A Free Alternative to Invoicely: Simple Invoice Tool

Daniel Apodaca — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 17:52:44 +0000

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to generate professional invoices? Meet Invoice Tool, a free and open-source solution designed to streamline your invoicing needs.

Why I Created This Tool

A while back, I was using Invoicely for my invoices. While it worked well, I eventually hit the free version’s invoice limit. Instead of upgrading to a paid plan, I decided to create my own alternative that’s:

Simple to use.
Free for everyone.
Open-source, so others can contribute or customize it.

Features of Invoice Tool

Create invoices by filling out basic details like dates, items, and buyer info.
Real-time preview while you type.
Download invoices as PDF files.
Secure login with Supabase to save your invoice history.
Supports multiple currencies.

Why Choose Invoice Tool?

Invoice Tool is perfect for freelancers, small business owners, or anyone who needs an easy-to-use invoicing tool without complex features or paywalls. It’s built to be a lightweight, no-frills alternative to Invoicely.

Try It Out

Support the Project

If you like the tool, consider supporting its development:

Contribute

This project is open-source, and contributions are welcome! Check out the GitHub repo to report issues or submit pull requests.

Let me know what you think, and feel free to share the tool with anyone who might find it helpful!

🚀 Introducing the Invoice Tool: Generate Professional Invoices in Minutes

Daniel Apodaca — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 02:55:52 +0000

As developers and freelancers, managing invoices can often feel like a tedious task. Whether you're a solopreneur or a small business owner, generating and managing invoices should be quick and painless. That's why I built the Invoice Tool – a simple, fast, and effective solution for creating professional invoices.

🎯 What is the Invoice Tool?

The Invoice Tool is an easy-to-use, web-based tool that allows you to quickly create and download professional invoices in PDF format. With a focus on simplicity, this tool makes invoicing hassle-free so you can spend more time doing what you love — coding, building, and growing your business!

Key Features:

Fast Invoice Generation: Just input basic details like your business info, customer info, items, quantity, and rates — and get an invoice preview instantly.
Download PDF: Once you're happy with the invoice, download it as a professional PDF in seconds.
Invoice History: Log in to your account, and we'll save all your invoices in a history for easy access later (powered by Supabase).
Free & Open Source: Completely free to use and open-source! Contributions are welcome if you'd like to improve it further.
Simple, No-Frills: It’s built to be a super-basic alternative to more complex tools like Invoicely, designed to get you in and out quickly.

⚡ Why Choose the Invoice Tool?

Many invoicing tools out there are bloated with features you don’t need or require monthly subscriptions. If you’re a freelancer or small business owner looking for a quick, no-cost solution, this tool is perfect for you!

Open Source: You can host it yourself or use the public version.
Real-Time Previews: See your invoice instantly with the live preview feature.
No Sign-Up Required: You can create invoices without needing to sign up, but signing up lets you access your invoice history anytime.
Lightweight: This tool is designed to be fast and easy to use without any unnecessary complexity.

💡 Why I Built the Invoice Tool

I was initially using Invoicely, a popular invoice generation tool, to create invoices for my freelancing work. However, once I reached the limit of free invoices, I realized that I was being restricted by the platform’s pricing model. That’s when I decided to take matters into my own hands and create a simple, free, and open-source alternative that could help other freelancers and small business owners without the burden of hidden fees or subscriptions.

Thus, Invoice Tool was born!

💡 Getting Started

Getting started with the Invoice Tool is a breeze:

Visit Invoice Tool Demo to open the tool.
Enter Your Details: Input your business and client information along with items, quantity, and rate.
Preview: Instantly see how your invoice looks with a real-time preview.
Download as PDF: When you're satisfied with your invoice, just hit the "Download" button to get it in PDF format.
Sign Up (Optional): If you'd like to save your invoices for future reference, sign up and access your invoice history anytime.

🛠️ How It Was Built

I built this tool using Vue 3, Supabase for the backend, and Tailwind CSS for styling. The idea was to keep it simple and fast while ensuring that it was easy to use without too many dependencies.

Feel free to check out the source code on GitHub if you’re interested in how it works or if you’d like to contribute.

GitHub Repository

🔗 Links

🚀 Conclusion

The Invoice Tool is perfect for freelancers, small business owners, and anyone in need of a quick, free solution for generating invoices. It's fast, simple, and gets the job done without the hassle. Try it out today and say goodbye to complicated invoicing systems!

Let me know your thoughts or if you’d like to contribute. Happy invoicing! 🎉

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