PayPal Invoicing

PayPal Invoicing is a free, straightforward tool built directly into the PayPal ecosystem. It allows anyone with a PayPal Business account to create and send professional invoices at no cost. Its primary advantage is the seamless integration with PayPal payments, which is a trusted and globally recognized method. Invoices can be customized, set as recurring, and include multiple items, taxes, and discounts.

Payment is immediate for the client via their PayPal account or credit/debit card. It's particularly effective for micro-businesses, occasional sellers, and freelancers who already use PayPal for receiving payments. Its limitations are its simplicity—it lacks time tracking, advanced reporting, or accounting integrations. However, for pure, simple invoice creation and collection via a ubiquitous payment method, it's highly effective.

Compared to dedicated software, it's a feature-light but cost-free and friction-reducing option for getting paid quickly online.