A free Square Invoices alternative for the trades
Square Invoices is a good tool, but it is not the right fit for everyone. If you want something simpler and cheaper to run your trade business, here is an honest look at how KSV Backoffice compares.
What Square Invoices is good at
Square Invoices is a simple, free way to send invoices and take card payments, especially if you already use Square for point of sale.
Where KSV Backoffice is different
It is mainly invoicing and payments. KSV Backoffice adds the rest of running a trade business, customer records, estimates, a job calendar, expense and profit tracking, a saved price book and AI help, while staying simple to use.
Square Invoices vs KSV Backoffice
| Square Invoices | KSV Backoffice | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Quotes & estimates | Basic | Yes, itemized |
| Customer records (CRM) | Basic | Yes |
| Job scheduling / calendar | No | Built in |
| Expense & profit tracking | No | Yes |
| Built for the trades | General | Yes, trade-first |
Competitor features and pricing change over time, check their site for the latest. This is a general comparison to help you choose.
Which should you pick?
If you just need to send invoices and take cards, Square is fine, especially alongside Square POS. If you want your customers, scheduling, expenses and profit in the same place, KSV Backoffice does more.
The easiest way to decide is to try it. Start free in a couple of minutes, or make an invoice right now with no sign-up.