Automated Recurring Billing Software for Freelancers and Small Businesses
Set up recurring invoices once. Hiveage handles the rest — automatic scheduling, auto-charge, and reminders — so you never chase a retainer payment again.
Managing recurring clients manually costs you hours every month. Hiveage’s automated recurring billing lets you schedule invoices at any interval, auto-charge saved payment methods, and review invoices before they send — all without logging in every billing cycle. Over 75,000 small businesses in 150+ countries use Hiveage to bill on retainer, subscription, and repeat-project schedules.
How Hiveage Recurring Billing Works
Step 1 — Set your billing schedule
Choose daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or any custom interval. Set it once when you create the recurring invoice. Hiveage handles every cycle automatically from there.
Step 2 — Choose auto-charge or manual review
Enable auto-charge to automatically bill saved client credit cards via Stripe, PayPal, or your preferred gateway. Or choose to review the invoice before it sends each cycle — useful when line items change month to month.
Step 3 — Convert existing invoices instantly
Already billing a client regularly? Convert any standard invoice to a recurring one in a single click. No need to recreate the invoice from scratch.
Step 4 — Track every recurring payment
See all active recurring subscriptions and their payment status in one dashboard. Know exactly which clients are current and which need a follow-up.
Recurring Billing Features Built for Service Businesses
Flexible scheduling
Bill weekly retainers, monthly subscriptions, quarterly project fees — any interval that matches how your contracts work. Custom intervals supported.
Auto-charge with saved payment methods
Clients save a payment method once. Hiveage charges it automatically on every cycle. No client action required on recurring payments.
Manual review option
Review the invoice before it sends each cycle. Add or adjust line items, update amounts, and confirm before billing. Ideal for variable monthly scopes.
Automatic payment reminders
If auto-charge is off, Hiveage automatically sends payment reminders. You stay top of mind without manual follow-up.
Multi-currency recurring billing
Bill international retainer clients in their local currency. Hiveage supports multi-currency invoicing across all recurring schedules.
Recurring billing with expense add-ons
Log expenses during the billing cycle, mark them as billable, and add them as line items to the next recurring invoice. No double-entry, no spreadsheets.
Hiveage vs. Manual Recurring Billing
| Manual billing | Hiveage auto-billing | |
|---|---|---|
| Time per client per month | 15–30 minutes | Under 2 minutes |
| Missed billing risk | High | Near zero |
| Payment reminders | Manual | Automatic |
| Multi-currency support | Spreadsheet + math | Built in |
| Auto-charge | Not possible | Available on every recurring invoice |
Frequently Asked Questions About Recurring Billing in Hiveage
Can I charge clients automatically without manual approval?
Yes. Enable auto-charge on any recurring invoice. Hiveage will automatically bill saved client payment methods via Stripe, PayPal, or other connected gateways on each scheduled cycle.
Can I bill clients on a custom schedule that isn’t monthly?
Yes. Hiveage supports daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, and fully custom billing intervals. You can set any schedule that matches your contract terms.
What payment gateways does Hiveage support for recurring payments?
Hiveage supports Stripe, PayPal, and multiple other payment gateways. Clients save a payment method once and all subsequent recurring charges happen automatically.
Can I convert a regular invoice to a recurring one?
Yes. Any standard Hiveage invoice can be converted to a recurring invoice in one click. You set the schedule and choose auto-charge or manual review.
Does Hiveage send reminders if a recurring payment is late?
Yes. For recurring invoices not set to auto-charge, Hiveage automatically sends payment reminders. You can configure the reminder timing.
How does Hiveage handle recurring billing for international clients?
Hiveage supports multi-currency invoicing. Recurring invoices can be set to any supported currency, and auto-charge works across currencies with supported gateways.
Try recurring billing free for 14 days. No credit card required. Set up your first recurring invoice in under 5 minutes. Start your free trial.
