Features/Invoicing
Billing Features

Invoicing

Invoicing lets you bill customers for services, deposits, or purchases. Send professional invoices by email and let customers pay online.

Why It Matters

  • Bill for services rendered
  • Collect deposits and balances
  • Professional appearance
  • Track what's owed and paid
  • Get paid faster with online payments

Key Capabilities

Invoice Creation

Build itemized invoices

Email Delivery

Send invoices electronically

Online Payment

Customers pay via link

Payment Terms

Net-30, due on receipt, custom

Reminders

Automatic overdue notices

Deposits

Request partial payment upfront

Provider Comparison

square

Excellent free invoicing. Professional templates, online payments, reminders, and milestone billing.

Limitations: Very full-featured for free

shopify

Basic invoicing capabilities. Better for product sales than service invoicing.

Limitations: Not invoicing-focused

lightspeed

Some invoicing for special orders and layaway. Not primary use case.

Limitations: Limited invoice features

toast

Not designed for invoicing. Restaurant transactions are immediate.

Limitations: Wrong tool for invoicing

clover

Invoice apps available. Virtual Terminal can send payment requests.

Limitations: Not core functionality

Common Questions

POS invoicing vs accounting software?

POS invoicing (Square) is great for simple needs and integrates with transactions. Heavier invoicing needs may want QuickBooks or FreshBooks, which offer more accounting features.

How do I get customers to pay faster?

Include payment link in invoice. Offer small discount for quick payment. Set up automatic reminders. Require deposits for large projects.

Best For

  • Service businesses
  • Contractors
  • B2B
  • Special orders
  • Professional services