Invoice templates
Free invoice templates for every kind of business
Pick the format that fits your work — freelance, hourly, contractor, consulting, deposit, recurring, and more — then create and send a polished, get-paid-ready invoice in PayNugget.
8+ template types · your logo & branding · automatic math · pay-now link built in
Why start from a template
A starting point that actually gets you paid
A Word doc can't collect payment. Every PayNugget template does the math, sends online, and offers a pay-now link.
- Template types by trade
- 8+
- To create and send
- $0
- Subtotal, tax, and total
- Auto
- Pay-now on every invoice
- 1 link
Browse by use case
Choose an invoice template
Each one is a starting point — PayNugget handles the calculations, sends it, and lets clients pay online.
Freelancer invoice template
A clean, professional invoice for independent work — project name, your rate, and a pay-now link, with room for a thank-you note.
- Project / service description
- Flat or hourly rate
- Net terms & due date
Hourly / time-based invoice
Bill by the hour with a tidy breakdown of dates, hours, and rate so clients can see exactly what they're paying for.
- Date and hours per entry
- Hourly rate × quantity
- Auto-calculated subtotal
Contractor invoice template
Built for trades and independent contractors — labor and materials as separate line items, plus tax and totals.
- Labor line items
- Materials & markup
- Sales tax line
Consulting invoice template
Itemize advisory work, deliverables, and retainers with the professional polish consulting clients expect.
- Deliverable line items
- Retainer or milestone
- Net 14 / Net 30 terms
Deposit / down-payment invoice
Collect a deposit before the work starts. Bill a percentage up front and invoice the balance on completion.
- Deposit amount or %
- Balance due reference
- Clear payment schedule
Recurring / retainer invoice
For ongoing engagements, set it once and let it send on a schedule so monthly retainers bill themselves.
- Fixed monthly amount
- Auto-send schedule
- Same line items each cycle
Service business invoice
A flexible template for cleaning, landscaping, and other service work — per-visit or per-job line items with tax.
- Per-visit or per-job items
- Service date
- Tax & total
Creative & agency invoice
For design, photography, and agency work — phase-based line items, usage notes, and your branding front and center.
- Phase / milestone items
- Usage or license note
- Your logo & brand color
Anatomy of an invoice
What belongs on a professional invoice
A complete invoice carries your business name and contact details, the client's details, a unique invoice number, the issue and due dates, itemized line items with quantities and rates, any tax, the total amount due, and clear payment instructions.
Every PayNugget template fills these in for you and does the math automatically — then sends with a secure pay-now link so clients can pay by low-cost ACH or card in a couple of clicks.
How it works
From template to paid in three steps
A template gets you started — PayNugget gets you paid.
Pick a template
Start from the format that matches your work, then add your logo, line items, and terms.
11Send with a pay-now link
Email a professional invoice. Clients can pay by low-cost ACH or card in a couple of clicks.
22Track and get paid
See when it's viewed and paid, send automatic reminders, and watch funds land in your bank.
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Invoice templates: frequently asked questions
What belongs on an invoice, branding, PDFs, and reuse.
- Are these invoice templates free to use?
- Yes. Every template type is free to create and send in PayNugget on the $0 plan. You can send unlimited invoices with no subscription — you only pay a small processing fee when a client pays you online.
- What should a professional invoice include?
- A complete invoice has your business name and contact details, the client's details, a unique invoice number, the issue and due dates, itemized line items with quantities and rates, any tax, the total amount due, and clear payment instructions. PayNugget fills these in for you.
- Can I add my logo and brand color to the template?
- Yes. Add your logo and choose a brand color so every invoice looks like it came from your business, not a generic form.
- Do I download a PDF or send the invoice online?
- Both. You can email a professional invoice with a secure pay-now link so clients pay by ACH or card in a couple of clicks, and you can also download a PDF copy for your records.
- How is using a template in PayNugget better than a Word or Excel file?
- A static Word or Excel template can't get you paid. A PayNugget invoice does the math automatically, sends with an online payment link, tracks whether it's been viewed and paid, and can send automatic reminders — all for free.
- Can I save a template and reuse it for repeat clients?
- Yes. Save your common line items and terms once, then duplicate an invoice for the next client or set up a recurring invoice so it sends itself on a schedule.
Create your invoice from a free template
Pick a format, add your branding, and send a get-paid-ready invoice in minutes — no subscription.