--- title: "What is Helcim Invoicing? | Using Helcim invoicing" slug: "what-is-helcim-invoicing" description: "Simplify invoicing with Helcim Invoicing. This free tool lets you create invoices, accept payments, automate reminders, and manage invoices on the go." updated: 2025-04-17T18:58:15Z published: 2025-04-17T18:58:15Z canonical: "learn.helcim.com/what-is-helcim-invoicing" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://learn.helcim.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What is Helcim Invoicing? Helcim Invoicing is a free tool that helps small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) like yours manage invoices online. It's user-friendly and accessible, regardless of your technical expertise. With Helcim Invoicing, you can create and send professional invoices, track payments, and get paid faster – all in one convenient platform. ![Simplified UI for Helcim invoicing](https://cdn.document360.io/4e721329-1a9d-4ef0-8d2f-497e0c1f185a/Images/Documentation/invoicing-simple-ui 1.png) --- **In this article** - [Why did we make Helcim Invoicing?](/v1/docs/what-is-helcim-invoicing#why-did-we-make-helcim-invoicing) - [Who is Helcim Invoicing for?](/v1/docs/what-is-helcim-invoicing#who-is-helcim-invoicing-for) - [What are its features and benefits?](/v1/docs/what-is-helcim-invoicing#what-are-its-features-and-benefits) - [How much does it cost?](/v1/docs/what-is-helcim-invoicing#how-much-does-it-cost) - [How do I get Helcim Invoicing?](/v1/docs/what-is-helcim-invoicing#how-do-i-get-helcim-invoicing) - [Next steps](/v1/docs/what-is-helcim-invoicing#next-steps) --- ## Why did we make Helcim Invoicing? --- We made Helcim Invoicing to provide businesses like yours with a way to create invoices and process payments for them—all in one platform and with no extra cost. ## Who is Helcim Invoicing for? --- Helcim Invoicing is designed for a wide range of businesses and individuals who need to send invoices to their customers. Here are a few examples: - **Freelancers and contractors:** If you're a freelancer or contractor, Helcim Invoicing can help you get paid on time with payment links and automated reminders. - **Professional services:** Businesses offering professional services can use Helcim Invoicing to clearly outline billable hours, services rendered, and itemized charges. - **Healthcare providers:** Helcim Invoicing is [HIPAA-compliant](https://compliancy-group.com/what-is-hipaa-compliance/), making it a secure and reliable option for healthcare providers to manage patient billing. - **Home services:** If you provide home services, Helcim Invoicing allows you to manage quotes, orders, and invoices on the go with its mobile invoicing feature. - **Automotive businesses:** Helcim Invoicing helps automotive businesses track labor, parts, and service descriptions for accurate billing. - **Wholesale businesses:** Helcim Invoicing can automatically update inventory with every sale, turn your estimates into invoices, and request deposits for big ticket items. - **Educational institutions:** Helcim Invoicing can simplify tuition and fee collection for educational institutions with customizable invoicing options. ## What are its features and benefits? --- Helcim Invoicing offers a variety of features that can benefit your business: - Send **unlimited invoices** using your free account – only pay processing fees. - **Customize** professional invoice templates to perfectly match your brand and include your logo. - **Accept** **payments** quickly via credit cards or ACH, or offer both options on a single invoice. - Enable customers to **pay instantly** with a 'Pay Now' button directly in their emailed invoice. - Automate **payment reminders** to reduce late payments and minimize manual follow-up. - Set up **recurring invoices** automatically for subscriptions, memberships, or other regular charges. - Offer **flexibility** by allowing customers to make partial payments on their invoices. - **Create and manage** invoices from anywhere using the dedicated Helcim mobile app. - **Pass on** your processing fees to customers using the integrated Fee Saver (surcharging) feature. ## How much does it cost? --- Helcim Invoicing is **free** to use once you’ve signed up for a Helcim merchant account. You only incur charges when processing payments for your invoices, and Helcim's pricing is transparent with no hidden fees. ## How do I get Helcim invoicing? --- Helcim Invoicing comes with your Helcim account, and is accessible through the All Tools menu in your dashboard. 1. [Login](https://hsso.helcim.com/login) to your Helcim account on a web browser 2. Select **All Tools** in the top-right corner of the screen 3. Select **Invoicing** From here, you can customize, create, and send invoices with just a few clicks! ## Next steps --- Now that you know what Helcim Invoicing can do, let’s learn how to customize and create your first invoice: - [**Customize your invoices**](https://learn.helcim.com/docs/customize-your-helcim-invoice)**:** make your invoices pop with your company logo and color palette - [**Create an invoice**](https://learn.helcim.com/docs/create-a-helcim-invoice)**:** make your first invoice to send to your customer **More places you can go** - If you don’t have an account yet, you can [sign up for one here](https://hub.helcim.com/signup/register). - You can also try Helcim’s [free invoice generator tool](https://www.helcim.com/free-invoice-generator/) before signing up.