Best invoicing software for freelancers 2026: comparison of French solutions
2026 comparison of French invoicing software for freelancers: Robi, Tiime, Indy, Abby, Freebe, Henrri. Criteria, Factur-X, PDP and who each is for.
In short
- •In 2026 the right tool depends on your need: built-in accounting, creation speed, price, and Factur-X compliance.
- •Tiime, Indy, Qonto = suites with accounting (some are registered platforms / PDP). Freebe, Abby, Henrri = simpler freelance invoicing.
- •Robi AI is the only one to create an invoice by voice and generates Factur-X natively, for a one-time price (€59 lifetime) rather than a subscription.
- •Key point: a tool creates the invoice, a registered platform (PDP) transmits it — don't confuse the two.
How to choose in 2026: the criteria that matter
There is no absolute « best » invoicing tool — it depends on your profile. The decisive criteria this year:
The French solutions reviewed
Robi AI — creation by AI and voice
The unique angle: you create a quote or invoice by voice, and Robi generates a natively Factur-X-compliant document — for a one-time price, €59 lifetime, no subscription. Robi generates the compliant format; for transmission it pairs with a registered platform.
Tiime — accounting suite with a registered platform
Invoicing + accounting, with a free entry tier; a pre-registered platform under the reform.
Indy — accounting and a pro account for the self-employed
All-in-one management (accounting + pro account + returns).
Abby — the micro-business all-in-one
Built for French micro-entrepreneurs (invoicing, revenue tracking, URSSAF).
Freebe — freelance-focused invoicing
Simple, freelance-centric (quotes, invoices, client tracking).
Henrri — free invoicing
Free invoicing with paid options.
The real 2026 topic: Factur-X + registered platform
The reform splits two roles: creating the invoice in the right format (what a tool like Robi does), and transmitting it via a registered platform (PDP) — the DGFiP has registered about 150 of them. Some tools do both; others focus on creation and plug into a PDP. Check the official list on impots.gouv.fr.
Who is each for?
And Robi — honestly
Robi AI is not a registered platform (PDP) and doesn't claim to be. What it does better: create a compliant invoice by voice, generate Factur-X natively, for a one-time €59 lifetime price. For transmission, pair it with the PDP of your choice.
Conclusion
Don't look for the absolute « best » — look for the best for you. Whatever you pick, make sure it produces Factur-X and know how your invoices will be transmitted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best invoicing software for freelancers in 2026?+
It depends: Robi AI to create fastest (by voice) and pay once (€59 lifetime); Tiime or Indy for an accounting suite + transmission; Abby for micro-business; Henrri if you want free.
Do I need a registered platform (PDP)?+
Yes, to transmit e-invoices. Some tools are a PDP themselves; others generate the format and plug into one. The DGFiP publishes the official list (~150 platforms).
Is Robi AI a registered platform (PDP)?+
No, and it doesn't claim to be. Robi generates Factur-X-compliant invoices; transmission goes through the PDP of your choice.
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