2026 head-to-head

Clear Books vs Saasu: Which is Better in 2026?

Saasu wins on more features overall (3 vs 0, 16 tied). Below is the full feature-by-feature breakdown.

Scoreboard

0
Clear Books wins
16
Tied
3
Saasu wins

Feature-by-feature comparison

Pricing

Feature Clear Books Saasu
Free plan
✗ No
30-day trial
✗ No
Verify current trial terms
Entry paid plan
— Paid add-on
From ~AU$15/mo
— Paid add-on
See official Saasu pricing
Download PDF without signup
✗ No
✗ No

Invoicing features

Feature Clear Books Saasu
Unlimited invoices
— Limited
— Limited
Custom logo & branding
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Recurring invoices
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Email invoices to clients
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Multi-currency
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Client management
✓ Yes
✓ Yes

Australian compliance

Feature Clear Books Saasu
ATO-compliant GST invoices
— Limited
UK VAT focused
✓ Yes
ABN field built in
— Limited
Custom field workaround
✓ Yes
Australian-focused support
✗ No
✓ Yes

Accounting features

Feature Clear Books Saasu
Bank reconciliation
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Expense tracking
— Limited
— Limited
Payroll
✗ No
✗ No
Inventory tracking
✗ No
✗ No

Integrations

Feature Clear Books Saasu
Stripe payments
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Mobile app
— Limited
— Limited

Setup & support

Feature Clear Books Saasu
Setup time
— Limited
Account signup required
— Limited
Account signup required

Where Clear Books wins

Saasu matched or beat Clear Books across every category.

Where Saasu wins

  • ATO-compliant GST invoices
  • ABN field built in
  • Australian-focused support

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clear Books cheaper than Saasu?

Clear Books starts at From ~AU$15/mo; Saasu starts at See current Saasu pricing. Clear Books offers 30-day trial. Saasu offers check current trial terms.

Does Clear Books handle Australian GST and ABN better than Saasu?

For ATO-compliant GST: Clear Books = limited, Saasu = yes. For native ABN field: Clear Books = limited, Saasu = yes. If you operate in Australia and either tool falls short here, InvoiceSonic handles both natively — and it's free.

Which is better for freelancers — Clear Books or Saasu?

Most freelancers want fast invoicing without paying for full accounting. Between these two, Saasu wins more categories overall. But if you're a freelancer who just wants ATO-compliant tax invoices for free, InvoiceSonic is purpose-built for that workflow.

Can I switch from Clear Books to Saasu easily?

Do not assume a one-click migration. Confirm each product's current export and import formats, then test contacts, opening balances, unpaid invoices, tax codes, attachments and reconciliations before cancelling the old account. Keep statutory records outside both systems.

Should I use Clear Books or Saasu for invoicing only?

Both tools include more than invoicing. If invoicing is your only need, a dedicated generator can be faster and more focused than a full accounting subscription.

Is there a free alternative to both Clear Books and Saasu?

Yes — InvoiceSonic lets you create and download an invoice without signup. Its account plans have separate limits and pricing, so compare current official plans before deciding.