Invoice by Alto

Track time, log expenses, and send invoices from one phone for 99¢ a month

Data verified Sep 15, 2026

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Price: 99¢/mo
Try it free: Free trial (90 days)
Best for: Freelancers

About Invoice by Alto

Invoice by Alto (now delivered through the Alto Timer app) is a mobile-first billing tool for solo workers — freelancers, contractors, consultants, designers, musicians, and trades — who want to run a one-person business from their phone. It combines one-tap time tracking, expense/receipt logging, and invoice creation with payment collection via CashApp, PayPal, Bitcoin, and Maya. Its main differentiator is the 'Alto Price Guarantee': free for the first three months, then a locked-in 99¢/month rate that never rises.

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Commonly Cited Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Clean design
Easy invoicing
Professional templates
Very low cost (under a dollar a month)
Price never increases (Alto Price Guarantee)

Limitations

Companion Timer functionality is reported as buggy; users want it built into the main invoicing app
Declining and unresponsive customer support
Business selection is limited (only the 5 most recent businesses shown) and in-app search reportedly doesn't work
Limited scalability for growing businesses
Not suited for complex billing needs

Common Use Cases

Tracking billable hours and projects
Logging expenses and uploading receipts
Creating and sending invoices from a phone
Accepting client payments
Backing up business data to the cloud

Details

Pricing Model: Paid
Starting Price: 99¢/mo
Team Size: One person / solo (freelancers, contractors, small business owners)
Category: Accounting & Finance

Who is Invoice by Alto for?

Freelancers

Track billable hours, attach notes, and create invoices in minutes.

Contractors

Log time on the job, snap photos of receipts, and bill clients fast.

Designers & Developers

Manage projects, track time per client, and keep records organized.

Musicians & Creators

Track rehearsals, gigs, and sessions, then invoice without spreadsheets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Invoice by Alto cost?

Invoice by Alto starts at 99¢/mo (Paid).

Does Invoice by Alto offer a free trial?

Yes, Invoice by Alto offers a free trial of 90 days.

Does Invoice by Alto have an API?

Invoice by Alto does not currently offer a public API.

What does Invoice by Alto integrate with?

Invoice by Alto integrates with CashApp, PayPal, Bitcoin, Maya, Calendar sync.

Is Invoice by Alto cloud-based or self-hosted?

Invoice by Alto is offered as a cloud-based (SaaS) deployment.

What are the downsides of Invoice by Alto?

Companion Timer functionality is reported as buggy; users want it built into the main invoicing app Also, Declining and unresponsive customer support

Who is Invoice by Alto best for?

Invoice by Alto is best suited for Freelancers, Contractors, Designers & Developers.

What can I use Invoice by Alto for?

Common uses for Invoice by Alto include tracking billable hours and projects, logging expenses and uploading receipts, creating and sending invoices from a phone, accepting client payments.

How does Invoice by Alto compare to QuickBooks?

Invoice by Alto and QuickBooks are both used for accounting & finance -- specifically invoicing tools. See the full side-by-side comparison for pricing and feature differences.