Custom fields
Add project-specific fields such as client PO, project code, or hourly vs. fixed-fee indicators to ensure invoices map to internal accounting categories.
Consistent invoice templates ensure accurate billing, simplify client communication, and improve cash flow by reducing disputes and clarifying payment expectations.
A single-operator business handling several clients needs a template that supports hourly and fixed-fee items, clear payment terms, and simple revision tracking to avoid disputes while maintaining professional records for taxes.
Manages multiple projects and client accounts; requires templates with milestone breakdowns, approval checkpoints, and integration with accounting software to reconcile payments and produce consolidated client statements.
Small teams and independent designers commonly use templates to standardize billing while preserving flexibility for custom projects.
Templates reduce administrative overhead and help teams enforce consistent payment terms across projects and clients.
Add project-specific fields such as client PO, project code, or hourly vs. fixed-fee indicators to ensure invoices map to internal accounting categories.
Schedule reminder emails for upcoming and overdue invoices to improve on-time payments without manual follow-up from the billing team.
Use auto-calculation for subtotal, tax, discounts, and final amount to eliminate manual math errors when generating invoices.
Support sequential or parallel signatures for client approvals, agency countersignatures, and internal authorization before sending final invoices.
Produce a locked PDF copy of each signed invoice for archival storage and distribution to bookkeeping or tax advisors.
Index invoices by client, project, date, and invoice number to simplify retrieval during audits or client inquiries.
Use template drafts in Google Docs to collaborate on invoice language before converting to a signed PDF; preserves version history and simplifies client review with comments and suggestions.
Link invoices to client records in CRMs so billing data populates automatically and payment status updates sync back to customer accounts for accurate account management.
Store signed invoices in a dedicated Dropbox folder to maintain off-platform backups and simplify access for finance teams and external auditors.
Create and save templates with preset line items, tax rules, and signature fields to speed invoice generation and ensure consistent formatting across clients.
| signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|
| Reminder Frequency | 7 days before | |
| Default Signing Order | Sequential | |
| Required Fields | Invoice number, total due | |
| Expiration Period | 30 days | |
| Integration Mode | API-enabled |
A freelance designer issues monthly retainers with itemized hours and deliverables to maintain steady cash flow
Resulting in faster payment cycles and clearer accounting records for both parties.
A small agency divides a website project into discovery, design, development, and launch milestones with associated invoices
Leading to fewer scope disputes and on-time milestone approvals that keep projects on schedule.
| Criteria | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESIGN and UETA compliant | |||
| Bulk Send | |||
| API access | |||
| HIPAA support | Available | Available | Available |
Issue within 7 days of milestone completion.
Set net terms (e.g., Net 30) from issue date.
Send a reminder 7 days after due date.
Begin escalation 60–90 days after due date.
Keep records for at least seven years.
| Plan | signNow (Recommended) | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | HelloSign | PandaDoc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting monthly price (approx.) | $8 per user | $10 per user | $9.99 per user | $15 per user | $19 per user |
| Free trial | 7-day trial | 30-day trial | 30-day trial | 14-day trial | 14-day trial |
| API included | Included in plans | Available paid tier | Available paid tier | Developer plan | Included in advanced plans |
| Bulk send capability | Included | Add-on or higher tier | Included in business tiers | Included | Included |
| Enterprise admin features | Available | Available | Available | Limited | Available |