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.
If input speed matters most, look at AI invoice tools: you dictate the job, the software builds the invoice. To see what AI does (and doesn't do) in invoicing software, read our guide to AI invoice management software.
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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