Free invoice generator for web developers

Bill clients for development hours, hosting, and retainers in seconds. No sign-up, unlimited, and your data never leaves your browser.

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

Invoicing for web developers

Whether you bill hourly, by milestone, or on a monthly retainer, a clean invoice keeps client relationships smooth. List development hours, design, hosting and setup, or a recurring retainer as separate items, add a deposit, and paste your Stripe or PayPal link to add a “Pay online” button — without paying processing fees to anyone.

Plainvo is free and unlimited, needs no account, and keeps your client and rate data on your device.

Typical line items

Frequently asked questions

How do I bill hosting and domains I pay for on the client's behalf?

List each as its own line, such as Annual hosting or Domain renewal, separate from your development time. Some developers pass these through at cost and others add a management margin; either way, a distinct line keeps recurring charges transparent.

What is the best way to invoice a maintenance retainer?

Add the retainer as a single recurring line (quantity 1, monthly fee) billed on the same date each month. If a month includes extra work beyond the retainer hours, add those as separate development lines on the same invoice.

Can clients pay the invoice online with a card?

Yes. Paste your Stripe or PayPal link and Plainvo adds a Pay online button to the PDF. The processing fee is charged by your provider, not by us, so there are no extra platform fees on top of what you bill.

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