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    Indy Reviews, pricing and alternatives 2026

    Automated accounting and invoicing for freelancers.

    From 20€/mo.

    Best for
    ConsultantWriterDesignerContent creator

    Solo / Freelance

    Highly recommended

    Team

    Can work

    What it does
    Facturation
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    Indy

    ToolTrim Verdict
    3.8/5
    Decent

    As soon as you spend more than 2 hours per month on your admin/accounting.

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    Our take

    Understanding Indy.

    Indy is automated accounting and invoicing for freelancers. Starting at €20/month. Built for B2B consultants and graphic designers.

    All-in-one: billing, accounting, CRM, business account. french legal compliance (legal notices, VAT, tax filings), simple and fast interface. Integrated business account (French IBAN). In practice: invoicing: create and send compliant invoices in 2 minutes. Also: quotes: generate professional quotes with electronic signature. Estimated time saving: 2h/month.

    Keep it if: you are a micro-enterprise or a solo company or you hate paperwork. Skip it if: you have a chartered accountant who manages everything or very few invoices (<5/year). Main limit: free version limited to 3 clients. As soon as you spend more than 2 hours per month on your admin/accounting.

    Practical uses

    • InvoicingCreate and send compliant invoices in 2 minutes
    • QuotesGenerate professional quotes with electronic signature
    • AccountingTrack your income/expenses and generate your tax returns
    • Client trackingManage your clients and projects in a simple CRM
    • Business accountOpen a bank account dedicated to your activity

    Pros and cons

    What Indy does especially well — and the limits to anticipate.

    Pros

    • All-in-one: billing, accounting, CRM, business account
    • French legal compliance (legal notices, VAT, tax filings)
    • Simple and fast interface
    • Integrated business account (French IBAN)
    • Free version for 3 clients

    Cons

    • Free version limited to 3 clients
    • Fewer advanced features than specialized tools
    • Pro account with fees on certain transactions

    Indy: when it makes sense.

    As soon as you spend more than 2 hours per month on your admin/accounting.

    Keep if

    You are a micro-enterprise or a solo company. You hate paperwork

    Indy becomes worthwhile when
    • You use it at least once a week
    • The monthly cost (€20) is small next to the time it saves you

    Challenge if

    You have a chartered accountant who manages everything. Very few invoices (<5/year)

    Indy becomes too expensive when
    • You use it less than once a month
    • indy (free) already covers the essentials for occasional use

    How much does Indy cost?

    Free0 €

    Very comprehensive free plan

    Entry paid plan20€/mo

    €20/month for automated filings

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    Indy's real cost by team size

    TeamPlanMonthly costAnnual costVerdict
    SoloEntry paid plan~20 €~240 €Limited cost
    3 peopleEntry paid plan~60 €~720 €Worth a budget check
    10 peopleEntry paid plan~200 €~2400 €Worth a budget check
    50 peopleEntry paid plan~1000 €~12000 €Serious budget decision

    Estimate calculated from the displayed per-user price - check the official page for monthly/annual billing and any current promotions.

    Best alternatives to Indy.

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    Automated accounting and invoicing for freelancers.

    3.8ToolTrim score
    Monthly price
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    Free plan
    Included
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    Shine

    French business account with free invoicing, quotes, payments, and admin tracking.

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    The AI angle

    Indy vs AI

    AI augments this tool
    Go further with AI

    Indy integrated AI suggestions for drafting contracts and quotes, but remains primarily a French administrative management tool for freelancers (invoices, contracts, client tracking, declarations).

    Can AI replace it?

    Replace Indy with an AI? No: a French freelancer's administrative management (compliant invoicing, contracts, declarations) remains a regulated need. AI helps write faster, it doesn't replace administrative compliance. Verdict: AI augments writing, admin management remains the product.

    Indy Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    20€/mo (Entry paid plan).
    Best for
    freelancers and solopreneurs.
    Avoid if
    You have a chartered accountant who manages everything; Very few invoices (<5/year).
    Alternatives
    Shine.
    ToolTrim verdict
    As soon as you spend more than 2 hours per month on your admin/accounting.

    Our verdict on Indy.

    Why this verdict

    Decent

    Indy is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

    Tool FAQ

    Frequently asked questions about Indy

    Pricing, usage, alternatives, and context: useful answers before adding one more tool to your stack.

    What is Indy used for?

    Automated accounting and invoicing for freelancers.

    How much does Indy cost?

    Indy costs €20/month (Entry paid plan plan). Price verified on 2026-03-13.

    Is Indy suitable for beginners?

    Indy is particularly suited for freelancers and solopreneurs.

    Is Indy worth the price?

    As soon as you spend more than 2 hours per month on your admin/accounting.

    What are the best alternatives to Indy?

    The main alternatives to Indy are: Shine.

    Is there a free alternative to Indy?

    Yes, indy is a free alternative to Indy.