Invoicing Software
PayPal Invoicing: features, pricing and who it fits
Invoices live inside a PayPal business profile, with no subscription fee and a charge of 2.99% plus $0.49 on each card payment. Recurring invoices and automatic reminders are included, and 24 currencies work. Accounting, time and expense tracking are missing.
Who PayPal Invoicing is for
Best for
- Freelancers whose clients already pay through PayPal
- Occasional invoicing across currencies
Look elsewhere if
- Businesses wanting low payment fees
- Teams needing accounting, time or expense tracking
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invoicing Software | Strong fit | Strong fit | No data | No data |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
PayPal Invoicing features
- Recurring invoices and subscriptions
- Recurring invoices or templates
- Online payment acceptance
- PayPal, Venmo, cards, Apple Pay, Pay Later, ACH
- Automated payment reminders
- Automatic reminders
- Sales tax and multi-currency
- 24 currencies in 200+ markets
- Pricing model and transparency
- Per transaction fees only
- Target company size
- Freelancers and small businesses
PayPal Invoicing pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | No monthly fee | per transaction | PayPal/Venmo 3.49% + $0.49; cards and Apple Pay 2.99% + $0.49; Pay Later 4.99% + $0.49; ACH 1% capped at $10 |
International fixed fee varies by currency.
Prices as published by PayPal Invoicing on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Pros and cons
What users like
- Easy to use and set up
- Clients trust and already use PayPal
Common complaints
- Transaction fees feel high
- Few billing features beyond invoices
Worth knowing before you buy
- Invoice payment fees: card 2.99% + $0.49 vs PayPal balance 3.49% + $0.49
- ACH via Pay by Bank costs 1% capped at $10
- Supports 24 currencies
