Open-source invoicing with self-host option
Invoice Ninja appeals to developers who want self-hosting or white-label invoicing. InvoiceSonic is simpler for Australian businesses that want ATO-ready invoices instantly without server maintenance.
| Feature | InvoiceSonic | Invoice Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan |
— Limited
First PDF without an account; free account includes 3 invoices a month
|
✓ Yes
Self-hosted free; cloud Pro paid
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| Entry paid plan |
✓ Yes
Flat Pro subscription; see current local pricing
|
— Paid add-on
Pro ~AU$12/mo
|
| Download PDF without signup |
✓ Yes
|
✗ No
|
| Feature | InvoiceSonic | Invoice Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited invoices |
✓ Yes
Unlimited saved invoices on the Pro plan
|
— Limited
|
| Custom logo & branding |
✓ Yes
|
— Paid add-on
White-label on higher tiers
|
| Recurring invoices |
✓ Yes
Pro plan
|
✓ Yes
|
| Email invoices to clients |
✓ Yes
|
✓ Yes
|
| Multi-currency |
✓ Yes
|
✓ Yes
|
| Client management |
✓ Yes
|
✓ Yes
|
| Feature | InvoiceSonic | Invoice Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax, GST and VAT fields |
✓ Yes
|
— Limited
Configurable tax rates
|
| Country-ready business ID fields |
✓ Yes
Includes ABN and other country-specific identifiers
|
— Limited
Custom field workaround
|
| Country-specific invoice setup |
✓ Yes
|
— Limited
|
| Feature | InvoiceSonic | Invoice Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Bank reconciliation |
✗ No
We focus on invoicing, not bookkeeping
|
✗ No
|
| Expense tracking |
✗ No
|
— Limited
|
| Payroll |
✗ No
|
✗ No
|
| Inventory tracking |
✗ No
|
✗ No
|
| Feature | InvoiceSonic | Invoice Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Choice of payment method |
✓ Yes
Add bank or payment-app instructions; InvoiceSonic does not process the payment
|
✓ Yes
|
| Mobile app |
✓ Yes
Native iPhone and iPad app plus the browser app
|
— Limited
|
| Feature | InvoiceSonic | Invoice Ninja |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time |
✓ Yes
Under 2 minutes
|
— Limited
Account signup required
|
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 →The self-hosted edition is free. Managed cloud hosting requires a Pro subscription. InvoiceSonic is free in the browser with no server setup.
InvoiceSonic — native ABN/GST fields and tax invoice wording without configuration. Invoice Ninja works but needs manual tax setup.