Square Invoices

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Overview

Square Invoices is an invoicing tool that enables users to create, send, and manage digital invoices, estimates, and recurring invoices for goods or services. It integrates with the Square Point of Sale app and Dashboard, allowing businesses to track payments, send reminders, and monitor cash flow from mobile devices or web browsers.1235

Key Features

  • Invoice Creation - Create unlimited digital invoices, estimates, or recurring invoices with items or custom amounts.2
  • Payment Tracking - Track payment status and monitor cash flow directly in the app.13
  • Auto-Reminders - Set automatic reminders for upcoming or overdue invoices.13
  • Batch Invoices - Send multiple invoices at once for Plus, Premium, or Invoices Plus subscribers.2
  • Custom Templates - Customize invoice appearance, fields, and content templates.29
  • Estimates - Generate estimates that can auto-convert to invoices upon acceptance (for subscribers).2
  • Mobile Sending - Send invoices in seconds from the Square POS app on supported devices.15

Pricing

PlanPriceIncludes
FreeFreeUnlimited invoices, estimates, reminders, basic tracking; no monthly fees.13
Square Plus/Premium/Invoices PlusSubscription-based (details in Square plans)Batch invoices, multi-package estimates, auto-convert estimates, custom fields/templates.2

Platforms & Requirements

Available as a dedicated app on Android and iOS devices via Google Play and App Store, integrated within the Square Point of Sale app. Also accessible via web browser on desktop through Square Dashboard. Requires compatible mobile device and Square account; no specific minimum requirements detailed.235

Integrations & Ecosystem

  • Square Point of Sale
  • Square Dashboard
  • Square Payments
  • Inventory management
  • Online orders
  • Team management

Alternatives

AppDifference
FreshBooksMore robust accounting features like time tracking and expense management, but with monthly fees.
QuickBooksFull accounting suite with invoicing, better for complex bookkeeping needs.
WaveFree invoicing similar to Square, but lacks integrated POS hardware support.
Invoice NinjaOpen-source option with self-hosting, more customizable but requires setup.

Reputation

Square Invoices is viewed as a straightforward, free tool ideal for small businesses and mobile sellers needing quick invoicing without commitments. Users appreciate its seamless integration with Square's POS and payment systems, enabling easy sending and tracking from anywhere. Criticisms may include limited advanced features like batching without a paid subscription and dependency on the broader Square ecosystem.

Sources (10)
  1. https://squareup.com/us/en/the-bottom-line/selling-anywhere/free-invoice-app
  2. https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/8387-create-and-send-invoices
  3. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareup.invoicesapp
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3lzD1TdyUI
  5. https://squareup.com/us/en/invoices
  6. https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/5062-sign-in-and-out-of-square-point-of-sale
  7. https://profile.squareup.com
  8. https://app.squareup.com/login
  9. https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/7893-customize-square-invoices
  10. https://squareup.com/receipts