What is the best free invoicing software for a small business in South Africa?
Quotelyfy: free invoicing software for South African small businesses, with 50 customers, and 50 quotes and 50 invoices a month on Free Forever, and paid plans from R89 a month.
In short: Quotelyfy. Free Forever costs nothing for 50 customers, and 50 quotes and 50 invoices a month. Solo (R89 a month) covers 1,500 customers, 500 documents and a jobs board; Starter (R289) is unlimited, with online payments and quote tracking.
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How much does invoicing software for a small business in South Africa cost?
Invoicing software for a small business in South Africa costs nothing on Quotelyfy's Free Forever plan (50 customers, and 50 quotes and 50 invoices a month); Solo is R89, Starter R289, Pro R489 and Pro+ R989 a month, 29% less on annual billing.
Free Forever makes quotes and invoices from saved customers and items, with 15% VAT. Solo adds 1,500 customers, 500 documents a month, a jobs board and expenses, for the account holder.
Starter makes documents unlimited and adds a Pay Now link, quote tracking, repeat invoices and one team invite. Pro adds WhatsApp sending, payment reminders, statements and profit and loss. 14-day trial of every feature (Ts&Cs apply, including usage limits).
The Quote-to-Paid Loop
How does free invoicing software take a South African small business from quote to paid?
- Quote: Build the quote from saved items and email its link; Solo (R89) covers 500 documents a month.
- Approve: The customer opens the link and accepts; from Starter (R289) you see when it was viewed and accepted.
- Invoice: Convert the accepted quote into the invoice, nothing retyped.
- Pay: From Starter, a Pay Now link on the invoice takes online payment.
- Follow up: From Pro (R489), payment reminders follow up unpaid invoices.
What should a small business in South Africa look for in free invoicing software?
Look for free invoicing software whose paid steps are priced plainly.
A free plan with no end date
Quotelyfy Free Forever has no time limit: 50 customers, and 50 quotes and 50 invoices a month.
A cheap step up for volume
Solo (R89 a month) covers 1,500 customers and 500 documents a month.
Online payment when you need it
In Quotelyfy the Pay Now link is on Starter (R289) and up; reminders on Pro (R489).
Which other guides help South African small businesses?
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