InvioInvoicing Software for Sole Tradersin Australia
Invio gives Australian sole traders, tradies, and freelancers one place to quote work, send GST-ready tax invoices with your ABN, take card or bank transfer payments, and follow up without turning invoicing into bookkeeping busywork.
Free plan available · 5 invoices/month · Unlimited quotes · Expense capture on all plans
Best invoicing software for Australian sole traders
This page owns the commercial software intent: saved clients, quotes, GST-ready tax invoices, payment tracking, and a clear Free -> Pro path.
Built around sole trader admin
Keep clients, quotes, invoices, payment status, and follow-up in one lightweight workflow instead of scattered files and email threads.
Quotes, then tax invoices
Start with a quote, turn approved work into a GST-ready tax invoice with your ABN, and keep the job trail clear for tradies, freelancers, and service work.
GST and payment follow-up
Send GST-ready tax invoices when you need them, take card or bank transfer payments, see what is unpaid, and let automated reminders chase for you - free on your first 3, unlimited once volume grows into Pro.
What sole traders should expect from invoicing software
Use this page when you are choosing a repeatable invoicing system, not just creating one invoice or checking the free-plan limit.
Fast enough for small jobs
Create a quote or invoice quickly from saved details, so admin does not swallow the margin on small pieces of work.
Clear enough for BAS time
Keep GST-ready tax invoice records, ABN details, customer information, totals, and payment status easier to review when it is time to lodge your BAS or hand records to a tax agent.
Light enough to start free
Start with 5 invoices a month and unlimited quotes, then upgrade only when unlimited invoices and reminders become worth it.
Better than manual invoicing
Word / Excel / Email threads
- Manual totals and GST maths
- Harder to track what is still unpaid
- No clean quote-to-invoice flow
- Easy to lose client history
Invio
- GST-ready tax invoices and quotes
- Expense and receipt capture (free on all plans)
- Card and bank transfer payment tracking
- Free plan that scales to Pro (A$19) and Growth (A$49)
- Built for Australian sole traders and tradies
Where Invio sits among Australian invoicing tools
Most of these are excellent at what they do. The honest question is not which is 'best' - it is which one matches what you actually need.
| Tool | Starting price | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Invio | A$0/mo (up to 5 invoices) - A$19/mo unlimited | Invoicing, quotes, and payment tracking without accounting-suite depth |
| Xero (Ignite) | A$37/mo, capped at 20 invoices and quotes/month | Bank reconciliation, GST tracking and direct BAS lodgement built in |
| MYOB (Solo) | A$99/yr (~A$8/mo), mobile app only | Very light invoicing plus Tap to Pay, if you never need a desktop/web view |
| Rounded | A$23.95/mo Starter, no free plan (14-day trial) | Invoicing bundled with bookkeeping-lite: tax estimates, receipt capture |
| Hnry (AU) | 1% + GST of income, capped A$1,500 + GST/yr | Zero-admin: Hnry invoices, sets aside tax/GST, and lodges your BAS for you |
| Zoho Invoice | Free (up to 500 invoices/yr, 2 users) | A genuinely free option if you can live with Zoho branding on invoices |
| Square Invoices | Free, unlimited invoices; 2.2% online card processing fee | Already using Square for in-person card payments |
Prices checked July 2026. Xero and MYOB pricing changes most often - check xero.com/au/pricing-plans, myob.com/au/pricing, rounded.com.au/pricing, and hnry.com.au/pricing for the latest.
When a full accounting suite wins
If you need bank feeds, direct BAS lodgement to the ATO, payroll, or multi-user approvals in the same tool you invoice from, Xero or MYOB genuinely do more than Invio does - and are worth their higher price for that.
When managed tax wins
If you would rather never touch a BAS yourself, Hnry does that for a percentage of income. Invio does not calculate or lodge tax on your behalf - see what changes if you leave Hnry.
Simple facts for comparison pages
Starter - free
5 invoices per month, unlimited quotes, expense capture, 3 free auto-chased reminders, and no credit card required.
Pro - A$19/mo
Unlimited invoices, unlimited automated reminders, and full workflow headroom as your volume grows.
Pro AI - A$29/mo
Everything in Pro, plus voice invoicing and Offsider, Invio's AI chat helper for drafting invoices and checking your numbers.
Growth - A$49/mo
Everything in Pro AI, plus a lead capture widget for your website and a multi-business switcher.
Who Invio is not for
Not a full accounting suite
If you need bank reconciliation, direct BAS lodgement, payroll, or multi-user approvals, you are better served by Xero or MYOB.
Not just a one-off generator
If you only need a single throwaway invoice, use the free generator instead. Invio is better when you want saved clients, quotes, and repeat work.
If you need only one invoice, use the free sole trader invoice generator. Looking for a genuinely free tool first? See the free invoicing software page. If you are comparing plans, compare Starter, Pro, Pro AI, and Growth.
Weighing up alternatives? See how Invio compares to Rounded and Xero, or read what changes if you are leaving Hnry.