Yes. The free version makes a complete invoice with no account. A one-time $9 Pro version adds quotes, all four layouts and removes the watermark.

FreshBooks or Wave for freelancers?

Wave is the stronger free option if you want cloud invoicing with payments. FreshBooks is better if you need full accounting. InvoicePro is the choice if you want offline, private, no-account invoicing.

Does InvoicePro replace both?

For invoicing and quotes, yes. It is not bookkeeping, bank-feed reconciliation or a payment processor.

Completely. Zero network requests — nothing uploaded.

Use your browser print dialog and save as PDF.

FreshBooks vs Wave vs InvoicePro — Best Invoicing for Freelancers

Three different takes on "free invoicing"

FreshBooks charges a monthly subscription and is best described as full accounting software. Wave is genuinely free and strong — its catch is that it is a cloud account monetised by payment processing and payroll. Both are widely used, and both require a login that stores your invoices and client data on their servers.

InvoicePro takes a different position: it is one HTML file that makes invoices and quotes in your browser with zero network requests. No account, no subscription, no cloud. Pay $9 once for Pro. The right choice depends on what "free" means to you: free pricing, or free from accounts and cloud lock-in.

FreshBooks vs Wave vs. InvoicePro at a glance

	FreshBooks vs Wave	InvoicePro
Tool	FreshBooks	Wave
Cost	Monthly subscription	Free (cloud)
Account required	Yes	Yes
Where data lives	FreshBooks cloud	Wave cloud
Works offline	No	No
Invoices & quotes	Yes	Invoices only
Logo & tax	Yes	Yes
Multi-currency	Yes	Yes
Best for	Full accounting	Free cloud invoicing

FreshBooks and Wave plans and features change over time — check their sites for current details.

Where InvoicePro wins

No account, ever

Open and invoice immediately — no sign-up, no email, no login.

Stays private

Your client names and amounts never leave your computer.

Works offline

Save the file and bill clients anywhere with no internet.

One-time price

$9 once. No monthly fee, no "free trial ending" notice.

Invoice or quote

Both modes in one tool, plus four professional layouts.

12 currencies

Bill international clients without conversion.

When FreshBooks or Wave is the better pick

FreshBooks is worth the subscription if you need full accounting with bank feeds and a bookkeeper-friendly setup. Wave is ideal if you want free cloud invoicing with built-in payment collection. InvoicePro is for freelancers who specifically want invoicing that is offline, private and a one-time purchase.

Switching is one click

Nothing to import — open the generator and send your next invoice now. Get the single tool for $9, or all five in the $39 Freelance Tools Suite.

Frequently asked questions

Is InvoicePro free?: Yes. The free version makes a complete invoice with no account. A one-time $9 Pro version adds quotes, all four layouts and removes the watermark.
FreshBooks or Wave for freelancers?: Wave is the stronger free option if you want cloud invoicing with payments. FreshBooks is better if you need full accounting. InvoicePro is the choice if you want offline, private, no-account invoicing.
Does InvoicePro replace both?: For invoicing and quotes, yes. It is not bookkeeping, bank-feed reconciliation or a payment processor.
Is my data private?: Completely. Zero network requests — nothing uploaded.
How do I get a PDF?: Use your browser print dialog and save as PDF.

More free tools for freelancers

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FreshBooks vs Wave vs InvoicePro: which invoicing tool is right for you?