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Invoice2go vs Lemon Squeezy

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Invoice2go

Software

Mobile-first invoicing app for small businesses and freelancers

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Lemon Squeezy

Software

The all-in-one platform for software businesses

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Invoice2go starter plan caps invoices at just 30 per year, forcing an upgrade for most active businesses.; Lemon Squeezy acting as merchant of record means Lemon Squeezy takes a percentage transaction fee on every sale on top of payment processing costs, rather than a flat subscription

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Invoice2go and Lemon Squeezy actually diverge.

Attributes where Invoice2go and Lemon Squeezy differ
AttributeInvoice2goLemon Squeezy
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
Platformsweb, ios, androidWeb

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Invoice2go

  • Invoice creation and customization
  • Estimates and projects
  • In-app payments
  • Automated reminders
  • Accounting integrations
  • Team member access

Only in Lemon Squeezy

Nothing recorded that Invoice2go does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Invoice2go

  • Freelancers invoicing clients from a mobile devicenot Lemon Squeezy
  • Small service businesses tracking estimates and projectsnot Lemon Squeezy
  • Businesses wanting integrated card and ACH paymentsnot Lemon Squeezy
  • Businesses syncing invoices with QuickBooks or Xeronot Lemon Squeezy

Lemon Squeezy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Lemon Squeezy review.

Where each one falls short

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

Invoice2go

  • Starter plan caps invoices at just 30 per year, forcing an upgrade for most active businesses.
  • Card processing fees are higher than some dedicated payment processors.
  • Accounting integrations are limited to QuickBooks and Xero, excluding other platforms.
  • Premium plan requires roughly $100k+/year revenue to be cost-effective, per its own positioning.

Lemon Squeezy

  • Acting as merchant of record means Lemon Squeezy takes a percentage transaction fee on every sale on top of payment processing costs, rather than a flat subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

Invoice2go

On request
  • Starter$undefined/month
    • 30 invoices/year
    • 3.5% card payment fee
    • Free ACH bank transfers
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • 100 invoices/year
    • 3% card payment fee
    • QuickBooks/Xero integration
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Unlimited invoices
    • 2.9% card payment fee
    • Recurring invoices

Lemon Squeezy

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Lemon Squeezy review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Invoice2go if

  • You need invoice creation and customization.
  • You work on web, ios, android.
  • You also want estimates and projects.
Invoice2go review

Choose Lemon Squeezy if

Nothing in the data separates Lemon Squeezy from Invoice2go on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Lemon Squeezy review

Questions people ask

Is Invoice2go or Lemon Squeezy better?
Neither clearly leads. Invoice2go starts at On request and Lemon Squeezy at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Invoice2go or Lemon Squeezy?
Invoice2go starts at On request and Lemon Squeezy at On request.
Does Invoice2go or Lemon Squeezy run on more platforms?
Invoice2go runs on web, ios, android. Lemon Squeezy runs on Web.
What is Invoice2go best used for?
Invoice2go is most often used for freelancers invoicing clients from a mobile device, small service businesses tracking estimates and projects, businesses wanting integrated card and ach payments, businesses syncing invoices with quickbooks or xero. Of those, freelancers invoicing clients from a mobile device and small service businesses tracking estimates and projects are not what Lemon Squeezy is typically brought in for.
What can Invoice2go do that Lemon Squeezy cannot?
Invoice2go covers Invoice creation and customization, Estimates and projects, In-app payments, Automated reminders.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Invoice2go: What does Invoice2go cost?

Invoice2go offers three tiers - Starter (30 invoices/year), Professional (100 invoices/year), and Premium (unlimited invoices) - distinguished by invoice volume and card processing fees from 3.5% down to 2.9%.

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Invoice2go: Is there a free trial?

Yes, Invoice2go offers a 30-day free trial that requires a credit card but includes a 100% money-back guarantee if canceled within 30 days.

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Invoice2go: Does Invoice2go integrate with accounting software?

Yes, the Professional and Premium plans include integration with QuickBooks and Xero.

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