What's Included for Free?
Everything you need to create, send, and manage professional invoices — at zero cost.
Unlimited Invoices
Create as many invoices as you need. No monthly limits, no per-invoice fees, no restrictions.
Free PDF Export
Download every invoice as a polished PDF document. Print, email, or archive — all free.
SARS-Compliant
Every invoice includes all fields required by SARS for VAT compliance. Tax invoice ready.
No Hidden Fees
Our free plan is genuinely free. No credit card on file, no sneaky upgrades, no trial expiry.
Free Plan vs Pro Plan
Every account gets 2 months of Pro features free. After your trial, stay on Free or subscribe to Pro for online payments and advanced features.
| Feature | Free | Pro (2mo free, then R200/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited invoices | ||
| Professional templates | ||
| PDF export | ||
| Client management | ||
| Expense tracking | ||
| VAT calculations | ||
| Email invoices | ||
| Online payments | — | |
| Recurring invoices | — | |
| Custom branding (remove Illumi logo) | — | |
| WhatsApp payment links | — | |
| Priority support | — |
Why Illumi's Free Invoice Generator is Different
Most "free" invoice generators have a catch: limited invoices per month, watermarks on your PDFs, or a 14-day trial that expires. Illumi is different. Our free plan gives you genuinely unlimited invoicing capabilities with no strings attached.
What You Can Do for Free
- Create unlimited invoices — there is no monthly cap
- Add unlimited clients to your address book
- Track unlimited expenses for tax time
- Download invoices as professional PDFs
- Send invoices via email directly from Illumi
- Automatic VAT calculations at 15% or any custom rate
- Sequential invoice numbering handled automatically
- Full expense tracking with receipt upload
When Should You Subscribe to Pro?
Every new account gets 2 months of Pro features completely free. After your trial, the Pro plan is R200/month and is designed for businesses that want to accept online payments directly through their invoices. If your clients want to pay by card, EFT, or mobile money, Pro gives you integration with PayFast, Yoco, Ozow, and Stripe. You also get recurring invoices for retainer clients, custom branding (remove the Illumi watermark), and WhatsApp payment links.
Free Invoice Generator for South African Businesses
Illumi is built by South Africans, for South Africans. Our default currency is ZAR, we support all major SA payment gateways, and our invoice format meets SARS requirements. Whether you're a sole proprietor in Pretoria or a startup in Stellenbosch, Illumi helps you invoice like a pro — for free.