Flow vs Invoicely
Comparing two invoicing platforms designed for freelancers and small businesses. See which fits your UK business better.
Two Invoicing Solutions for Small Businesses
Both Flow and Invoicely are designed for freelancers and small businesses, but they take different approaches to pricing and features.
Flow is a UK-focused invoicing platform starting at £7/month with a free plan. It's built specifically for UK businesses with features like CIS support, UK VAT compliance, and UK-based support.
Invoicely is a cloud-based invoicing platform with a free plan (5 invoices/month with watermarks) and paid plans starting at approximately £8/month. It offers multi-currency support and team collaboration features.
Pricing Comparison
Flow: Transparent Pricing
Flow offers clear, predictable pricing with no hidden fees:
- Free: 10 invoices/month, no watermarks, perfect for testing
- Starter: £7/month - Unlimited invoices, no watermarks
- Professional: £15/month - Unlimited invoices
Key advantage: No watermarked invoices on any plan. Professional invoices from day one.
Invoicely: Free Plan with Limitations
Invoicely offers a free plan but with significant limitations:
- Free: 5 invoices/month, but invoices are watermarked
- Basic: ~£8/month - 100 invoices
- Professional: ~£16/month - 250 invoices
Note: Free plan includes watermarked invoices, which may not look professional for client communications.
Feature Comparison
UK-Specific Features
For UK businesses, Flow offers significant advantages:
Flow Advantages
- CIS Support: Built-in Construction Industry Scheme compliance with automatic deduction calculations
- UK VAT: Full VAT calculation support compliant with UK tax regulations
- UK-Based Support: Local support team that understands UK business needs
Invoicely Limitations
- No CIS support for construction businesses
- Limited UK tax compliance features
- US-based company (though available globally)
Professional Invoice Quality
Flow: No Watermarks Ever
- Professional invoices on all plans, including free
- Custom branding available on Starter plan
- Multiple professional templates
Invoicely: Watermarked Free Plan
- Free plan includes watermarked invoices
- No watermarks on paid plans
- Custom branding available
Core Invoicing Features
Flow Features
- Quote management - convert quotes to invoices
- Recurring invoices (Professional plan)
- Bulk client import via CSV
- Payment links
- Multi-currency support
Invoicely Features
- Recurring invoices
- Multi-currency support
- Team collaboration (paid plans)
- No quote management
- No bulk import tools
Which Solution is Right for You?
Choose Flow If...
- You're a UK business
Flow offers UK-specific features like CIS support and UK VAT compliance that Invoicely doesn't provide.
- You work in UK construction
Flow is the only platform with built-in CIS support for construction businesses.
- You want professional invoices from day one
Flow offers professional invoices layouts to choose from.
- You need quote management
Flow allows you to create quotes and convert them to invoices seamlessly.
- You want better value
Flow offers UK-specific features at a lower price point than Invoicely.
Choose Invoicely If...
- You need team collaboration
Invoicely offers team features on paid plans (Flow is single-user focused).
- You don't mind watermarked invoices
Invoicely's free plan includes watermarked invoices, which may be acceptable for testing.
- You're not in the UK
If you don't need UK-specific features, Invoicely may be suitable.
Quick Feature Comparison
| Feature | Flow | Invoicely |
|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | ||
| No Watermarks (Free) | ||
| Starting Price | £7/mo | ~£8/mo |
| UK CIS Support | ||
| Quote Management | ||
| Recurring Invoices | ||
| Bulk Import | ||
| Multi-Currency | ||
| Team Collaboration | ||
| UK-Based Support |
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