Abby
Invoicing and accounting tool for French freelancers: unlimited quotes and invoices, URSSAF contribution estimates, bank connection and electronic signature. Free Basic plan; paid plans from €9 a month (regular price, often discounted).
A free plan with unlimited invoices already covers the basic need, and there is nothing to rebuild at that price. For paid plans, the value is in what surrounds invoicing: URSSAF declarations, bank connection, reminders and compliance with the e-invoicing reform (calendar to check on the official texts). Building those yourself costs more time than the €9 a month. Replace it only for invoicing alone, with a free tool.
What you lose
- URSSAF contribution estimates and declarations
- Bank connection and reconciliation
- Automatic payment reminders
- Compliance with e-invoicing obligations
Existing alternatives to Abby
- DolibarrOpen source
Free ERP and CRM (GPL): quotes, invoices, customers and products, self-hostable. Does not do online filing or ready-made bank synchronization.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Abby be replaced by a custom-built tool?
- casevibecode verdict: Not replaceable. A free plan with unlimited invoices already covers the basic need, and there is nothing to rebuild at that price. For paid plans, the value is in what surrounds invoicing: URSSAF declarations, bank connection, reminders and compliance with the e-invoicing reform (calendar to check on the official texts). Building those yourself costs more time than the €9 a month. Replace it only for invoicing alone, with a free tool.
- What is Abby used for?
- Invoicing and accounting tool for French freelancers: unlimited quotes and invoices, URSSAF contribution estimates, bank connection and electronic signature. Free Basic plan; paid plans from €9 a month (regular price, often discounted).
- What alternatives to Abby already exist?
- Dolibarr (open source). Options to compare before committing to a custom build.
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