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    Indy

    Automated accounting and invoicing for freelancers.

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    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

    • Manage simple accounting for a French freelancer.
    • Generate compliant invoices and tax filings.
    • Automate expense and revenue tracking.

    Features & use cases

    Accounting
    Invoicing
    Paie
    Payments

    Pros and cons

    What Indy does especially well and the limits to anticipate.

    Pros

    • Free core features: excellent value.
    • Fully compliant with French tax standards.
    • Extremely popular: 450K+ French freelancers use it.
    • High ratings (4.8 Trustpilot, 4.9 App Store).

    Cons

    • Limited to France and French standards.
    • Paid plans needed for advanced features.
    • Not suited for complex businesses.

    Indy: when it makes sense.

    Indy is the reference accounting tool in France for freelancers. For international freelancers or complex SMB, look elsewhere.

    Keep if

    You're a French freelancer or micro-entrepreneur.. You want simple accounting compliant with French tax standards.

    Indy becomes worthwhile when
    • You use it at least once a week
    • The monthly cost (≈ $23.29) is small next to the time it saves you

    Challenge if

    You don't reside in France or don't need French tax compliance.. You're a complex SMB with advanced accounting needs.

    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?

    Free$0

    Very comprehensive free plan

    Entry paid plan≈ $23.29/mo

    €20/month for automated filings

    Official pricing sourceverified on

    Indicative conversion · 1 EUR = 1.1645 USD / 0.8574 GBP · ECB rate from 2026-08-27

    Indy's real cost by team size

    TeamPlanMonthly costAnnual costVerdict
    SoloEntry paid plan~$23.29~$279.48Limited cost
    3 peopleEntry paid plan~$69.87~$838.44Worth a budget check
    10 peopleEntry paid plan~$232.9~$2,794.8Worth a budget check
    50 peopleEntry paid plan~$1,164.5~$13,974Serious budget decision

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

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    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
    ≈ $23.29/mo (Entry paid plan).
    Best for
    freelancers and solopreneurs.
    Avoid if
    You don't reside in France or don't need French tax compliance.; You're a complex SMB with advanced accounting needs..
    Alternatives
    Shine.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Indy is the reference accounting tool in France for freelancers.

    Our verdict on Indy.

    Why this verdict

    Great

    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 $23/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?

    Indy is the reference accounting tool in France for freelancers. For international freelancers or complex SMB, look elsewhere.

    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.