FreshBooks is invoicing software with time tracking, proposals, and expense management. WOPA is a WhatsApp bot that handles invoicing and payment chasing with no app to install. FreshBooks does more, but WOPA does less with less friction.
| Feature | WOPA | FreshBooks |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Web + mobile app | |
| Price | Beta / founder pricing TBD | ~£12-40/month |
| Invoice creation | Message WOPA in plain English | Fill out form in dashboard or mobile app |
| Invoice delivery | PDF emailed to customer | Email with online payment link or PDF |
| Payment collection | Manual bank transfer (sort code on PDF) | Stripe, credit card, bank transfer |
| Payment reminders | Yes — automatic at 7, 14, 28 days | Yes — automated late payment reminders |
| VAT support | Yes — VAT, reverse VAT, CIS | Yes — VAT on invoices |
| Accounting / MTD | No | Basic reports and expense tracking. Not full MTD. |
| Setup time | Minutes. Send your details, start invoicing. | 30 minutes to an hour. Account setup, templates, integrations. |
| Best for | Sole traders who want the fastest path to invoice sent | Freelancers and small businesses wanting invoicing plus time tracking |
FreshBooks has a mobile app and web dashboard. WOPA has neither. It runs inside WhatsApp, which most tradespeople already use throughout the day.
Finish a job, send a WhatsApp message, and the invoice goes out by email before you start driving. No need to open an app, log in, or fill out a form.
WOPA sends polite follow-ups at 7, 14, and 28 days. Firm follow-ups require your confirmation. You do not need to check a dashboard to know what is overdue.
WOPA supports VAT and CIS but does not have time tracking, proposals, expenses, or payment links. If you need those features, FreshBooks is the more complete tool. WOPA is for tradespeople who want invoicing without the extra.
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