I built a simple invoicing tool for freelancers — Early Access is live
Hey everyone,
I’ve been working on a small side project called FlowBill, a clean and modern invoicing tool for freelancers. I built it because most invoicing tools feel heavy, outdated, or packed with features that solo freelancers don’t actually need.
I wanted something fast, simple, and pleasant to use — so I built it myself.
Why I built it
As a freelancer or solo operator, creating invoices should take seconds, not minutes. Most tools force you through dashboards, templates, settings, and upsells. I wanted a tool that feels more like Stripe or Notion: clean, minimal, and frictionless.
What FlowBill does
Create invoices in seconds
Clean, modern UI
No clutter, no complexity
Designed specifically for freelancers and small client projects
Who it’s for
Freelancers, consultants, designers, developers — anyone who sends invoices and wants something simple that “just works.”
Early Access
I’m opening early access today and would love feedback from the Indie Hackers community.
👉 https://flowbill-landing.netlify.app (flowbill-landing.netlify.app in Bing)
If you try it, I’d really appreciate any thoughts on the UX, onboarding, or anything that feels confusing or missing.
Happy to answer questions or share more about the build process.
Invoices paid still need a Sept 15 send number. Sept 15 Estimated-Tax Worksheet for 1099s, $19: YTD -> SE tax -> safe harbor vs annualized + payment log. https://atlashelpscompany.gumroad.com/l/zfdxar Not tax advice.
Invoices paid still need a Sept 15 send number. Sept 15 Estimated-Tax Worksheet for 1099s, $19: YTD -> SE tax -> safe harbor vs annualized + payment log. https://atlashelpscompany.gumroad.com/l/zfdxar Not tax advice.
Nice work getting this out. The clean positioning makes sense, especially for solo freelancers who just want to invoice quickly without wrestling a bloated dashboard.
One thing I would test early is how you handle deposits, milestone billing, and follow-up reminders. A lot of freelancers do not struggle with creating the invoice, they struggle with getting paid on time once the project is moving. If FlowBill makes those three pieces dead simple, that could be a strong wedge.
I run Landolio, so I spend a lot of time around freelancer payment friction, and the fastest wins usually come from clearer payment terms plus pre-written follow-ups rather than adding more bookkeeping features.
Would be curious whether your early users are mostly designers, developers, or consultants, because each group tends to want slightly different defaults.