A one-off invoice, any trade or profession

Simple Invoice Generator

Fill in a form, watch the invoice build up as a live preview, then download it as a PDF - business and client details, line items, tax, and a running total. Not tied to construction - built for any trade, freelancer or small business.

Metre2 Simple Invoice Generator showing a filled-in invoice with a live preview and Download PDF button

See it build up as you type

A live invoice preview sits next to the form - business details, client details, line items and totals all update as you fill them in, not a separate "preview" step.

Any trade, worldwide

GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, CAD or NZD, with a custom tax/VAT rate - generic by design, not tied to construction pricing or a specific trade.

One click to a PDF

Download a clean, ready-to-send PDF invoice - generated entirely on your device, with nothing about your business or client data uploaded anywhere.

As many line items as the job needs

Add or remove line items freely - description, quantity and unit price - with the subtotal, tax and total recalculating as you go.

Notes and payment terms

A free-text notes field for payment terms, bank details or anything else that needs to appear on the invoice itself.

Light/dark theme, and sample invoices

A light/dark toggle that remembers your choice, and a rotating set of realistic sample invoices across different trades and currencies to load and explore.

How it compares to Invoice Simple

Invoice Simple is a well-known dedicated invoicing app for freelancers and small businesses, priced per month with invoice limits on its entry tier - here's how a one-off desktop invoice generator compares for a sole trader who just needs to send a clean one-off invoice.

Feature Simple Invoice Generator Invoice Simple
Pricing model £4.99 one-off after trial $4.99/month for 3 invoices; $19.99/month for unlimited (Premium)
Works fully offline
Unlimited invoices at the entry price
Live invoice preview as you type
Online card/PayPal payment collection
Client e-signatures and deposits
Native mobile app
Multi-currency support

Comparison based on Invoice Simple's publicly listed pricing and features as of August 2026 (invoicesimple.com, capterra.com) - pricing and features change over time, so check invoicesimple.com for current details. Invoice Simple is a trademark of its respective owner; this comparison is for informational purposes and isn't sponsored by or affiliated with Invoice Simple.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything to use Simple Invoice Generator?

Simple Invoice Generator is a Windows desktop app, free to try from the Microsoft Store.

Does my Simple Invoice Generator account work with Vector and Forma?

Yes - Simple Invoice Generator uses the same shared Metre2 account as Vector, Forma and every other Keystone app. Sign in once and it works everywhere.

Is this only for construction trades?

No - it's deliberately generic. Any trade, freelancer or small business can use it to create and send a one-off invoice, not just construction.

Does it upload my invoice data anywhere?

No - the PDF is generated entirely on your device. Nothing about the invoice itself (business details, client details, line items) is uploaded anywhere.

Does it work outside the UK?

Yes - GBP, USD, EUR, AUD, CAD and NZD, with a custom tax/VAT rate field for your local requirements.

Ready to try Simple Invoice Generator?