If you’re still sending invoices as Word docs or PDFs, you’re wasting time. Here’s what actually works.
Freelancers need invoicing software that’s fast, professional, and doesn’t eat into margins with fees. I’ve tested dozens. Here are the six that matter, ranked by what they’re actually good at.
Quick Verdict
Best overall free tier: Wave Best for growth: Zoho Invoice Best for simplicity: Invoice Ninja Best for international: PayPal Invoicing Best for automation nerds: Invoice Generator + Zapier Best for service businesses: FreshBooks (limited free)
I’ve used all three. Here’s what actually matters.
If you’re choosing between Notion, Obsidian, and Logseq, you’re already doing better than 90% of people who just open Apple Notes and call it a day. But these tools are fundamentally different, and picking the wrong one will cost you time and frustration.
Let’s cut through the noise.
The One-Sentence Verdict First
Notion is for teams and people who want databases. Obsidian is for people who want to own their notes and build a knowledge system. Logseq is for people who think in outlines and want networked thought without the complexity.
I’ve used all three. Here’s the truth no one tells you.
Small teams waste weeks debating tools that ultimately don’t matter as much as consistent communication. But picking the wrong one costs time and money. Let’s skip the fluff and get to what actually works.
Quick Verdict
Best for startups and remote teams: Slack Best for communities and casual teams: Discord Best if you’re already in Microsoft 365: Teams Best free tier: Discord (unlimited everything) Most expensive but worth it: Slack (for serious work)