QuickBooks alternative
QuickBooks was built for accountants. SettleDue was built for the people who send the invoices. Track time, create invoices, and get paid without a learning curve.
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| SettleDue | QuickBooks Simple Start | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10/month (annual) | $30/month |
| Invoices per month | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Time tracking | Built in | Extra cost add-on |
| Estimates | Included | Included |
| Expense tracking | Included | Included |
| Setup time | Under 2 minutes | 30+ minutes |
| Learning curve | Minimal | Steep |
| Chart of accounts | Not needed | Required |
| Running since | 2011 | 2013 (Online) |
| Data ownership | You own it, export anytime | Exportable |
Why switch
No chart of accounts, no journal entries, no bank reconciliation. Just invoices, time, and payments.
Starting at $10/month with everything included. No add-ons, no surprise charges for time tracking.
Sign up, add a client, and send your first invoice in under two minutes. No onboarding wizard required.
SettleDue has been around since 2011 and works for freelancers, contractors, trades professionals, notaries, and tree service companies. If you just need to generate an invoice, you can do that in under a minute.
Visit the SettleDue homepage for full feature details and pricing.
FAQ
Yes. Sign up for a free trial, add your clients, and start creating invoices. There is no data import step required. Most users are up and running in under two minutes.
No. SettleDue handles invoicing, time tracking, estimates, and expenses. If you need full double-entry accounting, payroll, or tax filing, you need dedicated accounting software. SettleDue focuses on getting invoices out and payments recorded.
SettleDue starts at $10 per month (billed annually) with unlimited invoices and built-in time tracking. QuickBooks Simple Start is $30 per month, and time tracking costs extra.
Yes. All connections use SSL encryption. Your data is stored in PostgreSQL with regular automated backups. You own your data and can export or delete it at any time.
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