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Refrens
India-first billing, invoicing, and accounting software with a genuinely free tier, popular with freelancers, agencies, and SMBs.
FindThatSoftware verdictEditorial ruling
A strong value pick for Indian freelancers, agencies, and small businesses that want clean GST invoicing plus light accounting without Tally-level complexity. The free tier genuinely works for low document volumes. Heavier inventory- or compliance-driven businesses will still want Zoho Books, TallyPrime, or BUSY.
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Should you use Refrens?
Use it if indian freelancers and agencies needing GST invoices and quotations. Avoid it if businesses needing deep inventory or manufacturing accounting.
Spec sheet
- Starting price
- ₹688/user/mo
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Available
- Status
- Source checked 29 Jul 2026
- Source trail
- 2 public sources
- Affiliate link
- No
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What you gain, and what you give up.
The case for
- Genuinely free tier for low document volumes
- Clean GST invoicing plus a full set of sales documents
- Affordable paid accounting plans
- Easy for non-accountants
The catch
- Free tier capped at ~15 documents/year
- Lighter on inventory/manufacturing than Tally/BUSY
- Less suited to enterprise compliance
True India price
Registered business, per month
₹688
Refrens is billed in rupees at ₹688/mo, so there is no forex markup. A registered business reclaims GST, so that is roughly the cost (₹8,256/yr). Without reclaim, add 18% for about ₹812 a month.
- Sticker price
- ₹688/mo
- GST
- 18%, reclaimable if registered
- Registered per month
- ₹688
- Registered per year
- ₹8,256
- If you can't reclaim GST
- ₹812
- Try first
- Has a free plan, so you can start without a card.
- Watch for
- Verified ~June 2026 from Refrens' pricing page. Free basic plan with no time limit (up to ~15 business documents per year - invoices, quotations, proforma, POs, credit/debit notes, delivery challans). Paid accounting plans start around ₹688/user/mo (billed quarterly/annually), with higher tiers for more documents/users. Confirm current plans at https://www.refrens.com/pricing before relying on these figures.
Indicative, not a bill. The exchange rate is a single mid-market reference, not a live feed, and GST-registered businesses may reclaim input credit. Confirm current pricing on the vendor site.
Full India pricing breakdownIndia readiness
100/100
How well Refrens fits an Indian business operationally, from the verified pricing and company facts we hold.
- ✓GST invoice
Issues a GST-compliant invoice, so a registered business can reclaim input tax.
- ✓Bills in INR
Priced in rupees, so there is no forex conversion or card markup on top.
- ✓India HQ
India-headquartered, so support, timezone, and context are local.
Capability depth
How far Refrens goes on each axis, rated 1-5 against a fixed rubric. Every level links the feature that proves it.
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What is Refrens?
Refrens is a billing and accounting platform built for Indian freelancers, agencies, and small businesses. It covers GST invoices, quotations, proforma invoices, purchase orders, credit/debit notes, delivery challans, expense tracking, and accounting reports, with a free tier and inexpensive paid plans. It is used by several lakh businesses and is positioned as an affordable, easy alternative to heavier accounting suites.
Best for
- Indian freelancers and agencies needing GST invoices and quotations
- Small businesses wanting free or low-cost billing plus light accounting
- Teams wanting proforma invoices, POs, and delivery challans
- Owners who find Tally-style software too complex
Who should avoid it
- Businesses needing deep inventory or manufacturing accounting
- Companies whose CA works exclusively in Tally
- High-volume enterprises needing advanced compliance modules
Pros
- Genuinely free tier for low document volumes
- Clean GST invoicing plus a full set of sales documents
- Affordable paid accounting plans
- Easy for non-accountants
Cons
- Free tier capped at ~15 documents/year
- Lighter on inventory/manufacturing than Tally/BUSY
- Less suited to enterprise compliance
What Refrens does
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Pricing caveat and source trail
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Verified ~June 2026 from Refrens' pricing page. Free basic plan with no time limit (up to ~15 business documents per year - invoices, quotations, proforma, POs, credit/debit notes, delivery challans). Paid accounting plans start around ₹688/user/mo (billed quarterly/annually), with higher tiers for more documents/users. Confirm current plans at https://www.refrens.com/pricing before relying on these figures.
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Should you use Refrens?
Use Refrens if indian freelancers and agencies needing GST invoices and quotations. Avoid it if businesses needing deep inventory or manufacturing accounting.
Is Refrens good for Indian small businesses?
Refrens is worth evaluating for Indian buyers, but the final fit depends on pricing limits, support, integrations, and setup effort.
Does Refrens have a free plan?
Refrens lists a free plan, but check the official pricing page for current usage limits before choosing it.
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