Comparison · last checked 28 October 2026
Invoiqo vs Swipe: which GST billing app fits your business?
Swipe and Invoiqo are both online GST billing apps with free plans, inventory and e-invoicing. Swipe has native apps for Android, iOS, Windows and Mac and leans towards online payments and integrations; Invoiqo adds double-entry books with a balance sheet, a GSTR-3B summary and Hindi and Bengali across the app.
Prices and features change; check each vendor’s site before deciding.
Invoiqo and Swipe side by side
| Feature | Invoiqo | Swipe |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, free forever: 50 invoices a month, 1 user | Mobile app and web version free for life, with unlimited invoices (per Swipe); first 3 e-invoices and 3 e-way bills free |
| Entry paid price | Starter ₹149 a month or ₹1,490 a year (Business ₹199, Pro ₹299 a month) | Base plan ₹250 a month including tax, on its pricing comparison page; App Store in-app prices differ |
| Platforms | Web browser (also on phones) and a Windows app. No Android or iOS app yet | Android, iOS, Windows and macOS apps, and a web version |
| Offline use | No, needs an internet connection | No, it needs a stable internet connection (Swipe community answer) |
| App languages | English, Hindi and Bengali | English and Hindi (App Store listing) |
| GST invoices | Yes, with HSN/SAC, and CGST + SGST or IGST from the place of supply | Yes |
| E-invoicing and e-way bills | Business and Pro plans: IRN and QR code on the invoice. No e-way bill generation | Yes, IRN and QR code, and e-way bills; plan: check on their website |
| GSTR reports | Paid plans: GSTR-1 JSON for the GST portal and a GSTR-3B summary. You file on the portal | GSTR JSON; GSTR-3B filing can’t be done through Swipe |
| Batch, expiry and serial numbers | Batch and expiry register; serial and IMEI register (not linked to bills yet) | Batch and expiry (blocks billing expired batches) and serial numbers |
| Multiple godowns | Yes, on every plan, with transfers and godown-wise stock | Multiple warehouses with stock transfers |
| Payments and UPI | Record UPI, cash, card, bank and cheque payments; payment links through your own Razorpay account | UPI QR on invoices and payment links |
| Accounting | Double-entry books: journals, trial balance, P&L and balance sheet | P&L and party ledgers; no balance sheet (Swipe community answer, March 2025); Tally sync |
| Multiple users | Free 1, Starter 2, Business 3, Pro 10 users, with owner, manager, accountant and staff roles | Multiple users and businesses; limits per plan: check on their website |
| Developer API | Yes, REST API on the Pro plan | Yes, public API with a sandbox |
Choose Swipe if…
- You want native apps on Android, iOS, Windows and Mac.
- You want unlimited invoices on a free plan.
- You collect most payments online through payment links.
- You sell on Shopify or keep your books in Tally and want them connected.
- You need e-way bills from the billing app.
Choose Invoiqo if…
- You want full double-entry books with a trial balance and balance sheet.
- You want a GSTR-3B summary alongside GSTR-1 JSON.
- You want the whole app in Hindi or Bengali.
- You want simple monthly prices from ₹149, with up to 10 users on Pro.
Sources
Last checked 28 October 2026. Swipe’s details come from these pages; where we couldn’t confirm something, the table says “Check on their website”. Prices and features change; check each vendor’s site before deciding. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
- Swipe home page
- Swipe pricing comparison and FAQ
- Swipe downloads
- Swipe e-invoice page
- Swipe e-way bill page
- Swipe batch and expiry page
- Swipe serial numbers page
- Swipe warehouse page
- Swipe developer docs
- Swipe on the App Store
- Swipe community: offline use
- Swipe community: balance sheet
- Swipe community: GSTR-3B filing
Invoiqo vs Swipe: common questions
Which is cheaper, Invoiqo or Swipe?
Both have free plans. Invoiqo’s paid plans are ₹149, ₹199 and ₹299 a month. Swipe shows a base plan at ₹250 a month including tax on its comparison page, with other prices in its app store listing, so check its site for current pricing.
Do Invoiqo and Swipe work offline?
Neither does. Both are online apps that need an internet connection.
Does Invoiqo have a balance sheet?
Yes. Every invoice and payment posts to double-entry books, so you get a trial balance, P&L and balance sheet.
Do both have an API?
Yes. Swipe has a public API with a sandbox. Invoiqo has a REST API on its Pro plan, with documentation for account owners.
Try Invoiqo free, side by side
The Free plan never expires and needs no card. Make a few bills in both apps and keep the one that suits you.