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Best PayPal Invoicing alternatives in India (2026)

PayPal Invoicing is an invoicing software product from PayPal, San Jose, priced at Free with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 15 have a free plan, 8 are built in India.

PayPal Invoicing review

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to PayPal Invoicing are Paytm Payment Links (Free), PhonePe Payment Links (Free), Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (Free plan) and Zervant (Free plan). Paytm Payment Links is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.

Why businesses look for a PayPal Invoicing alternative

Indian support and GST

PayPal Invoicing is built in United States. 8 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

PayPal Invoicing does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.

PayPal Invoicing alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches PayPal Invoicing's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
PayPal Invoicing logoPayPal Invoicing (current)FreeYesWebNo4.7/5
1Paytm Payment Links logoPaytm Payment LinksFreeYesWebYes4.7/5vs PayPal Invoicing
2PhonePe Payment Links logoPhonePe Payment LinksFreeYesWebYes4.6/5
3Square Invoices logoSquare InvoicesFree planYesWebNo4.6/5
4Invoice Home logoInvoice HomeFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
5Zervant logoZervantFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
6Hiveage logoHiveageFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
7Zoho Checkout logoZoho CheckoutFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
8Chargebee Invoicing logoChargebee InvoicingFree planYesWebYes4.6/5
9SumUp Invoices logoSumUp InvoicesFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
10AND.CO by Fiverr logoAND.CO by FiverrFree planYesWebNo4.5/5
11Crater Invoice logoCrater InvoiceFreeYesWeb, Android, iOSYes4.6/5vs PayPal Invoicing
12Invoicely logoInvoicelyFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
13Cashfree Payment Links logoCashfree Payment LinksPay as you goNoWebYes4.6/5
14Bonsai logoBonsai₹1,800/moNoWebNo4.5/5
15Zoho Expense Invoicing logoZoho Expense InvoicingFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
16HoneyBook logoHoneyBook₹1,500/moNoWebNo4.5/5
17Stripe Invoicing logoStripe InvoicingPay as you goNoWebNo4.5/5
18Melio logoMelioFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
19Elorus logoElorusFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
20Billbooks logoBillbooks₹400/moNoWebYes4.5/5

Top 10 PayPal Invoicing alternatives in detail

Zervant logo

5. Zervant

Zervant · Helsinki · Invoicing software · 4.5/5

Free invoicing for freelancers and small businesses in Europe.

Free plan

Free plan available

Hiveage logo

6. Hiveage

Hiveage · Colombo · Invoicing software · 4.5/5

Online invoicing and billing for small businesses and freelancers.

Free plan

Free plan available

Zoho Checkout logo

7. Zoho Checkout

Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Invoicing software · 4.6/5

Hosted payment pages for one-time and recurring collections.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with PayPal Invoicing

  • Built in India (Chennai)

PayPal Invoicing alternatives by what you need

How to choose a PayPal Invoicing alternative

  • Decide whether you invoice a few large clients or many small ones. Retainer-style businesses need recurring invoices and client portals; volume businesses need speed and payment links.
  • Check payment gateway coverage for India — UPI, cards, net banking — and what each gateway charges per transaction, because that cost usually exceeds the software subscription.
  • If you export services, confirm multi-currency invoicing, LUT handling and FIRC-friendly receipts before you commit.

PayPal Invoicing alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to PayPal Invoicing in 2026?+

The closest matches to PayPal Invoicing on App Advisor are Paytm Payment Links (Free), PhonePe Payment Links (Free), Square Invoices (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match PayPal Invoicing, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to PayPal Invoicing?+

Yes. 15 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Paytm Payment Links (Free), PhonePe Payment Links (Free), Square Invoices (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to PayPal Invoicing?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, Billbooks starts lowest at ₹400/mo. Paytm Payment Links also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to PayPal Invoicing?+

Yes. 8 alternatives are built in India, including Paytm Payment Links (Free), PhonePe Payment Links (Free), Zoho Checkout (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

PayPal Invoicing vs Paytm Payment Links: which is better?+

Paytm Payment Links is the closest match to PayPal Invoicing in our catalogue. Key differences: Built in India (Noida). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these PayPal Invoicing alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in invoicing software or a category PayPal Invoicing also covers, and PayPal's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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