What are the best invoice and contract tools?

iContract handles contracts + e-signature + payment collection in one flow. Pair it with Wave (free invoicing), QuickBooks Self-Employed, or FreshBooks for full billing. Bonsai and HoneyBook combine contracts + invoicing in single platforms aimed at freelancers.

Combining contracts and invoicing eliminates double entry. Best options:

  • iContract (free) — generate contract, collect deposit on signing via Stripe, then invoice for milestones.
  • Bonsai ($21/mo) — popular freelancer suite (contracts, invoices, time tracking, taxes).
  • HoneyBook ($19/mo) — for creative professionals (photographers, planners, designers).
  • Dubsado ($35/mo) — workflow automation + contracts + invoicing.
  • 17hats ($13/mo) — comprehensive small biz management.
  • Wave (free) — invoicing + accounting + receipt scanning.
  • FreshBooks ($17/mo) — beautiful invoices, time tracking.
  • QuickBooks Self-Employed ($15/mo) — best for tax integration.
  • Stripe Invoicing — if you already use Stripe.
  • Square Invoices — if you use Square POS.
  • Send contract + invoice + payment link in one email.
  • Automate deposit collection on signing.
  • Track which clients have signed but not paid.
  • One audit trail per client engagement.

Best stack for freelancers: iContract (contracts + e-sign + deposit) + Wave (free invoicing + accounting) + Stripe (payments) = full billing operations under $0/month.

Best stack for agencies: HoneyBook or Bonsai for client-facing flows, paired with QuickBooks for back-office accounting.

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