Billing and Invoicing Software Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product (Cloud-based, On-Premises), By Enterprise Size (Small & Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprises), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Billing software organizes and systematizes the billing and invoicing process. It helps users to ensure timely and consistent collection of payments and reduces errors due to manual data entry. Architects, freelancers, utilities and telecommunication companies, and professional firms are using the billing and invoicing software. Billing software enables customers to create and send invoices to users more efficiently and flexibly, whereas invoicing software helps small businesses generate invoices via an automated process and send it to customers immediately via emails. It allows users to create customized and professional-looking invoices.

Further, invoicing software enables faster payments as it provides various payment options for users to choose the best suitable one, which fastens the payment process. It also provides reminders to users for late payments and thereby helps in effectively managing receivables. The invoicing software includes details of payment due, customer analysis, receivables, budgeting, and inventory management. Thus, invoicing software helps in financial accounting, thereby minimizing the scope of fraud. Using software tools allows brands to create an excellent and trustworthy image in the eyes of consumers.

However, the rising threat of cybersecurity and data breaches acts as a market restraint in the billing and invoicing software market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Billing and Invoicing Software Market

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant shift in distribution channels to e-commerce platforms, which in turn, is augmenting the utilization of e-invoicing systems.

Significant enhancements in legacy billing systems, such as the addition of cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to meet the changing dynamics of the utility industry is contributing to the market growth. Furthermore, introducing smart grid technology and smart meters to promote effective electricity transmission, reduce utility power costs, and restore power disturbances is significantly propelling the market growth.

Additionally, technology events and industry meet cancellations, factory, and office shutdowns, and reduced business activities were some of the significant factors faced by industries. Thus, technology, communications, and media were essential sectors that suffered severe disruptions due to the pandemic.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• Micro Macro Economic Indicators.


• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities.


• Business Strategies Adopted by the Players.


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Billing and Invoicing Software Market.


• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players.

Analysis by Product

The cloud is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment due to growing innovations and the remote working conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A cloud-based billing and invoicing software allow smaller businesses to take care of employees in a shorter span of time with fewer expenses leading to faster payment cycles. Cloud-based invoicing software can fasten company record keeping by providing users with the precise and latest figures on cash flow. These elements are targeted to make cash management stress-free for users without depending on paper invoices.

However, the cloud-based billing and invoicing software enable small businesses to quickly and accessibly assign billing tasks to staff. The user does not have to be bound from department to department or manually send emails to each team member. With these tools, the user can assign significant roles to staff that bears weight to access levels. This solution allows users to share bills, invoices, and cost predictions with the team, making work stress-free.

Regional Analysis

The global billing and invoicing software market are divided into five regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. North America and Europe are estimated to hold the largest market share. This can be recognized as the region's high technology awareness, which leads to the early adoption of new software. Therefore, Asia Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing market due to the fast-growing economies and needs in the region.

The distribution of the billing and invoicing software market by region of origin is as follows:

• Asia Pacific – 16%


• North America – 49%


• Europe – 26%


• The Middle East and Africa – 6%


• South America – 3%

Key Players Covered

The key players in the market include FreshBooks, Zoho Invoice, TimeCamp, PaidYet, Everhour, SlickPie, Hiveage, TopNotepad, Dynamics 365, Blinksale, MONEI, Bitrix24, Elorus, HarmonyPSA, Chargebee, Xero, Clio, Avaza and Time Tracker.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• In September 2022, Sysco Software Solution collaborated with Dooap AP, a cloud-based AP automation solution provider, to offer multiple automated accounts, delivering improved invoice processing and analytical capabilities.


• In October 2021, FreshBooks, a prominent cloud accounting software firm, acquired a Germany-based company, Fastbill, to streamline and simplify workflows for their clients. With this acquisition, Fastbill enables the adoption of digital tools for small businesses globally.