2026 comparison

InvoiceSonic vs Hnry: Which is Better in 2026?

Set-and-forget tax + invoicing for AU/NZ contractors

Scoreboard

InvoiceSonic wins

Tied

Hnry wins

TLDR

Hnry and InvoiceSonic solve different problems. Hnry is a managed service — they handle PAYG, GST, super, and tax filings for you in exchange for 1% of income. InvoiceSonic is a free invoice generator — you handle your own tax and admin. Pick Hnry if you want to hand off tax compliance entirely; pick InvoiceSonic if you have your own accountant or just want a fast invoice tool.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Pricing

Feature	InvoiceSonic	Hnry
Free plan	✓ Yes Unlimited free invoice generator, no signup required	✗ No
Entry paid plan	✓ Yes $12/month for Pro features	— Paid add-on 1% of income, capped at AU$1,500/year
Download PDF without signup	✓ Yes	✗ No

Invoicing features

Feature	InvoiceSonic	Hnry
Unlimited invoices	✓ Yes No monthly cap on the free generator	✓ Yes
Custom logo & branding	✓ Yes	— Limited Logo only — limited template control
Recurring invoices	✓ Yes Pro plan	✓ Yes
Email invoices to clients	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Multi-currency	✓ Yes	— Limited
Client management	✓ Yes	✓ Yes

Australian compliance

Feature	InvoiceSonic	Hnry
ATO-compliant GST invoices	✓ Yes	✓ Yes GST registered and managed on your behalf
ABN field built in	✓ Yes	✓ Yes
Australian-focused support	✓ Yes	✓ Yes

Accounting features

Feature	InvoiceSonic	Hnry
Bank reconciliation	✗ No We focus on invoicing, not bookkeeping	✓ Yes Built into the Hnry bank account
Expense tracking	✗ No	✓ Yes
Payroll	✗ No	✗ No You are the contractor — no employee payroll
Inventory tracking	✗ No	✗ No

Integrations

Feature	InvoiceSonic	Hnry
Stripe payments	✓ Yes	— Limited
Mobile app	— Limited Mobile-optimised web app, no native app yet	✓ Yes

Setup & support

Feature	InvoiceSonic	Hnry
Setup time	✓ Yes Under 2 minutes	— Limited KYC and bank-account setup, ~30 min

When Hnry is the better pick

✓You want PAYG, GST, and super filed automatically for you
✓You hate doing tax admin and will pay 1% to outsource it
✓You want a single bank account that auto-deducts tax from every payment
✓You are a high-earning contractor wanting ATO-managed compliance

Where Hnry falls short

✗1% of income fee adds up fast — AU$100k income = AU$1,000/yr
✗No free tier at all
✗Locks you into the Hnry workflow (their bank account, their portal)
✗Less invoice customisation than InvoiceSonic or Xero
✗Overkill if you already have an accountant

Try InvoiceSonic free — no credit card, no signup

Create a professional ATO-compliant tax invoice in under 2 minutes. Download as PDF and send to your client today.

Create a free invoice now →

Frequently asked questions

Is Hnry cheaper than InvoiceSonic?

No. Hnry costs 1% of your income (capped AU$1,500/year). InvoiceSonic is free. But Hnry includes managed tax filing, which InvoiceSonic does not.

Does InvoiceSonic file taxes like Hnry?

No. InvoiceSonic is purely an invoicing tool. Hnry is a managed tax service — they file your PAYG, GST, and super. If you want that hands-off compliance, Hnry is the right choice.

Can I use InvoiceSonic with my Hnry account?

You can — but Hnry has invoicing built in, so most Hnry users stick with their portal. InvoiceSonic is a fit if you want richer invoice templates or want to leave Hnry without losing invoicing.

Which is better for new contractors?

Depends on whether you want to learn tax admin. Hnry hands it off for 1% of income. InvoiceSonic + a good accountant is cheaper but requires more self-management.