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| Plainvo | Most free generators | Invoicing apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-up required | No | Often (email/account) | Yes |
| Invoice limit | Unlimited | Often capped | Capped on free tier |
| Your data | Stays in your browser | Uploaded to their servers | Stored on their servers |
| Price | Free · $12 once | Free → subscription | $9–$30 / month |
| Watermark | None | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| Payment fees | None | Varies | Often 3%+ per payment |
A proforma invoice is a preliminary bill sent before goods or services are delivered — it tells the buyer what to expect and is widely used for quotes, advance-payment requests, and customs documentation on exports. It looks like a standard invoice but is clearly labelled “Proforma” and is not a demand for payment of a completed sale.
This generator is preset to proforma mode: fill in your items, currency, and any tax or shipping, and download a clean PDF. Need a different document? Switch between proforma, quote, estimate, invoice, or receipt with one click — same tool, no sign-up.
A proforma is sent before the sale is finalised to show the buyer the expected cost; it is not a demand for payment and usually is not recorded in your accounts as revenue. A regular invoice is issued once goods or services are delivered and is the actual request for payment.
Often yes, especially for advance payments or deposits before shipping. The proforma gives the buyer the amount and your details to arrange payment, but you should still issue a final commercial invoice once the order is confirmed and fulfilled.
Proforma invoices are commonly used in international shipping to declare the value and contents of a shipment before the commercial invoice exists. Include item descriptions, quantities, value, and currency. Always check the specific requirements of the destination country.
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