Side-by-side comparison
Invoice Simple is a generic invoicing form. PayReady knows the difference between a plumbing job at 13.5% VAT and a materials supply at 23%. It generates professional quotes from plain English, sends them via WhatsApp, and has PayReady AI write the payment chaser when a client goes quiet.
Free during Early Access. No credit card. Ready in 2 minutes.
The key difference
Invoice Simple will create an invoice. But it knows nothing about how tradesmen work, what VAT rates apply, or how a plumber charges for labour versus materials.
PayReady
Describe the job the way you would explain it to a client. PayReady AI builds a professional quote in 30 seconds - with the correct VAT for your trade, your rates, your logo, your currency. Send it via WhatsApp in one tap. PayReady AI writes the payment chaser when a client goes quiet.
Invoice Simple
Invoice Simple lets you fill in an invoice form on your phone. There is no AI quoting, no trade-specific VAT, no WhatsApp send, no payment reminder system, and no understanding of how tradesmen in Ireland or the UK actually work. It is built for anyone who needs to send an invoice - not for tradesmen specifically.
Feature comparison
| Feature | PayReady | Invoice Simple |
|---|---|---|
| PayReady AI quote from plain English (30 sec) | ||
| WhatsApp send | ||
| Irish VAT rates (23% / 13.5% / 9%) | ||
| UK VAT rates (20% / 5%) | Manual entry only | |
| PayReady AI payment reminders - 3 tones | ||
| Stage invoicing | ||
| Quote to invoice, one tap | ||
| 10+ trade document templates | Generic only | |
| Logo on every document | ||
| Dashboard and jobs overview | ||
| Starting price | Free | ~£8/mo (limited free) |
Pricing comparison
PayReady
Free now
Join during Early Access and lock in your founding member rate when pricing launches. No credit card, no time limit.
Invoice Simple
~£8/mo
Generic invoicing form. No trade-specific features. Limited free tier caps invoice count.
The VAT problem
In Ireland, a plumber charges 13.5% VAT on labour and installation work, and 23% VAT on materials supplied separately. Getting this wrong on an invoice can cause problems with Revenue and leave you short.
PayReady knows this distinction. Set your trade type once during setup and the correct VAT rate is applied automatically on every quote and invoice. Invoice Simple requires you to manually enter a VAT rate on every single invoice.
Our honest take
Choose PayReady if
Consider Invoice Simple if
PayReady AI quotes in 30 seconds. Irish and UK VAT handled automatically. WhatsApp send. PayReady AI payment reminders. All from your phone.
Free during Early Access. No credit card. Ready in 2 minutes.
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