Freelance Invoice Template

For freelancers who bill clients by the project, the hour or the deliverable: writers, designers, developers, editors and marketers. A project field at the top tells the client exactly which piece of work the invoice covers, which helps when you have several jobs going with the same client.

It defaults to Net 15 terms, short enough to keep cash flowing but still reasonable for most clients. If you bill mostly by the hour on longer engagements, the consulting invoice template may suit you better.

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Columns: Deliverable · Qty · Rate
Default terms: Net 15
Extra fields: Project

Jordan Ellis Design

Denver, CO

hello@example.com

jordanellis.example.com

Invoice

No.: JE-0212
Date: Feb 2, 2026
Due date: Feb 17, 2026
Project: Trailhead website redesign

Bill to

Sam Carter

Trailhead Coffee Co.

sam@example.com

Terms

Net 15

Line items
Deliverable	Qty	Rate	Amount
Website homepage design 1 × $1,800.00	1	$1,800.00	$1,800.00
Interior page templates 3 × $450.00	3	$450.00	$1,350.00
Icon set (12 icons) 1 × $600.00	1	$600.00	$600.00
Extra revision rounds (hours) 3 × $85.00	3	$85.00	$255.00

Subtotal: $4,005.00
Tax: $0.00
Total due: $4,005.00

Notes

Thanks for working with me. Please include the invoice number with your payment.

Template preview with example details

What's included

A Project field, so the client can match the invoice to the right job and budget.
Deliverable-based line items that describe what you produced, not just hours spent.
Room for hourly add-ons like extra revisions, billed on their own line so they're easy to spot.
Your website and contact details, which help newer clients recognize and trust the invoice.
Net 15 payment terms by default, with the due date calculated for you.
A short note asking clients to reference the invoice number, which makes payments easier to match.

Best for

Freelance designers, writers and developers
Project-based or milestone billing
Freelancers juggling several projects with one client
Mixing flat-fee deliverables with hourly extras

Frequently asked questions

How should freelancers number invoices?

Use a simple, sequential system, optionally with a prefix, like JE-0212. Never reuse a number. See how to number invoices.

Should I bill hourly or per project?

Either works. Many freelancers quote a flat fee per deliverable and bill extra work hourly. This template handles both; just set the quantity to hours for hourly lines.

When should I send a freelance invoice?

Right after you deliver the work or reach a milestone you agreed on. Sending promptly usually means getting paid sooner. See how to send an invoice.

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The BePaid app creates the final, clean PDF invoice, and your first invoice is free. It also keeps track of who has paid.

Invoices & quotesCreate both, and turn an accepted quote into an invoice in a tap.
Clients & saved itemsKeep customer details and your usual services ready to reuse.
Payment statusSee what's paid, unpaid and overdue at a glance.
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