelancers means it does not get sent until the invoice is 30 days late.
What to look for in an Invoice2go alternative
Before comparing tools, decide what you actually need. Most freelancers evaluating Invoice2go alternatives fall into one of three groups.
You send a lot of simple invoices and want them unlimited and cheap. You send proposals first and invoices second, and you want the two connected. Or you invoice from the field and need something fast on a phone.
Whatever group you are in, check these five things: unlimited invoices on the plan you can afford, a real payment link the client can pay without creating an account, automated reminders on overdue invoices, a proposal or estimate flow that turns into an invoice without re-typing, and a mobile app that is not an afterthought. For a full breakdown of what belongs on every invoice regardless of tool, see our freelance invoice elements checklist.
The best Invoice2go alternatives in 2026
Nvoyce: for freelancers who want proposal to paid in one flow
Nvoyce is built around a single loop: send a proposal, client accepts, invoice generates automatically with a Stripe payment link, and automated follow-ups run until the money lands. There are no invoice caps on either plan. Solo is $19.99 a month with unlimited documents and every feature. Team is $39.99 a month for small agencies.
The part Invoice2go users notice first is that the AI writes the invoice and proposal copy from a few notes, so you are not filling in a template line by line. The part they notice second is that overdue invoices get chased automatically, with reminder emails going out at set intervals so you never have to write the awkward one yourself. If you have ever wondered how to follow up on an unpaid invoice without sounding rude, the answer here is that you mostly do not have to.
Nvoyce also supports deposits, installments, and milestone billing, all of which matter more for project-based work than for retail-style invoicing. iOS app is live, so field invoicing works.
Where it is not the right fit: if you need inventory tracking, full double-entry accounting, or expense categorization for tax time, Nvoyce does one job on purpose. Pair it with an accountant or a bookkeeping tool.
Wave: for unlimited free invoices, with caveats
Wave still offers free invoicing with no cap, which makes it the obvious first stop for anyone escaping Invoice2go's limits. The catch is that Wave's free tier has narrowed over time and the payments side has had well-documented issues with holds. It also does not chase payments for you. We covered this in Wave is not actually free anymore. If you only need to send a handful of invoices and are comfortable doing your own follow-up, it works.
Zoho Invoice: for solo freelancers who want free and do not mind the ecosystem
Zoho Invoice is free for solo users and includes recurring invoices, expenses, and time tracking. It is a strong option if you plan to grow into other Zoho products. It is a weaker option if you just want something clean and fast, because the interface reflects a much larger suite.
Square Invoices: for people who also take in-person payments
If you sell at events or take card payments face to face, Square Invoices is free and connects to the hardware you already own. It is built for a cash-register model of business, though, and does not handle proposals, scope, or project-based billing well. Our take: Square Invoices is built for the cash register, not your client work.
FreshBooks: for freelancers who want light accounting bundled in
FreshBooks is polished and includes expenses, time tracking, and reports. The lowest plan caps billable clients at five, which for many freelancers is the same problem as Invoice2go's invoice cap wearing a different hat. If you have fewer than five clients and want accounting features, it is a reasonable choice.
How to switch without losing your history
Export your client list and invoice history from Invoice2go as CSV before your plan renews. Keep the PDFs of every sent invoice for your records; the IRS recommends keeping business records for at least three years, and paid invoices are part of that. Set up your new tool with your logo, payment terms, and default line items before you send anything, then send the next invoice from the new system rather than trying to migrate everything at once. If you are mid-way through a project, finish billing it where you started and move new clients over first.
For a deeper walkthrough, read how to export your data and switch without losing anything.
Stop paying per invoice. Start getting paid.
Invoice2go's limits made sense when the goal was to sell a simple app to people who send a few bills a month. If you are a working freelancer, the ceiling is the problem. Nvoyce gives you unlimited proposals and invoices, a payment link on every one, and automated follow-up until it is paid. Try it free for 7 days at nvoyce.ai. No credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Invoice2go still have an invoice limit?
Yes. As of this writing, the Starter plan allows 30 invoices per year and Professional allows 100. Only the Premium plan at $39.99 a month is unlimited. Check the Invoice2go pricing page for current numbers.
What is the cheapest unlimited alternative to Invoice2go?
Wave and Zoho Invoice both offer free plans without invoice caps. Both require you to handle payment follow-up yourself, and Wave's payment processing has had holds reported by users. If you want unlimited invoices plus automated reminders and proposals, Nvoyce Solo is $19.99 a month.
Can I move my clients from Invoice2go to another app?
Yes. Export your client list as a CSV from Invoice2go, then import it into your new tool or add clients as you invoice them. Keep PDF copies of past invoices for your records.
Does Nvoyce work on a phone like Invoice2go?
Yes. Nvoyce has an iOS app and a mobile-friendly web dashboard, so you can send a proposal or invoice from a job site and get paid by payment link.
Is there a free trial?
Nvoyce offers a 7-day free trial with full Solo access and no credit card required.
What card processing fee does Nvoyce charge?
Nvoyce uses Stripe payment links, so Stripe's standard processing rate applies to card payments. There is no plan-based markup, unlike Invoice2go's tiered 2.9% to 3.5% structure.