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Invio vs Rounded

Invio vs Rounded Which fits Australian sole traders?

Rounded is a well-built bookkeeping app for Aussie sole traders, from A$23.95/month - bank feeds, BAS pre-fill, tax estimates. Invio is simple invoicing at a flat price, for tradies and freelancers who mainly need to quote, invoice, and get paid without paying for accounting features they never open.

Free plan - flat pricing - keep your own accountant

Quick Verdict

Different tools for different needs

Rounded and Invio serve different jobs. The right choice depends on whether you need bookkeeping or just clean invoicing.

Choose Invio if...

You mainly need to send tax invoices, quotes, and payment reminders. You handle BAS with a tax agent or the ATO directly, and want unlimited invoicing for less than Rounded's cheapest plan - with voice invoicing and a lead-capture widget on top.

Choose Rounded if...

You want bank feeds, auto GST tracking, a pre-filled BAS, and tax estimates built into the same tool you invoice from - a fuller bookkeeping product, not just invoicing.

Comparison

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureInvioRounded
Starting priceA$0/mo (Free) - A$19/mo (Pro)A$23.95/mo (Starter) - A$29.95/mo (Pro)
Free planYes (A$0, up to 5 invoices/mo)No - 14-day trial only
Unlimited invoicingYes (Pro, A$19/mo)Yes (Starter)
GST-ready tax invoicesYesYes
ABN captured on invoiceYesYes
Automated payment remindersYes (free to start, unlimited Pro)Not a core feature
Voice invoicingYesNo
Expense & receipt captureYes (free on every plan)Yes (all plans)
Bank feedsNoYes (Pro)
Auto GST tracking / BAS pre-fillNoYes (Pro)
Tax estimates / reportsNoYes
Accountant accessNoYes
Lead-capture widgetYes (Growth)No
Multiple businessesYes (Growth)Not a core feature
Made forInvoicing-first tradies and freelancersSole-trader bookkeeping end-to-end

Rounded pricing (A$23.95 Starter / A$29.95 Pro, monthly) is as at July 2026 - check rounded.com.au/pricing for the latest.

Fair Assessment

When Rounded is the right choice

We want you to use the right tool, not just ours. Here is when Rounded genuinely fits better.

You want bank feeds

Rounded Pro pulls in your bank transactions automatically. If having your books reconciled in real time matters to you, that is a genuine Rounded strength Invio does not offer.

You want a pre-filled BAS

Rounded Pro tracks GST automatically and pre-fills your BAS. If you want to handle BAS lodgement without a separate accounting tool or tax agent, that is a Rounded strength.

You want built-in tax estimates

Rounded shows a running estimate of what you owe. Invio does not calculate income tax - you would need a tax agent or the ATO's own tools for that.

Your accountant wants shared access

Rounded offers accountant access built into the plan. Invio does not have an accountant-access portal - you would export data manually instead.

Cost Example

What a year of invoicing actually costs

Take a typical tradie or sole trader sending around 10 invoices a month. They need GST-ready tax invoices, quotes, and the occasional payment reminder. They handle BAS with their accountant.

ToolMonthlyPer year
Rounded StarterA$23.95/moA$287.40/yr
Invio Free (up to 5 invoices/mo)A$0/moA$0/yr
Invio Pro (unlimited invoices)A$19/moA$228/yr

For this sole trader, Invio Pro saves roughly A$59.40 a year compared to Rounded Starter. The catch is honest: Invio does not do bank feeds, BAS pre-fill, or tax estimates. If those matter to how you run your books, Rounded is the better fit regardless of price.

Why Invio

Why choose Invio

If you already use an accountant and just need clean, affordable invoicing, Invio is built for you.

Flat, predictable pricing

A$0 to start, A$19/month for unlimited invoices - under Rounded's cheapest plan. GST-inclusive, no surprises.

Voice invoicing

Describe the job out loud from your van and Invio drafts the invoice for you to check and send - no typing line items after a long day on site.

Simple, invoice-first focus

Quotes, GST-ready tax invoices, automated reminders, and a Lead Capture Widget for your website (Growth) - without the learning curve of a full bookkeeping suite.

FAQ

Common questions about Invio vs Rounded

Is Invio a Rounded alternative?
It depends what you need. Invio replaces the invoicing part of Rounded - quotes, GST-ready tax invoices with your ABN, payment tracking, reminders, card payments - at A$0 to A$19/month. It does not replace Rounded's bookkeeping features: no bank feeds, no BAS pre-fill, no super tracking, no tax reports. If invoicing is what you actually use day to day, Invio is a leaner, cheaper alternative. If you rely on Rounded's bookkeeping side, it remains the better fit.
Does Invio do BAS or tax estimates like Rounded?
No. Invio produces GST-ready tax invoices (10% GST calculated and shown correctly, with your ABN) but does not prepare or pre-fill your BAS, and it does not estimate your income tax. Rounded's Pro plan (A$29.95/mo) includes auto GST tracking and pre-filled BAS. For that level of tax automation you need Rounded, another accounting tool, or a registered tax/BAS agent.
Can I switch from Rounded to Invio?
Yes, if invoicing is your main reason for using Rounded. Many sole traders who mostly send invoices and do not need bank feeds or BAS pre-fill find Invio is a good fit at a lower price. You would still need a separate way to handle BAS and tax lodgement - the ATO, myGov, or a tax agent. Invio does not import Rounded data, so you would start fresh with your client list.
Which is cheaper, Invio or Rounded?
Invio Pro is A$19/month for unlimited invoices - under Rounded's cheapest plan, Starter, at A$23.95/month (A$264.95/yr if paid annually). Invio also has a genuine free plan (A$0, up to 5 invoices/month) that Rounded does not offer - Rounded is trial-only with no free tier. If you only need invoicing, Invio is the cheaper option at every plan level.
Does Invio have bank feeds like Rounded?
No. Bank feeds - automatically pulling in your bank transactions - is a Rounded Pro feature Invio does not offer. Invio focuses on invoicing, quotes, payment tracking, and expense/receipt capture rather than full bookkeeping.
What does Invio have that Rounded does not?
Voice invoicing (dictate a job from your phone and Invio drafts the invoice for you to review and send) and a Lead Capture Widget for your website (Growth plan) are not part of Rounded. Invio also has a genuine free-forever plan, which Rounded does not offer.

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No bookkeeping overhead, no credit card required. Free plan, upgrade to Pro for A$19/mo when you need unlimited invoices, unlimited automated reminders, and voice invoicing.

Free plan - no credit card required - up to 5 invoices/mo