1Highest rated
SellsyAccounting & finance
The 100% French CRM, invoicing and cash flow suite for SMEs who want to centralize everything
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4 tools selected and reviewed
A design project is rarely invoiced in one go: a retainer at the brief, a balance at delivery, sometimes a mid-project invoice if the client asks for many revision rounds. Without strict tracking, these staggered payments quickly add up to a forgotten balance and tight cash flow.
Our ranking, from the most focused on sales payment tracking to the simplest for a solo designer.
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2Excellent choice
IndyAccounting & finance
Free and automated accounting for French independent professionals and freelancers
Read the review →3Worth a look
ShineAccounting & finance
The business account and admin assistant for freelancers and independent professionals in France, with integrated invoicing
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| Tool | Best for | Price | FR | Level | Verdict | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sellsy | The 100% French CRM, invoicing and cash flow suite for SMEs who want to centralize everything | Paid | 🇫🇷 | Intermediate | Good choice | ★ 4.2 | |
| Indy | Free and automated accounting for French independent professionals and freelancers | Freemium | 🇫🇷 | Beginner | Very good | ★ 4.4 | |
| Shine | The business account and admin assistant for freelancers and independent professionals in France, with integrated invoicing | Freemium | 🇫🇷 | Beginner | Very good | ★ 4.3 | |
 Tiime | The mobile-first app for management and pre-accounting with integrated business account for small enterprises | Freemium | 🇫🇷 | Beginner | Good choice | ★ 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which tool should I use to invoice a retainer and then the balance of a design project?
Sellsy handles quotes in multiple installments and automatically switches the retainer to balance. Indy and Tiime stay very simple if you prefer a lightweight tool without advanced business features.
How do I automatically follow up on an unpaid project balance?
Sellsy schedules follow-ups by tier once a due date is missed. Indy also offers automatic reminders, simpler but sufficient for a solo designer.
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