Free estimate generator

Create a professional estimate for any job in seconds, then convert it to an invoice when approved. No sign-up, unlimited, and private.

Your business

Add your logo to the invoice header.

Bill to

Invoice details

Line items

DescriptionQtyPriceAmount

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Proposal → Contract → Invoice. All free, all private — and one $12 Pro unlocks every tool.

Make an invoice in 4 steps

  1. 1

    Add your details

    Your business and your client — that's it.

  2. 2

    Add line items

    Quantity × price totals automatically.

  3. 3

    Currency, tax & discount

    Plus shipping or a deposit if you need them.

  4. 4

    Download the PDF

    One click. No sign-up, nothing uploaded.

Why Plainvo

The honest comparison most invoice tools won't show you.

PlainvoMost free generatorsInvoicing apps
Sign-up requiredNoOften (email/account)Yes
Invoice limitUnlimitedOften cappedCapped on free tier
Your dataStays in your browserUploaded to their serversStored on their servers
PriceFree · $12 onceFree → subscription$9–$30 / month
WatermarkNoneSometimesSometimes
Payment feesNoneVariesOften 3%+ per payment

Give a clear estimate up front

An estimate is your best, good-faith pricing for a job before the work is finalised — useful for trades, services, and projects where the exact total may shift. List the expected work and costs, label it clearly as an estimate, and download a PDF. When the client approves, switch the document type to “Invoice” and bill the same details. Free, no sign-up, fully private.

What to put on an estimate

Frequently asked questions

How is an estimate different from a quote?

An estimate is your best good-faith pricing when the final total may still shift — common in trades and projects where scope can change. A quote is usually a firmer, fixed price. Label the document clearly so the client knows the figure is approximate.

How do I make clear the total might change?

Add a short note such as "This is an estimate; the final total may vary based on actual work and materials." Listing your assumptions in the notes — access, conditions, quantities — protects you if the job turns out larger than expected.

What happens when the client approves my estimate?

Switch the document type to Invoice and update any line that changed once the work is done. The items and layout carry over, so you bill the actual amounts without rebuilding the document from scratch.

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