InvoiceQuickly vs PayPal Invoicing — Which Should You Use?
PayPal Invoicing is a free tool bundled with PayPal business accounts, designed primarily for collecting payments via PayPal. InvoiceQuickly is a dedicated invoicing platform with AI generation and professional templates. Here's how they compare.
Pricing Comparison
Free forever for invoicing. No payment processing fees.
Free to send. Payment fees: 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction (US). International fees higher.
Invoicing
| Feature | InvoiceQuickly | PayPal Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| AI generation | Yes | No |
| Templates | 200+ | 1 PayPal-branded template |
| Professional branding | Full customization (logo, colors, layout) | Limited — PayPal branding prominent |
| Tax compliance templates | 24+ countries | Basic |
Payments
| Feature | InvoiceQuickly | PayPal Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processing | Coming soon | Built-in (PayPal, card, Venmo) |
| Transaction fees | None (no payment processing) | 3.49% + $0.49 per transaction |
| International payments | Multi-currency invoices | Yes — with currency conversion fees |
Pros & Cons
InvoiceQuickly strengths
- No payment processing fees eating into revenue
- AI generates professional invoices in seconds
- 200+ templates — full brand customization
- Tax-compliant for 24+ countries
- AP automation for incoming invoices
PayPal Invoicing strengths
- Built-in payment collection (PayPal, card, Venmo)
- Clients can pay instantly via PayPal link
- Trusted PayPal brand recognition
- Buyer/seller protection on transactions
The Verdict
Choose InvoiceQuickly for professional, fully branded invoices without payment processing fees. Choose PayPal Invoicing if immediate online payment collection via PayPal is your top priority and you're okay with 3.49% transaction fees and PayPal branding.
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Can I create an invoice in InvoiceQuickly and get paid via PayPal?
Yes. Create your invoice in InvoiceQuickly with your PayPal payment link in the payment instructions. Clients click the link to pay via PayPal. You get a professional, branded invoice without PayPal's template limitations.
Why not just use PayPal Invoicing since it's free?
PayPal Invoicing is free to send but charges 3.49% + $0.49 on every payment received. On a $5,000 invoice, that's $175 in fees. PayPal also limits branding — your invoices look like PayPal invoices, not yours. InvoiceQuickly gives you full professional branding at zero cost.
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