Invoice Ninja is a capable open-source invoicing platform you can self-host or use on its free cloud tier (limited clients). It's great for developers, but self-hosting is work and the hosted version still needs an account.
Compiled from Invoice Ninja’s public information (2026). Always check the provider’s site for current terms.
If you just need to hand a client a clean invoice, estimate or receipt as a PDF, you don’t need a full subscription. Free BizDoc is a free, no-sign-up generator — fill in the details, and download the PDF in seconds. US sales tax, UK VAT, Australian GST and Canadian GST/HST are built in. Here’s how it compares with Invoice Ninja.
Free BizDocthis tool | Invoice Ninjaopen source | |
|---|---|---|
| Create & download without an account | Yes | No — account required |
| What’s free | Unlimited creation; 2 PDF downloads/hour. Free account saves 5 docs. | Free cloud (up to ~5 clients) or self-host |
| Your data stored on their servers | No — made in your browser (unless you save) | Yes (or your own server) |
| US / UK / AU / CA tax built in | Yes | Yes |
| Online card payments | No | Yes (fees) |
| Full accounting / recurring | Basic management on PRO; no full accounting | Yes |
| Price | Free; PRO $15/mo optional | Pro ~$14/mo |
Prices and free limits change — the figures above are from Invoice Ninja’s public information in 2026 and may differ now. “Account” means you must register before you can create or download a document.
You're technical, want to self-host for full control, or need client portals, recurring invoices and payment gateways on an open-source base.
Yes. Free BizDoc lets you create and download an invoice PDF for free with no account and no trial. Invoice Ninja is a capable open-source invoicing platform you can self-host or use on its free cloud tier (limited clients).
With Invoice Ninja you need to create an account first. With Free BizDoc you can fill in a document and download the PDF straight away — nothing to register, and the document is generated in your browser rather than stored on a server.
For simple, occasional invoicing with no cost or sign-up, Free BizDoc is quicker. Invoice Ninja is the better pick if you're technical, want to self-host for full control, or need client portals, recurring invoices and payment gateways on an open-source base.
