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Software comparisons4 min readUpdated June 2026

Simple Invoicing Software for Canadian Small Businesses

Simple Canadian invoicing software for small businesses and freelancers. Create invoices with GST, HST, QST, PST, PDFs, e-transfer details, and online payments.

Last updated: June 2026Built in Canada for Canadian small businesses.
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Just Invoice is Canadian invoicing software for freelancers, contractors, and small service businesses that need to create professional invoices without adopting a full accounting system.

Create an invoice, apply the right Canadian sales taxes, add payment instructions, and send a clean PDF from one focused workflow. The free plan is suitable for occasional billing, while Premium supports businesses that invoice regularly.

Why Canadian businesses need Canadian invoicing software

Generic billing software often makes Canadian businesses configure every tax rate and payment detail manually. A Canadian invoice may need GST, HST, QST, PST, or RST depending on the province and what is being sold. Quebec businesses may also need bilingual client communication and Quebec-specific terminology.

Just Invoice keeps those requirements visible without turning invoice creation into an accounting project.

What you can do with Just Invoice

  • Create invoices and estimates from a focused, easy-to-learn interface.
  • Apply GST, HST, QST, PST, and RST by line item.
  • Add your business details and tax registration numbers.
  • Save clients and products for faster repeat billing.
  • Generate professional invoice PDFs.
  • Ask clients to pay by Interac e-transfer using clear invoice instructions.
  • Accept online card payments with Stripe Connect on Premium.
  • Use the app in English or French with Canadian terminology.

Built for small business invoicing, not full accounting

Just Invoice is designed for the work between finishing a job and getting paid. It is a good fit when you need invoicing, estimates, client records, products, payment collection, and practical reports without payroll, inventory management, or a full general ledger.

That narrower scope keeps the daily workflow clear. Review the invoice details and totals before sending them to your client.

Canadian taxes by province

Choose the appropriate region and tax setup for the work you are billing. Common examples include:

Province or regionCommon sales tax setup
QuebecGST 5% and QST 9.975%

Ontario | HST 13%

British Columbia | GST 5% and PST where applicable

Alberta | GST 5%

ManitobaGST and RST where applicable
SaskatchewanGST and PST where applicable

Tax rules can depend on your registration status, place of supply, and the product or service sold. Just Invoice helps you prepare the invoice, while your accountant and the relevant tax authority remain the right sources for tax advice.

A practical fit for service businesses

The software works well for consultants, freelancers, self-employed workers, contractors, trades, and other small businesses that bill for services, labour, materials, or project milestones.

It is especially useful when your priorities are sending the invoice quickly, showing taxes clearly, offering familiar Canadian payment methods, and keeping client-facing documents professional.

Free invoice software or Premium

Start with the free plan to create real invoices and confirm the workflow fits your business. Premium is $8 CAD per month and adds unlimited invoices, branded PDFs, email sending, and online card payments without a Just Invoice platform percentage on transactions.

How to create your first invoice

1. Add your business and client information.

2. Enter services, products, quantities, and prices.

3. Select the taxes that apply to each line.

4. Add payment terms and e-transfer or online payment details.

5. Review the totals, generate the PDF, and send it to your client.

Compare before choosing

If you need payroll, advanced expense accounting, inventory, or detailed job costing, a broader accounting or field-service platform may be a better fit. If you mainly want simple invoicing software built around Canadian taxes and payment habits, Just Invoice is designed for that narrower job.

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Is Just Invoice accounting software?

A: No. It is focused invoicing software for creating estimates and invoices, collecting payments, and reviewing practical invoice reports.

Can I create a Canadian invoice for free?

A: Yes. You can use the free invoice generator without signing up, or use the free account plan for light ongoing invoicing.

Does it support Quebec invoices with GST and QST?

A: Yes. Just Invoice supports GST and QST and provides a French interface using Canadian and Quebec terminology.

Try the simpler workflow

Create a clean Canadian invoice and compare the experience with your current tool.