Create an invoice free
You can create professional invoices without buying software. Free options include online invoice builders, downloadable templates, and basic spreadsheet or document layouts.
Free online invoice generators
Use a free invoice generator in your browser: enter your and your client’s details, add line items and totals, then download a PDF or send a link. No sign-up required for basic use on many tools. The layout is built-in, so you focus on the content. When you’re done, send the PDF by email (see how to send an invoice).
Free invoice templates
Download a free invoice template in PDF, Word, or Excel. Open it, fill in your details and line items, and save or print. We offer templates by industry (e.g. freelance, contractor, consulting) and by format (Word, Excel, Google Docs, PDF). Templates ensure you include standard fields; see invoice format for what to include.
What you get without paying
- A proper layout with your name, client, line items, and totals
- Invoice numbering (you fill in the number)
- Option to download as PDF for sending and record-keeping
- No need for accounting software if you only send a few invoices
If you need recurring billing, automatic reminders, or integration with bookkeeping, you may later choose paid software. For getting started and sending the first invoices, free tools and templates are enough. See how to create an invoice and how to make an invoice for step-by-step guides.