Built for the way contractors actually invoice
Most invoicing software is built for "small business" in general — which usually means features contractors don't need (payroll, inventory, full accounting) and missing features they do need. Invoicely.live focuses on the invoicing problems specific to contractors.
Sound familiar?
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['Materials and labor have different tax rules', "Progress billing requires tracking what's been billed vs completed", 'Change orders mid-project complicate invoicing', 'Customers want detailed breakdowns to verify charges', 'Permits, subcontractors, and pass-through costs add complexity']
If any of those hit close to home, you're not alone. These are the top complaints we hear from contractors every week. Invoicely.live was built to solve them — without the bloat of full accounting suites.
Features contractors actually use
Materials + labor breakdown
Itemize each parts charge and labor block separately with different tax rates
Progress billing
Bill 25% / 50% / 75% / 100% as work completes — track what's already invoiced
Change order tracking
Add change orders as new line items on the next invoice — keeps audit trail
Per-project quotes
Detailed quotes with materials list — convert to invoice as work progresses
Tax per line item
Different tax rates for materials (VAT/sales tax) vs labor (often exempt)
Bank wire details
Include IBAN, SWIFT, or bank routing number directly on every invoice
Construction and contracting has unique invoicing complexity:
- Always quote before starting. A signed quote is your contract. No work without one — even for repeat customers.
- Require materials cost upfront. 30-50% to cover parts before you order them. You don't want to be on the hook for $5,000 of lumber if the client cancels.
- Progress billing. Bill 25/50/75/100% milestones for jobs over 4 weeks. Improves cash flow.
- Charge for change orders. Verbally agreed changes still need to appear in writing on the next invoice. Otherwise you'll forget half of them.
- Reverse charge VAT (UK construction). Since 2021, B2B construction services in the UK use the domestic reverse charge — your customer accounts for VAT.
Which Invoicely.live plan fits contractors?
Most independent contractors fit on the Basic plan. Larger contractors with subcontractors and 100+ active jobs benefit from Standard or Plus.
| Plan | Price | Best for | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Just starting out | 5 customers, 15 invoices/mo |
| Basic | $5.75/mo | Solo contractors | 25 customers, 100 invoices/mo |
| Standard | $11.85/mo | Established contractors | 100 customers, 200 invoices/mo |
| Plus | $24.25/mo | Agencies & teams | Unlimited everything |
💰 Average savings: $300/year vs Jobber + QuickBooks combined. Compared to using FreshBooks, QuickBooks, or similar full accounting platforms.
Start invoicing in 2 minutes
Free plan, no credit card. Set up your business profile and send your first invoice today.
Frequently asked questions
Is the free plan really free?
Yes. 5 customers, 15 invoices per month, no credit card required, no time limits. Works forever for solo contractors starting out.
Can I accept credit card payments?
Yes. Connect your Stripe account in 2 minutes. Clients pay via a "Pay Now" link on the invoice. Stripe's standard fees apply (2.9% + 30¢ in the US, lower internationally) — we don't add a markup.
Does this work for clients in other countries?
Yes. 21 currencies supported including USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, MAD, AED, INR, and more. PDF invoices work for clients anywhere — multi-language is on the roadmap.
Can I migrate from another tool?
Yes. We accept CSV imports for both customers and invoices. Most contractors migrate from Excel, Word, or another invoicing tool in under 15 minutes.
Do you offer a free invoice generator?
Yes — our free invoice generator works with no signup. Make a one-off invoice in 30 seconds. For sending invoices regularly with payment tracking, sign up for the free plan.