Dead-simple invoicing for solopreneurs—no learning curve, just bill and get paid.
Solopreneurs waste time and money on overly complex and expensive accounting software like QuickBooks that's designed for larger businesses but overkill for basic bookkeeping and invoicing.
SoloBillr provides one-click invoice creation, automatic sending via email, and instant payment tracking. It eliminates complex setups by focusing only on invoicing essentials, saving hours weekly. Track payments and send reminders automatically without spreadsheets or bloated software.
Solopreneurs and small business owners managing basic bookkeeping and invoicing
Ultra-minimal interface with zero configuration—create and send your first invoice in under 60 seconds.
friendly
Generate customizable invoices from templates with client details auto-filled.
Send invoices directly via integrated email with tracking.
Real-time status updates: sent, viewed, paid.
Set up monthly/weekly auto-invoices.
Simple dashboard for unpaid/overdue invoices.
Download professional PDF invoices.
Add logo and colors to invoices.
Support for 10+ currencies.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| business_name | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| client_email | text | No |
| amount | int | No |
| status | text | No |
| sent_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| text | No |
Relationships:
/api/invoicesCreate new invoice
/api/invoices/:idGet single invoice
/api/invoicesList user invoices
/api/invoices/:id/sendSend invoice email
/api/clientsAdd client
No recurring
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 5% | $100 | $1,200 |
| Month 6 | 300 | 10% | $1,200 | $14,400 |
Ditch QuickBooks bloat. SoloBillr is the minimalist invoicing tool solopreneurs love.
Post in r/solopreneur and IndieHackers with a free beta invite link. DM 10 freelancers from Twitter searches for 'QuickBooks too complex'. Offer lifetime Pro for feedback.
Full accounting
Overkill for basics
Speed and simplicity
Free tier
Ads and upsells
Clean paid simplicity
Speed to MVP and viral sharing of invoices builds user lock-in via templates.
Rise of solopreneurs post-pandemic demands lightweight tools amid economic pressures.
Users stick with free tools
Free tier with upsell hooks
Email deliverability issues
Use Resend + warmups
Low adoption
Bootstrap with PH launch
Success: 50+ responses agreeing
Success: 80% retention week 2
Success: 200 signups
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