Built for the way designers actually invoice
Most invoicing software is built for "small business" in general — which usually means features designers don't need (payroll, inventory, full accounting) and missing features they do need. Invoicely.live focuses on the invoicing problems specific to designers.
Sound familiar?
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['Generic invoice software has ugly templates that contradict your brand', 'Clients ask for revision after revision without understanding the cost', 'Scope creep — "can you just change the colors?"', 'Tracking time per project is tedious', 'Different clients require different rate structures']
If any of those hit close to home, you're not alone. These are the top complaints we hear from designers every week. Invoicely.live was built to solve them — without the bloat of full accounting suites.
Features designers actually use
4 designer-grade templates
Modern, Classic, Minimal, Bold — all flat, clean, and customizable with your colors
Custom logo and brand colors
Upload your logo and pick from 8 accent colors that flow through every PDF
Phase-based invoicing
Bill 50% on approval, 50% on delivery — split invoices easily
Revision tracking
Add revision rounds as line items so clients see what extra rounds cost
Beautiful PDF output
Tabular numerals, proper kerning, generous whitespace — designed by a designer
Quote → Invoice
Convert accepted quotes to invoices in one click — preserves all line items
Most designers under-price because they bill hourly. Better structures:
- Value-based pricing. Charge based on what the design is worth to the client, not how long it took. A logo that sells $1M in product is worth more than a logo that sells $1K.
- Project + revision rounds. Quote a base price including 2 revision rounds. Each additional round is $X extra. Caps scope creep.
- Retainer agreements. Monthly retainer for ongoing clients (e.g. $2,500/mo for 20 design hours). Predictable income.
- Day rate. $1,000-2,500/day. Simple to communicate, easy to track, no scope arguments.
- Tiered packages. Logo only ($X), Logo + brand guide ($Y), Full brand identity ($Z). Steers clients to the upgraded tier.
Which Invoicely.live plan fits designers?
Designers usually fit on Basic ($5.75/mo) for solo work or Standard ($11.85/mo) for small studios with 25-100 active clients.
| Plan | Price | Best for | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Just starting out | 5 customers, 15 invoices/mo |
| Basic | $5.75/mo | Solo designers | 25 customers, 100 invoices/mo |
| Standard | $11.85/mo | Established designers | 100 customers, 200 invoices/mo |
| Plus | $24.25/mo | Agencies & teams | Unlimited everything |
💰 Average savings: $240/year vs FreshBooks. 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 designers 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 designers 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.