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Tushar Imran
Tushar Imran

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How I Built a Zero-Registration Free Invoice Maker for Freelancers

As a developer and freelancer, I’ve always found it annoying to sign up for a complex accounting tool just to send a simple invoice. Most "free" tools have hidden limits or watermarks that ruin the professional look.

To solve this for myself and the community, I built FreeOnlineInvoiceMaker.com.

Why did I build this?
The goal was simple: Speed and Privacy.

  • No Sign-up: You don't need to give your email or create an account.
  • Privacy First: Your data stays in your browser session while you generate the PDF.
  • Professional Output: Clean, minimalist PDF designs that look great for clients.

The Tech Stack
I used Laravel for the backend logic because of its robustness and ease of handling PDF generation. I wanted the UI to be extremely lightweight so that even on a slow connection, a freelancer could generate an invoice in under 60 seconds.

Key Features:

  • Instant PDF download.
  • Custom logo upload.
  • Supports multiple currencies.
  • 100% Free with no hidden catch.

I’m sharing this tool today to get some feedback from this amazing community. If you are a freelancer, please give it a try for your next billing!

Check it out here: https://freeonlineinvoicemaker.com

I'd love to hear your thoughts: What other features should I add? (e.g., Tax calculations, recurring items, etc.)

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