2026 head-to-head

Invoicely vs SumUp Invoicing: Which is Better in 2026?

Invoicely wins on more features overall (4 vs 1, 14 tied). Below is the full feature-by-feature breakdown.

Scoreboard

4
Invoicely wins
14
Tied
1
SumUp Invoicing wins

Feature-by-feature comparison

Pricing

Feature Invoicely SumUp Invoicing
Free plan
— Limited
5 invoices/mo, 3 clients
✓ Yes
Free for SumUp merchants
Entry paid plan
— Paid add-on
Plus AU$9.99/mo
— Paid add-on
Download PDF without signup
✗ No
✗ No

Invoicing features

Feature Invoicely SumUp Invoicing
Unlimited invoices
— Limited
5/mo on free
— 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 Invoicely SumUp Invoicing
ATO-compliant GST invoices
✓ Yes
— Limited
ABN field built in
✓ Yes
— Limited
Australian-focused support
✓ Yes
— Limited

Accounting features

Feature Invoicely SumUp Invoicing
Bank reconciliation
✗ No
✗ No
Expense tracking
— Limited
— Limited
Payroll
✗ No
✗ No
Inventory tracking
✗ No
✗ No

Integrations

Feature Invoicely SumUp Invoicing
Stripe payments
✓ Yes
✗ No
SumUp payments
Mobile app
— Limited
— Limited

Setup & support

Feature Invoicely SumUp Invoicing
Setup time
— Limited
Account signup required
— Limited
Account signup required

Where Invoicely wins

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

Where SumUp Invoicing wins

  • Free 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 Invoicely cheaper than SumUp Invoicing?

Invoicely starts at Free; Plus from AU$9.99/mo; SumUp Invoicing starts at Free (card fees apply). Invoicely offers free for 3 clients, 5 invoices/mo. SumUp Invoicing offers free invoicing for sumup merchants.

Does Invoicely handle Australian GST and ABN better than SumUp Invoicing?

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

Which is better for freelancers — Invoicely or SumUp Invoicing?

Most freelancers want fast invoicing without paying for full accounting. Between these two, Invoicely 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 Invoicely to SumUp Invoicing 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 Invoicely or SumUp Invoicing 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 Invoicely and SumUp Invoicing?

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.