Hiveage

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Country: Sri Lanka (LK)
Founded: 2012
Developer: Hiveage (based in Sri Lanka)
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

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Invoice/Freelance Billing

Overview

Hiveage is a cloud-based invoicing software for small businesses and freelancers to create and send invoices, estimates, accept online payments, track time and expenses, and manage subscriptions. It supports unlimited invoices to unlimited clients without installation, accessible via web and mobile apps, with features like multi-currency support, file attachments, and team management.¹²³

Key Features

Online Invoicing - Send professional invoices with custom branding and one-click dispatch to unlimited clients.
Payment Gateways - Accept payments via PayPal, Stripe, Square, Braintree and over a dozen gateways.
Estimates and Quotes - Create estimates convertible to invoices in seconds.
Time and Expense Tracking - Track time, expenses, and mileage for billing.
Recurring Invoices - Send recurring invoices and automate subscription charges.
Multi-business Management - Manage multiple businesses and teams with access levels in one account.
Taxes and Discounts - Save and apply unlimited taxes, discounts, and shipping as percentages or fixed amounts.
Multi-currency Support - Invoice in multiple currencies with file attachments and tags.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Basic invoicing features for small users.
Hedgehog	$15/month	Unlimited invoices, payments, time tracking, expenses.
Caterpillar	$25/month	All Hedgehog features plus recurring billing, subscriptions.
Butterfly	$50/month	All features plus advanced team management, reports.

Platforms & Requirements

Hiveage is primarily web-based, accessible via modern browsers without installation on any desktop OS. Native apps available for iOS and Android provide full functionality including invoicing on mobile. Responsive design ensures usability on mobile web browsers.³⁸

Integrations & Ecosystem

PayPal
Stripe
Square
Braintree
Google Play
Apple App Store

Alternatives

App	Difference
FreshBooks	More emphasis on accounting and project management beyond basic invoicing.
Zoho Invoice	Part of larger Zoho suite with broader CRM integration.
Wave	Completely free with built-in accounting features.
Invoice Ninja	Open-source option with self-hosting capabilities.

Reputation

Hiveage is trusted by 65,000-75,000 customers in 150+ countries for its simplicity and focus on invoicing without complex accounting.¹²⁵ Users appreciate unlimited invoicing, payment integrations, and mobile accessibility, with bank-level security and support via chat or email.¹⁶ Some note limitations in advanced reporting compared to full accounting software.

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