Invoicing & Billing Software for Consulting Firms

Proposal templates with dynamic pricing blocks that generate polished proposals in minutes. Professional invoicing software for creating, sending, and tracking invoices.

Challenges Consulting Businesses Face

If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone. Most consulting businesses deal with these every day.

Proposals that take days to assemble because pricing, scope, and terms live in different documents

Utilization tracking that requires manual timesheets nobody fills out on Friday

Client relationships owned by individual consultants, not the firm

Project profitability invisible until the engagement ends and the numbers are crunched

Knowledge management nonexistent — lessons learned vanish when consultants move on

How Deelo Solves These for Consulting Businesses

Every pain point above has a matching solution built into Deelo — no extra plugins, no extra cost.

Proposal templates with dynamic pricing blocks that generate polished proposals in minutes

Automated time tracking with project codes that calculate utilization rates in real time

Firm-wide CRM where every client interaction, proposal, and engagement is recorded centrally

Live project dashboards showing budget burn, hours consumed, and margin at any moment

Project templates and playbooks that capture best practices for repeatable delivery

Invoicing Features Built for Consulting

Professional invoicing software for creating, sending, and tracking invoices. Automates billing workflows, accepts online payments, and gives you real-time visibility into your cash flow and accounts receivable.

Professional invoice templates with custom branding
Online payment acceptance (card, ACH, PayPal)
Automated payment reminders and overdue notices
Recurring invoices and subscription billing
Expense tracking and receipt capture
Multi-currency and multi-tax support
Accounts receivable aging reports
Client portal for invoice viewing and payment

Deelo vs the Competition

See how Deelo stacks up against popular invoicing tools for consulting businesses.

FeatureDeeloFreshBooksQuickBooksWave
Starting PriceFree / $19/seat$17 - $55/mo$30 - $200/moFree + payment processing fees
All-in-one platform
Invoicing features
Built-in CRM
Invoicing & payments
50+ integrated apps
No long-term contract

Consulting Industry Insights

Consulting firms with real-time utilization tracking improve billable rates by 15%

Centralized CRM increases repeat engagement rates by 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best invoicing software for consulting businesses?
Deelo offers invoicing software purpose-built for consulting businesses. It includes professional invoice templates with custom branding, online payment acceptance (card, ach, paypal), automated payment reminders and overdue notices, and more — all in one integrated platform that also includes 50+ other business apps.
How much does invoicing software cost for consulting companies?
Deelo starts free with all 50+ apps included. Paid plans start at $19/seat/month with no long-term contracts. Compare that to standalone invoicing tools like FreshBooks ($17 - $55/mo) that only cover one function.
Can I use Deelo's invoicing alongside other Deelo apps?
Yes — that's the core advantage. Your invoicing data connects seamlessly with crm, project management, scheduling. No integrations to set up, no data silos, no extra cost.
How long does it take to set up Deelo for a consulting business?
Most consulting businesses are up and running in under 15 minutes. Sign up, choose your industry during onboarding, and Deelo pre-configures the right apps and workflows for your business type.
Does Deelo replace FreshBooks for consulting businesses?
Deelo can replace FreshBooks and more. While FreshBooks focuses on invoicing, Deelo gives you invoicing plus 50+ additional apps — CRM, invoicing, scheduling, helpdesk, and more — for a fraction of the cost.

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