Although often not respected, the obligation to issue invoices for services rendered and / or products sold, is a reality whose failure leads to fines. There are solutions to market business management software and billing relatively affordable. However, considering the current situation, often even the smallest investment should be considered - especially when it comes to micro or small businesses or sole proprietors or self-employed.
A viable solution could be to use software billing free . Fortunately the range of options has been increasing and are already several existing solutions totally free, which could and should consider. On the other side of the coin, often understandably, many people are still afraid to use free software for fear that they do not comply with the legislation, which does not ensure security and confidentiality of data or simply because "it is because it is paid is good. "
Today we bring you an article rather complete assessment of six billing software solutions completely free, so it is more clear before making a final decision - whether to buy or not and / or what the best option. Also indicate where you download each software and where to find more detailed information.
3. MP-BIZ (also known as Evaristo)
1. Easy for You
This is a software developed by the multinational BARON, Belgian-based, distributed in seven languages - Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian and Dutch. Although quite complete, has a user interface visually poor and not very intuitive, which does not facilitate its use. Presents interesting aspects to free software, such as the possibility to include in the bill references parapagamento by ATM (albeit manual).
In the basic version available for free download, you can add many modules, which permititirão provide new functionality to the software. We talk for example of transmission of documents by mail, fulfillment, inventory management of foreign exchange management, among other charges.
However, the analysis we highlight a great handicap, since neither the installed software or the online help (although that is not completely intuitive), we found the possibility of export module SAFT-PT, mandatory since 1 January 2008, by decree n. º 321-A/2007. Therefore we advise the use of this software, if it confirms that there is really a solution to the export SAFT-PT. Despite being "disqualified" from the outset, did not want to fail to mention this solution, since it may be possible to solve this handicap.
Pros: Very complete, available in seven languages
Cons: Does not have the export module SAFT-PT!
Website: http://www.easyforyou.be/PT/stock.htm
Download: http://users.skynet.be/baron/download/easyforyou.exe
2. Making Time
Time Invoice is a national software developed by AC Logik, conceptualized in the development of clocks, access control and data protection, among others. This software, although free, has a limitation that can be prohibitive for some users, using Microsoft Access to the database engine. But if the idea is to invest a minimum billing solution, you can only use this if you already have Access installed or else buy it for that purpose (which would represent an investment of several billing solutions business). The company sells another version of the Time Bill which works with SQL, which overcomes this problem, but (is not free!).
How to use the Time Bill presents an attractive and intuitive interface, which facilitates its use. Has the export module SAFT-PT and is multi-user, multi-company and multi-post. In addition to the PDF manual included, has a support forum that explains most of the questions most relevant. Other negative aspects, but not precluding its use, is having to view advertising software.
Pros: Free software, multi-user, multi-company, multi-position; Support forum.
Cons: Requires Microsoft Access.
Website: http://www.aclogik.com/software/time_factura.html
Download: http://acfiles.ptservidor.org/aclogik/TimeFactura-PT.exe
3. MP-BIZ (also known as Evaristo)
The MP-BIZ, also known as Evaristo (named after the mythical line in the film Courtyard of Songs - "O Evaristo, here you have it?", Is developed by the national company Persistent Memory. It stands as "the first component of a series applications to meet the needs of Small and Medium Enterprises, "and as" the ideal solution for those who feel the need to have more control over your business. "Management System is a completely free, simple and reliable.
As recent application and produced entirely from scratch, lets you take advantage of the latest technologies at our disposal in order to make it as configurable (ie, adaptable to the needs of the customer) as possible. However, the ease with which the end user can parameterize the software to your needs we can have more debatable - an average user will find difficulties in this field.
Pros: Very comprehensive, flexible and promises to be the first of more componetes getsão of SMEs.
Cons: Difficult to install and set parameters, particularly in customizing documents.
Website: http://www.memoriapersistente.pt/opensource/mp-biz/index.html # top
Download: http://www.memoriapersistente.pt/opensource/mp-biz/download.html # top
4. GARDENIA
Here we have also spoken at the Gardenia, a business management software, developed by the Portuguese company GOTHAM - is free and open source, released under open-source license.
It is available in two versions (both free): GARDENIA GARDENIA Desktop Edition and Enterprise Edition. Versions are similar in operation of the hand of the user, however different in the development side. While the installation GARDENIA Desktop Edition is simpler, distributed in the installation package, gardenia Enterprise Edition is a Java Web Application and installation has a more complex, requiring for example to a relational database (FirebirdSQL).
Pros: Open source, a good choice for developers.
Cons: None.
Website: http://www.gotham.pt
Download: http://www.gotham.pt/site
5. Hummingbird
The Colibri Project is a Commercial Management software written in JAVA. Portuguese production, this is a cross-platform software - tested on Windows, Linux and MAC OS, multi-user, multi-company, multicurrency, multilingual - and multi-database.
The development tests were conducted simultaneously on Windows, Linux and Mac OS, which will guarantee its stability. As for the supported languages, it is possible to extend to any language - is currently available Portuguese and will soon be available to the English language (according to information on the site). With respect to the databases are supported PostgreSQL SQLServer and MySql and can support other databases - tests were performed in developing PostgreSQL.
The Colibri has some peculiarities that may be important with respect to productivity, as output directly to PDF, the optimal use of the keyboard or the engine research and advanced filters.
Pros: Multi-lingual, multi-platform, multi-database.
Cons: Some people refer difficulties in the installation and configuration.
Website: http://projectocolibri.com
Download: http://projectocolibri.com/download
6. Spring Express
I have also here we published an article on the Spring Express, talked for the last billing free software that may have caused more impact on the market. the reputation it has earned, is certainly not unaware of the fact that being developed by multinational reconhecidíssima Primavera Software, which provides a basic version as well, totally free and functional, its online billing and accounting.
Pros: User Manual; helpdesk support (Free) Software Credibility spring.
Cons: None.
Website: http://www.primaverabss.com/pt
Download: http://tinyurl.com/6xx696
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I'm doing a research trabalhoi in college and am interested in software for research purposes
Hello Edgar,
As in the case of the spring, which has already replied to your comment, to download any software listed, simply follow the links listed in the article and follow the instructions on the page of the companies responsible for the program.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.
Greetings
minacio
You now have a new program Gescom the Enterprise Express completely free and certified. They also have an accounting. They have the link here
http://www.inforlider.com/infoproducts.aspx?xmlname=gescomenterpriseexpress
Just tried the demo, it is very comprehensive and intuitive even.
Why does not use the inforlider? I'm using and I am very satisfied, is professional, free and is ready for certification of software. I think it's the first professional software with free certification.
You can download it at http://www.inforlider.com
As billing software, also recommend the weoInvoice, being online, free, and be certified by the DCGI.
Definitely worth checking out!
http://www.weoinvoice.com
Hello friend saw your blong to've seen the hummingbird and the free version does not let him do the import. Your link here and it no longer works ...
I went in here and it is the details.
http://www.projectocolibri.com/software/comparativo-versoes
Post also Gescom Enterprise Express inforlider.
I saw on another site and out of curiosity I downloaded.
Undoubtedly, all software is best for the following reasons:
Purchases from suppliers, very easy to use, Vendors, Sales, you can create the document types you want, with few limitations and very thorough.
I am very pleased, because for some biscatos receipts wore green, but I'll manage to pass the bill through this program ...
I'm experiencing the Gescom inforlider Express.
it seems fairly complete, at least has shopping and more.
obr,
The program "Spring Express" I have noted that some complexity in configuration and navigation system.
Another disadvantage is the fact of not being able to customize the documents unless it is acquired Crystal Reports (very expensive) or pay 90-180 € for each document to Customer Spring (has personalization service of documents ) ...
Good afternoon, Sofia,
Thank you for your visit and comment that will surely be useful in clarifying other visitors.
Regards,
minacio
Spring Express
Cons: Does not allow multi-currency billing.
So let's leave it!
The spring in addition to being multi currency, which today is basic, is also the obstacle of using Crystal Reports. This tool is powerful but not for those who want a freeware. I should also add the difficulty of doing the initial setup and to restore backups. I advise ... even more so for those who want to evolve in the future for the spring.
I recommend weoInvoice.
It's an online billing software and free.
Simple, practical, intuitive and allows you to manage not only the invoices as having a decision support tool in the business.
It is certified by the Treasury.
I would add some gaps in your assessment
spring express-cons do not have free help desk
Hummingbird gardenea or evaristo: not only instructions I found a manual for just a few pages the complicated installation of Hummingbird
to have access to a book such applications it is necessary instructions pagar.e is not little.
making the team: Cons: If you install a free version must have the right ofice it is a software which is very expensive
note if an audit is going to have to show the software with the accessories he may ask where is the license of the ofice.
easy for you to be a foreign product and without national representation.
the look is very different from normal.
settles on a principle of modules which are bought and there is that it is expensive, much more expensive than the spring.
I for example I'll be making the team that brings in sql stocks.
in case of problems can always send an email. and has forum.
but if not there would prescisasse stock spring with the express.
I have helped in obtaining the solutions that seem free.
I'll share my experience.
He wore the Spring Express, but never found intuitive.
I decided to look on the internet and found the Enterprise Gescom Inforlíder.
I downloaded, I enabled, comes pre-configured and is much simpler and more complete than the spring and offer the following functions:
Backups to dedicated server
Multi-currency billing
Explorer easy and intuitive.
Function to import data from other programs
Installation support program (any errors that may arise)
Free automatic updates (we can give a suggestion and they analyze whether or not to implement the program)
There POS and management of auto repair shops (is connected with Autodata, but I knew not set)
Allows you to update in real time exchange rates of currencies (unlimited)
Anyway, I think was a good choice, indeed, the few days I had a doubt and I was answered "by luck I guess
"But either way I sign a contract for assistance because in fact the program is very good, and do not want to happen tomorrow and not know a problem to solve it.
Wholeheartedly recommend this experience Gescom Enterprise Express
Regards,
John Sousa
HUMMINGBIRD
Since I use Spring Express for some time, and I must admit to be excellent.
Requires some getting used to, but compared to the Inforlider (even when I was testing the map gave me a vat) is far ahead.
Minacio, I try to be clearer that Sofia Reis. The Spring Express is a nightmare in terms of usability. I would say is probably the worst thing that has ever existed. Behind, there is clearly the mentality: "It's for free, so we're good." -
Interface, Use, Usability - Very bad. (Should be ashamed). It was something you could add the part where "Nothing to add." In cons "
So why, and we agree, is yet to be born the software that does not have problems.
Hug.
Thank you for your opinion Marcio!
I add only that this article was written long ago, and since then appeared on the market many good free solutions also.
Hug
Dear John,
Thanks for your opinion that certainly can help other readers.
Regards,
minacio
Dear Carlos,
Thank you for your contribution certainly help other readers.
Regards,
minacio