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Airbase vs Invoicely

Airbase logo

Airbase

Software

The first all-in-one spend management platform

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Invoicely logo

Invoicely

Software

Web-based invoicing app with a free plan for freelancers

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Invoicely has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Airbase airbase was acquired by Paylocity; its pricing page now redirects to paylocity.com/pricing and the product is marketed as 'Airbase, a Paylocity Company' within Paylocity's HCM platform rather than as a standalone product.; Invoicely free plan is limited to just 5 invoices and 3 clients per month, and PayPal-only payments.
  • They diverge on capability: Airbase covers Corporate cards, Invoicely covers Invoice creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Airbase and Invoicely actually diverge.

Attributes where Airbase and Invoicely differ
AttributeAirbaseInvoicely
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Androidweb
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Airbase

  • Corporate cards
  • Bill payments
  • Expense management
  • Procurement
  • Approvals
  • NetSuite
  • Sage Intacct
  • QuickBooks

Only in Invoicely

  • Invoice creation
  • Recurring invoices
  • Time, expense, and mileage tracking
  • Multi-currency support
  • Team member access
  • Credit card payments

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Airbase

  • Spend managementnot Invoicely
  • Expense reportingnot Invoicely
  • Vendor paymentsnot Invoicely

Invoicely

  • Freelancers sending a small number of invoices for freenot Airbase
  • Small businesses needing recurring billing and time trackingnot Airbase
  • Multi-currency invoicing for international clientsnot Airbase
  • Teams needing shared access to client invoicingnot Airbase

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Airbase

  • Airbase was acquired by Paylocity; its pricing page now redirects to paylocity.com/pricing and the product is marketed as 'Airbase, a Paylocity Company' within Paylocity's HCM platform rather than as a standalone product.

Invoicely

  • Free plan is limited to just 5 invoices and 3 clients per month, and PayPal-only payments.
  • No native mobile app mentioned, limiting on-the-go invoicing.
  • Team member limits on lower tiers can be restrictive for growing businesses.
  • No listed integrations with accounting platforms like QuickBooks or Xero.

Pricing, plan by plan

Airbase

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Corporate cards
    • Expense reports
    • Bill pay
  • Premium$10/month
    • Advanced approvals
    • NetSuite sync
    • Procurement
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom workflows
    • API access
    • Dedicated support

Invoicely

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 monthly invoices
    • 3 saved clients
    • PayPal payments only
  • Basic$9.99/month
    • 100 monthly invoices
    • 25 saved clients
    • Up to 2 team members
  • Professional$19.99/month
    • 250 monthly invoices
    • 100 saved clients
    • Up to 10 team members
  • Enterprise$29.99/month
    • Unlimited monthly invoices
    • Unlimited saved clients
    • Up to 25 team members

Which should you pick?

Choose Airbase if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want bill payments.

Choose Invoicely if

  • You need invoice creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want recurring invoices.

Questions people ask

Is Airbase or Invoicely better?
Neither clearly leads. Airbase starts at $29/month and Invoicely at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Airbase or Invoicely?
Invoicely has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Airbase and Free for Invoicely.
Does Airbase or Invoicely run on more platforms?
Airbase runs on Web, Ios, Android. Invoicely runs on web.
Can I use Invoicely for free?
Yes. Invoicely has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Airbase starts at $29/month.
What is Airbase best used for?
Airbase is most often used for spend management, expense reporting, vendor payments. Of those, spend management and expense reporting are not what Invoicely is typically brought in for.
What can Airbase do that Invoicely cannot?
Airbase covers Corporate cards, Bill payments, Expense management, Procurement. Invoicely covers Invoice creation, Recurring invoices, Time, expense, and mileage tracking, Multi-currency support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Invoicely: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

Yes, the Free plan allows up to 5 monthly invoices and 3 saved clients, with PayPal-only payments and no team members, and requires no credit card.

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Invoicely: What does Invoicely cost?

Paid plans start at Basic for $9.99/month, Professional at $19.99/month, and Enterprise at $29.99/month, each raising invoice, client, and team member limits.

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Invoicely: Can I change or cancel my plan?

Yes, Invoicely allows customers to upgrade or downgrade their subscription level at any time.

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