Built for the way developers actually invoice
Most invoicing software is built for "small business" in general — which usually means features developers don't need (payroll, inventory, full accounting) and missing features they do need. Invoicely.live focuses on the invoicing problems specific to developers.
Sound familiar?
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['Tracking sprint-based work with multiple developers', 'Mixing maintenance retainers with one-off projects', 'Different rates for different team members', 'Pass-through costs (hosting, third-party APIs) need separate handling', "GitHub commits don't directly translate to invoiceable work"]
If any of those hit close to home, you're not alone. These are the top complaints we hear from developers every week. Invoicely.live was built to solve them — without the bloat of full accounting suites.
Features developers actually use
Sprint-level line items
Bill per sprint, per milestone, or per feature — flexible structure
Multi-rate support
Track senior dev hours vs junior dev hours at different rates on one invoice
Pass-through expenses
Add hosting, API fees, and third-party costs as separate line items
API for automation
Integrate with your project tracker via simple webhooks (Plus plan)
Recurring maintenance bills
Auto-invoice retainer maintenance contracts monthly
Code-as-deliverable invoicing
Track which deliverables are billed vs unbilled
The two-mode approach most successful dev shops use:
- Mode 1 — Sprint billing. 2-week sprints, fixed price per sprint based on team size. E.g., $15K for a 2-week sprint with 1 senior + 1 junior. Predictable for both sides.
- Mode 2 — Time and materials. Hourly rates, billed weekly. Used for maintenance, exploration, and contracts where scope is unclear.
- Always break out infrastructure. Hosting, AWS, third-party APIs should be pass-through. Add 10-15% margin if you handle them.
- Charge for code reviews and standups. Even client meetings are billable for many shops. Make this clear upfront.
- 50% deposit on project work. Code is your only leverage — protect yourself before writing it.
Which Invoicely.live plan fits developers?
Solo devs use Basic. 2-5 person dev shops with multiple active clients fit Standard. Larger agencies need Plus.
| Plan | Price | Best for | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Just starting out | 5 customers, 15 invoices/mo |
| Basic | $5.75/mo | Solo developers | 25 customers, 100 invoices/mo |
| Standard | $11.85/mo | Established developers | 100 customers, 200 invoices/mo |
| Plus | $24.25/mo | Agencies & teams | Unlimited everything |
💰 Average savings: $390/year vs Harvest + 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 developers 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 developers 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.