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You're not buying invoicing software. You're renting it.
Most invoicing tools charge every month — often just to put your own logo on your own invoice. Add it up over the years you'll actually be freelancing and the number gets uncomfortable. See what you're really on the hook for, versus paying once.
Billfold is free to use, with a one-time $29 to unlock your own branding and unlimited history — forever, no renewal. Prices in USD.
Over that time you'd save
vs. paying $19/month for 5 years
Start free in your browser →No account. Keep the branding-free version free forever, or unlock Pro once.
Why "cheap monthly" isn't cheap
A subscription reframes a tool you use for two minutes a month as a permanent line item on your books. Nineteen dollars feels trivial in isolation; across a freelancing career it's the price of a decent laptop — paid out for software you could replace in an afternoon. And the thing you're usually paying to unlock, month after month, is simply the right to put your logo on your invoice.
The other cost is quieter: your entire client list and billing history sit on their servers, which is why leaving later means an export, a migration, and hoping nothing breaks. A tool that runs in your browser and charges once removes both problems at the same time — there's no meter running, and there's no server holding your data hostage.
Common questions
Is Billfold actually free, or is this a trial?
The core tool is free forever — unlimited invoices, PDF export, multiple currencies, tax and discount. There's no trial clock. A one-time $29 Pro unlock adds your own logo and brand colour, removes the small footer, and gives unlimited saved history. No subscription, ever.
What happens to my data if I stop paying?
Nothing, because there's nothing to stop paying and no server holding your data. Your invoices and clients live in your own browser. With most subscription tools, lapsing means losing access to data stored in their cloud; with Billfold there's no such lever to pull.
Can it really replace my current invoicing app?
For the core job — creating clean, branded, tax-aware invoices and quotes and exporting PDFs — yes, and it works offline. If you depend on server-side features like hosted client portals or automated recurring billing, keep those in mind; Billfold deliberately trades them for privacy and a one-time price.
Does this calculator send my numbers anywhere?
No. It runs entirely in your browser on your device. Nothing is uploaded or logged, because the tool has no server.
Stop the meter. Keep your data.
Open Billfold, make an invoice in about a minute, and never think about a renewal again. Free to start, in your browser, nothing uploaded.
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