Sage Accounting wins on more features overall (6 vs 1, 12 tied). Below is the full feature-by-feature breakdown.
| Feature | Sage Accounting | Stripe Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan |
✗ No
30-day trial
|
✓ Yes
Free to draft; 0.5% when paid
|
| Entry paid plan |
— Paid add-on
From AU$22/mo
|
— Paid add-on
|
| Download PDF without signup |
✗ No
|
✗ No
|
| Feature | Sage Accounting | Stripe Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
| Feature | Sage Accounting | Stripe Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| ATO-compliant GST invoices |
✓ Yes
|
— Limited
|
| ABN field built in |
✓ Yes
|
— Limited
Custom field workaround
|
| Australian-focused support |
— Limited
|
— Limited
|
| Feature | Sage Accounting | Stripe Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| Bank reconciliation |
✓ Yes
|
✗ No
|
| Expense tracking |
✓ Yes
|
— Limited
|
| Payroll |
— Paid add-on
|
✗ No
|
| Inventory tracking |
✗ No
|
✗ No
|
| Feature | Sage Accounting | Stripe Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe payments |
✓ Yes
|
✓ Yes
Stripe only
|
| Mobile app |
— Limited
|
— Limited
|
| Feature | Sage Accounting | Stripe Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time |
— Limited
Account signup required
|
✗ No
Stripe Dashboard + API knowledge
|
Neither tool fits your invoicing-only workflow? Try InvoiceSonic — free for unlimited ATO-compliant tax invoices, no signup required.
Create a free invoice now →Sage Accounting starts at From AU$22/mo; Stripe Invoicing starts at 0.5% on paid invoices (on top of Stripe fees). Sage Accounting offers 30-day trial. Stripe Invoicing offers free to create; fees when paid.
For ATO-compliant GST: Sage Accounting = yes, Stripe Invoicing = limited. For native ABN field: Sage Accounting = yes, Stripe Invoicing = limited. If you operate in Australia and either tool falls short here, InvoiceSonic handles both natively — and it's free.
Most freelancers want fast invoicing without paying for full accounting. Between these two, Sage Accounting 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.
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.
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.
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.