Direct comparison

FreshBooks vs Invo-Lynx

Construction-native, not US-retrofitted. Free 30-day trial. No 5-client cap.

FreshBooks: £15–£35 / month·Invo-Lynx: £15/user · 30-day trial
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FreshBooks is a polished US-built invoicing product. UK contractors quickly hit its limits — no CIS, no Construction Act, no DRC VAT, and the £15 Lite tier caps you at 5 clients. Invo-Lynx is built around the UK construction stack from day one.

When FreshBooks fits
  • ·You're a non-construction creative / consultant (FreshBooks' core market)
  • ·You bill US clients in USD and need their multi-currency flow
  • ·You like their time-tracking + project profitability UX
  • ·You're a sole trader with fewer than 5 clients
Why Invo-Lynx beats it
  • No client cap — unlimited clients on every plan
  • CIS deductions, CIS300 returns, subbie portal, DRC VAT — all built for UK construction
  • Construction Act PLN clock built into Applications for Payment
  • Per-user pricing without per-feature ladders — £15/user covers everything
  • GBP-native, HMRC-aware, MTD VAT direct submission landing Q3 2026

Feature by feature

The honest side-by-side.

FeatureFreshBooksInvo-Lynx
UK CIS deduction
CIS300 returns
Construction Act PLN clock
AfP cycle
DRC VAT
Subbie portalFree, unlimited
Retention ledger
Client cap (paid)5 clients on Lite, 50 on Plus, unlimited PremiumNo cap on any tier
Free trial30-day trial30 days — no card
GBP-native + HMRC
Headline price£15 Lite — £35 Premium30-day trial, then £15/user

FreshBooks pricing verified on 18 May 2026 from the published rates. Comparative advertising — UK Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regs 2008 compliant.

Switching from FreshBooks

FreshBooks exports clients and invoices as CSV — Invo-Lynx imports both free on signup. Move mid-project if you need to: retention balances and active applications carry across without disrupting your live work.

Stop paying the construction tax.

Invo-Lynx is free for 30 days — no card. Then £15 per user, per month. Construction Act, CIS, AfP, subbie portal — all built in. No demos. No sales calls.

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