Xero
Accounting
Send professional invoices and track who has paid, linked to your bookkeeping.
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Quote and invoice tools for accountants and bookkeepers
For accountants and bookkeepers, quotes and invoices usually means sending engagement quotes and recurring client invoices. We matched 7 tools to this job, and 4 of them list a free plan. They are in our order of fit, and that order is never paid for. In the UK our first picks are Xero and FreeAgent.
The tools, in our order of fit
QuickBooks Online
Accounting
Create invoices and quotes (estimates) and see what's outstanding.
Ignition
Proposals & billing
Proposals, engagement letters and automatic billing for firms. 14 day free trial.
Zoho Books
Accounting
Free plan includes invoices and quotes for solo and micro businesses.
Dubsado
Client management
Client forms, contracts, invoices and automated workflows. Free for 3 clients.
FreeAgent
Accounting
Simple UK invoicing tied to your tax figures. Free with some business bank accounts. UK only
Claude
AI assistant
Good for drafting clear terms and conditions or quote wording to paste into your invoicing tool.
How to choose
- Start with how you quote today. If you price jobs on site, pick an app that works well on a phone.
- Check that an accepted quote can become an invoice without retyping.
- Look for online card payments and automatic reminders, since both help you get paid sooner.
- If you are VAT registered in the UK, check Making Tax Digital support or a link to your bookkeeping app.
Prices at a glance
| Tool | Starting price | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xero | Ignite £18/month (excl. VAT) | No | Not listed |
| QuickBooks Online | Simple Start $38/month (intro discount shown) | Yes | Yes |
| Ignition | See the official page | No | Yes |
| Zoho Books | Standard $15/org/month billed annually ($20 monthly) | Yes | Yes |
| Dubsado | Starter $335/year | Yes | Not listed |
| FreeAgent | From £33/month (limited company) | No | Yes |
| Claude | Pro $20/month ($17/month billed annually) | Yes | Not listed |
Starting prices as shown on each official pricing page. Local prices can differ.
Questions people ask
What is the best quotes tool for accountants and bookkeepers?
It depends on how you work. Our first pick is Xero. Send professional invoices and track who has paid, linked to your bookkeeping. QuickBooks Online and Ignition are close alternatives.
Is there a free quotes tool for accountants and bookkeepers?
Yes. QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, Dubsado and Claude list a free plan on the official pricing page. Paid plans add more features and higher limits.
How much do quotes and invoices tools cost for accountants and bookkeepers?
Xero lists Ignite £18/month (excl. VAT). QuickBooks Online lists Simple Start $38/month (intro discount shown). Ignition lists See the official page. Prices can change, so check the official page before you buy.
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