Ledgerline · Compared
A spreadsheet will do most of this if you build it and keep it right. We checked eight things freelancers ask about, and what each approach covers without extra work.
| Capability | Ledgerline | Spreadsheets | Other tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoices that number themselves | Included | Partly | Included |
| Receipts matched to bank lines | Included | Not available | Partly |
| Sales tax worked out per client | Included | Partly | Partly |
| Any currency, one set of books | Included | Partly | Included |
| Reminders for late payments | Included | Not available | Included |
| Who changed what, with history | Included | Not available | Partly |
| Two people at once, no conflicts | Included | Not available | Included |
| Year-end export for your accountant | Partly | Partly | Partly |
| Fully included | 7 of 8 | 0 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
“Other tools” means the three invoicing apps most often named by people who moved to us, checked in September 2026. Features change; tell us if one of these is out of date.