Send invoices and get paid as a freelancer
Set up a lightweight billing workflow to send professional invoices, collect payments online, and track what you are owed
Categories: invoice, invoicing, freelance, get paid, billing, clients, contracts, payments, accounting, solo, self-employed, wave, stripe, bonsai
Tools that power the Send invoices and get paid as a freelancer stack
Wave — Free invoicing and accounting
Create and send unlimited invoices and track income for free
Stripe — Online payment collection
Accept card payments and send one-time or recurring payment links
Bonsai — Contracts and invoices
Freelance-native tool that combines contracts, invoices, and client CRM
Notion — Client payment tracker
Log invoice status, due dates, and client notes in a simple database
Setup guide
- Wave: Create a free Wave account and add your business details including logo, address, and payment terms. Create your first client and send a test invoice. Wave auto-numbers invoices, tracks overdue status, and sends reminder emails on your behalf so you spend less time chasing payment. (open)
- Stripe: Sign up for Stripe and complete identity verification. Navigate to Payment Links and create a reusable link for your standard hourly rate or a fixed project fee. Paste this link into your Wave invoice as a pay-now button. Funds deposit to your bank account in 2 business days. (open)
- Bonsai: If you need contracts alongside invoices, sign up for Bonsai and use their freelance contract templates. Send the contract for e-signature before starting work, then convert it to an invoice when the milestone is complete. Bonsai keeps the full client history—scope, contract, invoices—in one place. (open)
- Notion: Create a Notion database called Client Payments with columns: Client, Invoice Number, Amount, Status (Sent / Paid / Overdue), Due Date, and Notes. Update this after every invoice send. Use a filtered view called Awaiting Payment to see only outstanding invoices at a glance each morning. (open)