# PaidPilot

> PaidPilot (paidpilot.io) is free browser software for invoices, estimates, receipts, checks, QR codes, and a check register, with no signup, by DME Computer Services in Omaha, Nebraska. You do not create an account, and what you type on the free tools stays in this browser. PaidPilot Pro is an optional $7-a-month license. PaidPilot at paidpilot.io is not affiliated with getpaidpilot.com or paidpilot.net.

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PaidPilot (paidpilot.io) is free browser software for invoices, estimates, receipts, checks, QR codes, and a check register, with no signup, by DME Computer Services in Omaha, Nebraska, and it is not affiliated with getpaidpilot.com or paidpilot.net.


## API for AI agents

The pages on paidpilot.io are free and run in the browser. A separate API at api.paidpilot.io charges per call in USDC. It does not send email.

- [PaidPilot Invoice API](https://api.paidpilot.io/): JSON in, invoice PDF out, plus reminder drafts, late-fee math, payment-terms math, and a timesheet-to-invoice tool. No accounts or API keys.
- [MCP server](https://api.paidpilot.io/mcp): agent tools. The free MCP tools are named pricing and validate_invoice. Paid tools are billed through x402.
- [API llms.txt](https://api.paidpilot.io/llms.txt): endpoints, prices, and the payment flow.
- [OpenAPI](https://api.paidpilot.io/openapi.json)

## Pro

- [PaidPilot Pro](https://paidpilot.io/pro.html): Optional $7 a month, cancel anytime. A Lemon Squeezy license key unlocks saved clients and recurring invoice reminders on this browser. The free generator, including logo upload and the optional footer line, stays free.

## Home

- [Free invoice generator](https://paidpilot.io/): PaidPilot is free browser software for invoices, estimates, receipts, checks, QR codes, and a check register, with no signup, by DME Computer Services in Omaha.

## Tools

- [Create an invoice](https://paidpilot.io/generator.html): Free invoice generator — create professional invoices and download a PDF in seconds. No signup, your logo, accepted payment methods, mark-as-paid. 100% free.
- [Late Fee Calculator](https://paidpilot.io/late-fee-calculator.html): Free late fee calculator. Enter the amount, due date, and paid date, then a flat fee or a monthly or annual rate. See the days late, the fee, and the new total.
- [Invoice Due Date Calculator](https://paidpilot.io/invoice-due-date-calculator.html): Free invoice due date calculator — work out the due date for Net 7, Net 15, Net 30, Net 45, Net 60, Net 90, and end-of-month terms in seconds. No signup.
- [Payment Reminder Email Generator](https://paidpilot.io/payment-reminder-generator.html): Free generator for polite, effective payment reminder emails — pick a tone, fill the details, copy the email. No signup.
- [Freelance Rate Calculator](https://paidpilot.io/freelance-rate-calculator.html): Free calculator that tells freelancers what hourly rate to charge based on your income goal, billable hours, expenses, and taxes. No signup.
- [What Are Late Payments Costing You?](https://paidpilot.io/late-payment-cost-calculator.html): Free calculator showing the real cost of late-paying clients — the financing cost of money tied up plus the time you spend chasing.
- [Free tools for getting paid](https://paidpilot.io/tools.html): Free invoicing tools: invoice, estimate, and receipt makers, a QR code generator, a late-fee calculator, and a check maker. No signup.
- [Free check maker and check generator](https://paidpilot.io/check-maker.html): Free check maker and check generator. Pick 1 of 10 designs, print the front and back, or download a PDF. Routing checksum included. Stays in your browser.
- [Free printable check register](https://paidpilot.io/check-register.html): Free printable check register. Enter payments and deposits, watch the balance update, then print or download PDF, CSV, or Excel. It stays in your browser.
- [Get paid on the invoice that's already late](https://paidpilot.io/late-payment-kit.html): A free 2-page kit with 3 ready-to-send emails for chasing a late invoice, from a friendly reminder to a final notice, plus a phone script.
- [Estimate and quote maker](https://paidpilot.io/estimate-maker.html): Free estimate and quote maker. Add line items, tax, a discount, a valid-until date, and your logo, then download a PDF or turn it into an invoice. No signup.
- [Quote maker](https://paidpilot.io/quote-maker.html): Free quote maker. Add your business, logo, customer, line items, tax, a valid-until date, and terms, then download a PDF or turn it into an invoice.
- [Receipt maker](https://paidpilot.io/receipt-maker.html): Free receipt maker for a payment already received. Add a logo, customer, line items, tax, payment method, paid date, and receipt number. Download a PDF.
- [QR code generator](https://paidpilot.io/qr-code-generator.html): Free QR code maker in your browser. The code stores the link itself, with no PaidPilot redirect, so it does not expire. PNG, SVG, and PDF. No signup.

## Templates

- [Free invoice template — or skip the template and just make one](https://paidpilot.io/free-invoice-templates.html): Free invoice templates by trade, each with a filled sample, PDF, Word, and Excel files, plus a generator preset. No signup.
- [Freelancer invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/freelancer-invoice-template.html): Free freelancer invoice template that mixes a fixed homepage price with hourly extra pages, a pass-through cost, and a deposit credit. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Contractor invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/contractor-invoice-template.html): Free contractor invoice template with a filled-in bathroom draw: labor, materials, and a dated change order, plus PDF, Word, and Excel files.
- [Consultant invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/consultant-invoice-template.html): Free consultant invoice template with a monthly retainer, overflow hours, a workshop, travel at cost, and the client's PO. PDF, Word, and Excel included.
- [Small business invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/small-business-invoice-template.html): A free small business invoice template: what to include, how tax and repeat billing fit, and the mistakes that slow down getting paid.
- [Graphic designer invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/graphic-designer-invoice-template.html): Free graphic designer invoice template that separates the design fee, an extra revision, and a one-year usage license. Download PDF, Word, or Excel.
- [Photographer invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/photographer-invoice-template.html): Free photographer invoice template for a wedding balance: coverage, a second shooter, an album, and a personal-use license, with PDF, Word, and Excel files.
- [Auto repair invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/auto-repair-invoice-template.html): Free auto repair and mechanic invoice template with book-time labor, parts marked new, a VIN, and mileage on a sample brake job. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Construction invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/construction-invoice-template.html): Free construction invoice template for progress billing, with a schedule of values, retainage, stored materials, and a change order. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Cleaning invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/cleaning-invoice-template.html): Free cleaning invoice template with a commercial monthly sample and a separate house-clean example, recurring visits, and supply lines. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Plumbing invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/plumbing-invoice-template.html): Free plumbing invoice template for a water heater swap: trip fee, daytime labor, parts, a permit, and haul-away. Download PDF, Word, or Excel.
- [Electrician invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/electrician-invoice-template.html): Free electrician invoice template with a service call, labor, breakers, cable by the foot, and a permit fee on a sample circuit job. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [HVAC invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/hvac-invoice-template.html): Free HVAC invoice template showing a diagnostic credit, a capacitor, refrigerant by the pound, and the outdoor unit's serial. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Landscaping invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/landscaping-invoice-template.html): Free landscaping invoice template for a spring visit, mulch by the cubic yard, and a separate lawn-care section for weekly mowing. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Catering invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/catering-invoice-template.html): Free catering invoice template priced per guest, with staffing hours, rentals, a service charge, and a deposit credit. PDF, Word, and Excel downloads.
- [Handyman invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/handyman-invoice-template.html): Free handyman invoice template with a minimum visit charge, a punch list on the labor line, and a small materials pass-through. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Roofing invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/roofing-invoice-template.html): Free roofing invoice template priced by the square, with tear-off, underlayment, a dumpster, a permit, and a deposit credit. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Towing invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/towing-invoice-template.html): Free towing invoice template with a hook fee, loaded miles, a winch, after-hours, and a first day of yard storage. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [DJ invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/dj-invoice-template.html): Free DJ invoice template with reception hours, ceremony sound, uplighting, travel, and a booking deposit credit. PDF, Word, and Excel files.
- [Painting invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/painting-invoice-template.html): Free painting invoice template that splits walls, trim, prep, materials, and an approved color change. Download PDF, Word, or Excel.
- [Pest control invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/pest-control-invoice-template.html): Free pest control invoice template for a first visit: interior treatment, counted bait stations, and a note that this is not a quarterly plan. PDF, Word, Excel.
- [Moving invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/moving-invoice-template.html): Free moving invoice template for a local move: person-hours, a truck, travel between addresses, and a long carry. PDF, Word, and Excel.
- [Hourly invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/hourly-invoice-template.html): A free hourly invoice template plus how to log time, present rates and hours clearly, avoid billing disputes, and set terms that get hourly workers paid faster.
- [Proforma invoice: what it is and how to write one](https://paidpilot.io/proforma-invoice-template.html): What a proforma invoice is: a quote-style document you send before the work is agreed. What to include, and when a real invoice should follow.
- [Commercial invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/commercial-invoice-template.html): A commercial invoice for customs: what it is, how it differs from a sales invoice, and the fields shippers usually need, including origin and value.
- [Recurring invoice template](https://paidpilot.io/recurring-invoice-template.html): A recurring invoice template for retainers and subscriptions: how to set the cadence, what to repeat, and when a one-off invoice is the better fit.

## Guides

- [6 payment reminder email templates that actually get you paid](https://paidpilot.io/payment-reminder-templates.html): 6 free, copy-paste payment reminder email templates — from a friendly heads-up to a final notice — plus tips on timing and tone to get invoices paid faster.
- [How to politely ask a client for payment (without the awkwardness)](https://paidpilot.io/how-to-ask-for-payment.html): How to politely ask a client for payment without being awkward — exactly what to say, when to follow up, and how to escalate, with copy-paste scripts.
- [What to do when a client won't pay](https://paidpilot.io/what-to-do-when-client-wont-pay.html): A client won't pay? Use a calm sequence: a reminder, a call, a late fee you already agreed, then a final notice. Also how to make the next job safer.
- [How to write an invoice (7 simple steps)](https://paidpilot.io/how-to-write-an-invoice.html): How to write an invoice: number, client, dates, line items, totals, and how to pay. A free generator can build the PDF for you.
- [Invoice payment terms explained](https://paidpilot.io/invoice-payment-terms.html): Invoice payment terms in plain language: Net 30, Net 15, Net 7, and due on receipt. What each one means, and which one fits the job.
- [How to charge late fees on an invoice (legally)](https://paidpilot.io/how-to-charge-late-fees.html): How to charge a late fee on an invoice: what to write, when it applies, and how to keep it enforceable. A practical guide for small businesses.
- [How to get paid faster (7 proven tactics)](https://paidpilot.io/how-to-get-paid-faster.html): How to get paid faster: send the invoice when the work is done, use a short due date, make paying easy, and follow up on time.
- [How to send an invoice by email](https://paidpilot.io/how-to-send-an-invoice.html): How to send an invoice by email: a clear subject, a PDF attached, a way to pay, and a follow-up if it sits. A short practical guide.
- [Invoice vs receipt: what's the difference?](https://paidpilot.io/invoice-vs-receipt.html): Invoice vs receipt: an invoice requests payment before it's made, a receipt confirms payment received. Learn the key differences and when to use each document.
- [How to invoice as a sole trader](https://paidpilot.io/how-to-invoice-as-a-sole-trader.html): How to invoice as a sole trader: what to put on the bill without a company number, where a tax ID goes, and simple terms that say when you get paid.
- [What does Net 30 mean?](https://paidpilot.io/net-30-payment-terms.html): What Net 30 means, plus Net 15 and Net 60. When each term fits, and how an early-payment discount like 2/10 Net 30 is written.
- [How to print checks at home](https://paidpilot.io/how-to-print-checks-at-home.html): Print checks at home on your own account. Paper, toner, alignment, and a first test check. Free instructions from PaidPilot, with nothing stored on a server.
- [The MICR line on a check, explained](https://paidpilot.io/micr-line-explained.html): What the MICR line on a check is for: routing, account, and a blank amount field. PaidPilot draws the E-13B shapes. Character height is not a gauge reading.
- [Free blank check templates](https://paidpilot.io/blank-check-template.html): Free blank check templates, personal and business. Download any of 10 designs as a PDF with no bank line, then add your own account in the check maker.
- [PaidPilot FAQ](https://paidpilot.io/faq.html): Answers from the PaidPilot site: it is free, it needs no signup, invoices stay in your browser, and you can download a PDF, add a logo, or print a check.
- [Privacy](https://paidpilot.io/privacy.html): PaidPilot keeps what you type in your browser. Page views and anonymous event names may be counted. Amounts, names, and account numbers are not sent.

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- [Best free invoice generators, honestly compared (2026)](https://paidpilot.io/free-invoice-generator-alternatives.html): Free invoice generators compared: PaidPilot, Wave, Invoice Simple, Zoho Invoice, and others. Which one fits a no-signup PDF.
- [PaidPilot vs Wave: which should you use?](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-wave.html): PaidPilot vs Wave. Wave is free accounting with invoicing. PaidPilot is a free invoice generator with no signup and no watermark. See which fits.
- [PaidPilot vs Invoice Simple: which should you use?](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-invoice-simple.html): PaidPilot vs Invoice Simple. Invoice Simple is a mobile invoicing app. PaidPilot is a free, no-signup generator that downloads a PDF. See which fits.
- [PaidPilot vs FreshBooks: which fits how you work?](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-freshbooks.html): PaidPilot vs FreshBooks. PaidPilot is a free invoice generator with no signup. FreshBooks is a paid accounting suite that also invoices. See which fits.
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- [Free invoice generator, no sign up required](https://paidpilot.io/free-invoice-app-no-signup.html): A free invoice generator with no sign up: create and download a professional invoice in under a minute. Your data stays in your browser — no account required.
- [How to chase unpaid invoices](https://paidpilot.io/best-tool-to-chase-unpaid-invoices.html): How to chase an unpaid invoice: reminders that get firmer, a late fee if you agreed one, and a free generator for the next bill.
- [PaidPilot vs Invoice Generator](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-invoice-generator.html): PaidPilot vs Invoice Generator. Both offer a free invoice PDF with no signup. This page uses only what invoice-generator.com says about price and limits.
- [PaidPilot vs Zoho Invoice free](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-zoho-invoice.html): PaidPilot vs Zoho Invoice's free plan. Zoho's pricing page lists user, project, and yearly invoice limits. PaidPilot runs in the browser with no account.
- [PaidPilot vs InvoiceQuick](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-invoicequick.html): PaidPilot vs InvoiceQuick. InvoiceQuick lists a 30-day trial, then $19 a month or $170 a year. PaidPilot stays in the browser with no account.
- [PaidPilot vs OnlineCheckWriter](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-onlinecheckwriter.html): PaidPilot vs OnlineCheckWriter. Their pricing page lists pay-as-you-go check printing and a $30 minimum recharge. PaidPilot prints in the browser.
- [PaidPilot vs Checkeeper](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-checkeeper.html): PaidPilot vs Checkeeper. Checkeeper lists a 14-day trial and $14.99 a month for unlimited check printing. PaidPilot is free in the browser.
- [PaidPilot vs VersaCheck](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-versacheck.html): PaidPilot vs VersaCheck Online. Their plans page lists Silver at $89.88 a year, with signup. PaidPilot prints a check PDF in the browser for free.
- [PaidPilot vs QR Code Monkey](https://paidpilot.io/paidpilot-vs-qrcode-monkey.html): PaidPilot vs QR Code Monkey. Their site says static QR codes are free, do not expire, and allow a logo. PaidPilot draws codes in your browser with no account.
- [Best free invoice generators](https://paidpilot.io/best-free-invoice-generators.html): An honest list of free invoice generators, including PaidPilot, which we make. Prices and signup rules are cited from each site and checked Oct 2026.