2026 head-to-head

Inv24 vs Square Invoices: Which is Better in 2026?

Inv24 wins on more features overall (2 vs 1, 16 tied). Below is the full feature-by-feature breakdown.

Scoreboard

2
Inv24 wins
16
Tied
1
Square Invoices wins

Feature-by-feature comparison

Pricing

Feature Inv24 Square Invoices
Free plan
✓ Yes
Branded/ad-supported
✓ Yes
Free creation; 2.2% on payments
Entry paid plan
— Paid add-on
Premium ~AU$5/mo
✓ Yes
Per-transaction fees only
Download PDF without signup
✗ No
✗ No

Invoicing features

Feature Inv24 Square Invoices
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 Inv24 Square Invoices
ATO-compliant GST invoices
— Limited
— Limited
ABN field built in
— Limited
Custom field workaround
✗ No
Australian-focused support
— Limited
— Limited

Accounting features

Feature Inv24 Square Invoices
Bank reconciliation
✗ No
✗ No
Expense tracking
— Limited
— Limited
Payroll
✗ No
✗ No
Inventory tracking
✗ No
✗ No

Integrations

Feature Inv24 Square Invoices
Stripe payments
✓ Yes
✗ No
Square payments only
Mobile app
— Limited
— Limited

Setup & support

Feature Inv24 Square Invoices
Setup time
— Limited
Account signup required
— Limited
Account signup required

Where Inv24 wins

  • ABN field built in
  • Stripe payments

Where Square Invoices wins

  • Entry paid plan

A third option: InvoiceSonic, free

Neither tool fits your invoicing-only workflow? Try InvoiceSonic — free for unlimited ATO-compliant tax invoices, no signup required.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Inv24 cheaper than Square Invoices?

Inv24 starts at Free; Premium from ~AU$5/mo; Square Invoices starts at Free (2.2% per paid invoice). Inv24 offers free with ads/branding. Square Invoices offers free to create — fees on card payments.

Does Inv24 handle Australian GST and ABN better than Square Invoices?

For ATO-compliant GST: Inv24 = limited, Square Invoices = limited. For native ABN field: Inv24 = limited, Square Invoices = no. If you operate in Australia and either tool falls short here, InvoiceSonic handles both natively — and it's free.

Which is better for freelancers — Inv24 or Square Invoices?

Most freelancers want fast invoicing without paying for full accounting. Between these two, Inv24 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 Inv24 to Square Invoices easily?

Both Inv24 and Square Invoices let you export client lists and invoice history (usually as CSV). Migration takes an afternoon for most small businesses. If you're considering switching anyway, it might be worth evaluating InvoiceSonic as a free alternative for invoicing while keeping your accountant's tool of choice for bookkeeping.

Should I use Inv24 or Square Invoices for invoicing only?

Both tools are accounting-first platforms; their invoicing modules are a subset of what they do. If invoicing is your only need, a free dedicated invoice generator like InvoiceSonic is usually faster, cheaper, and more focused — without paying for bookkeeping, payroll, or inventory features you won't use.

Is there a free alternative to both Inv24 and Square Invoices?

Yes — InvoiceSonic is free for unlimited Australian-compliant invoices with no signup required for PDF download. You can run it alongside or instead of paid accounting platforms.