Permanent free document creation
Eonebill
30 documents/month, free for the first 3 clients
Refrens
Basic includes a 15-document allowance and two users
⚖️US pricing checked August 2026
Refrens Alternative: Eonebill vs Refrens
Refrens is the stronger operations suite for mobile apps, CRM, GST, accounting, approvals, and inventory. Eonebill is the leaner US-focused choice for AI-assisted client documents and contractor tax workflows. Both offer permanent free document creation.
Direct free-plan answer
Refrens Free has broader operations; Eonebill Free allows more monthly documents
Refrens Basic lists 15 documents, mobile apps, two users, OCR, expenses, reminders, clients, and a sales pipeline. Eonebill Free provides 30 documents/month, free for the first 3 clients, with an emphasis on AI drafting and US contractor documents.
Plan
Price
Billing
Core allowance
Eonebill Free
$0
Ongoing free plan
30 documents/month, free for the first 3 clients
Refrens Basic
$0
Free plan
15 documents, 15 OCR scans, two users, mobile apps, reminders, expenses, clients, and one sales pipeline
Refrens Accounts Lite
$11/month effective
$130 for one year on the checked US pricing page
Unlimited documents, recurring invoices, multicurrency, signatures, custom reports, and branding controls
Eonebill Pro
$19/month
$14/month with annual billing
Unlimited documents, AI workflows, e-signatures, and paid bank reconciliation access
Refrens Accounts
$21/month effective
$250 for one year on the checked US pricing page
Adds chart of accounts, journals, bank reconciliation, financial statements, ledgers, permissions, and five users
Refrens prices shown use the one-year US rates visible when checked in 2026-08-27. Region, term, add-ons, digital-signature usage, extra users, and promotions can change the total. Verify Refrens pricing.
Refrens vs Eonebill Feature Comparison
Refrens is not an invoice-only tool. It combines documents, mobile apps, CRM, accounting, GST compliance, approvals, and inventory. Eonebill differs through its US contractor focus and lighter AI-assisted document workflow.
AI-assisted workflows
Eonebill
Draft invoices and several business documents from plain language
Refrens
Freya AI accounting assistant is additionally chargeable on paid plans
Full accounting and financial statements
Eonebill
Invoice-first bookkeeping, not a Refrens-depth accounting suite
Refrens
Accounts adds double-entry books, journals, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and ledgers
CRM and sales pipeline
Eonebill
Client records and document workflows, not a full sales CRM
Refrens
Basic includes one sales pipeline and five lead-capture forms
Native mobile apps
Eonebill
Responsive web application
Refrens
Android and iOS apps are included even on Basic
Receipt and document OCR
Eonebill
AI receipt and expense extraction
Refrens
Basic includes 15 OCR scans; paid limits increase by plan
Recurring invoices and reminders
Eonebill
Recurring billing and invoice reminder workflows
Refrens
Reminders start on Basic; recurring invoices start on Accounts Lite
E-signatures
Eonebill
Dedicated e-signature workflows
Refrens
Simple signatures on Accounts Lite; digital signatures carry usage charges
Regional tax workflows
Eonebill
US-focused W-9, 1099, and Schedule C workflows
Refrens
India-focused GST, e-invoicing, TDS, GSTR, and CA workflows
| Feature | Eonebill | Refrens |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent free document creation | 30 documents/month, free for the first 3 clients | Basic includes a 15-document allowance and two users |
| AI-assisted workflows | Draft invoices and several business documents from plain language | Freya AI accounting assistant is additionally chargeable on paid plans |
| Full accounting and financial statements | Invoice-first bookkeeping, not a Refrens-depth accounting suite | Accounts adds double-entry books, journals, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and ledgers |
| CRM and sales pipeline | Client records and document workflows, not a full sales CRM | Basic includes one sales pipeline and five lead-capture forms |
| Native mobile apps | Responsive web application | Android and iOS apps are included even on Basic |
| Receipt and document OCR | AI receipt and expense extraction | Basic includes 15 OCR scans; paid limits increase by plan |
| Recurring invoices and reminders | Recurring billing and invoice reminder workflows | Reminders start on Basic; recurring invoices start on Accounts Lite |
| E-signatures | Dedicated e-signature workflows | Simple signatures on Accounts Lite; digital signatures carry usage charges |
| Regional tax workflows | US-focused W-9, 1099, and Schedule C workflows | India-focused GST, e-invoicing, TDS, GSTR, and CA workflows |
Which Product Fits Your Business?
Choose Eonebill if...
- ✓ You mainly serve US clients and contractors
- ✓ Plain-language document drafting is the priority
- ✓ W-9, 1099, and Schedule C workflows matter
- ✓ You prefer a simpler document-first web app
Choose Refrens if...
- ✓ Android or iOS apps are essential
- ✓ Sales CRM and lead capture belong with invoicing
- ✓ Indian GST, TDS, GSTR, or CA workflows are central
- ✓ You need full accounting, approvals, or inventory
Moving from Refrens to Eonebill
Eonebill does not provide a one-click Refrens migration. Preserve accounting and tax records before moving only the active document workflow.
1
Export Invoices from the Dashboard
Refrens supports downloading all or selected invoices as CSV, CSV with line items, or PDF. Use line-item CSV when detailed service and product rows need to remain searchable.
Read Refrens' official invoice export steps2
Preserve the Broader Operations Record
Separately retain clients, expenses, payments, accounting reports, GST records, CRM pipeline data, inventory, approvals, and signed files. An invoice export is not a complete Refrens account migration.
3
Import Clients and Verify Active Work
Prepare compatible contact data for Eonebill's client CSV import, recreate only active documents, and verify recipients, totals, taxes, currencies, signatures, email delivery, payment settings, and PDF appearance before switching.
Refrens vs Eonebill FAQ
Is Refrens free in 2026?
Yes. Refrens Basic is a $0 plan. Its official US pricing page currently lists a 15-document allowance, 15 OCR scans, two users, Android and iOS apps, client and expense management, payment tracking, automated reminders, one sales pipeline, and five lead-capture forms.
How much does Refrens cost in the US?
On the US pricing page checked in August 2026, Accounts Lite is shown as $130 for one year, or about $11 per month effective, while Accounts is $250 for one year, or about $21 per month effective. Longer commitments and other product bundles use different prices, so verify the selected region and billing term before purchasing.
Is Eonebill or Refrens better for freelancers?
Eonebill is the leaner fit for US freelancers who want 30 documents/month, free for the first 3 clients, plus plain-language drafting and W-9/1099 tools. Refrens is stronger when native mobile apps, CRM, GST compliance, inventory, full accounting, approvals, or a broader operations suite belong in one product.
Does Refrens include full accounting?
Yes, on the appropriate paid plan. Refrens Accounts currently lists chart of accounts, journals, bank reconciliation, P&L, balance sheet, trial balance, cash-flow statement, daybook, ledgers, and permissions. Basic and Accounts Lite should not be described as including every Accounts feature.
Does Refrens have mobile apps and AI?
Yes. Refrens lists Android and iOS apps on Basic. It also lists the Freya AI Accounting Assistant as additionally chargeable on paid plans. Eonebill is currently a responsive web application and uses AI primarily for drafting invoices and related business documents.
Can I automatically migrate from Refrens to Eonebill?
No. Eonebill does not provide a one-click Refrens migration. Refrens officially supports bulk invoice downloads as CSV, CSV with line items, or PDF. Preserve accounting reports and other business records separately, import compatible client data into Eonebill, and recreate only active documents after checking balances and tax records.
Try the US-Focused Document Option
Keep Refrens when its accounting, GST, CRM, inventory, and mobile depth fit better. Try Eonebill when US contractor documents and a leaner AI drafting workflow are the priority.