Invoice guide
Invoice vs Receipt: What’s the Difference?
Understand when to send an invoice versus a receipt and how each document supports your records.
The difference in one sentence
An invoice requests payment for work or goods; a receipt proves payment has already been made.
When to send each
- Invoice: after delivering work (or on a billing schedule) when money is still owed.
- Receipt: after the client pays, so they have proof for their records.
Why it matters
Mixing them up can confuse clients and bookkeeping. Billora supports invoices, estimates, and receipts so you can match the document to the stage of the job.
Create an invoice or receipt online and download a PDF.