Refrens
An Indian invoicing and accounting platform with GST, e-way bills, lead management and inventory, with a free version and paid plans from about $220 a year.
- Free plan
- Free trial
- Flat or plan-based
- Cloud
- Built for India
- Independent sources
- Verified 13 Nov 2026Sources are dated on this profile
- 2 sourcesLinked, typed and dated
- Independent third-party sourcesHow this profile was compiled
- Not an endorsementStack18 has not tested this product
What is Refrens?
Refrens is a cloud invoicing, accounting and business management platform from India that combines GST invoices and e-way bills, bookkeeping and bank reconciliation, sales pipelines and lead capture, and inventory, with a free version and Lite, Plus, Pro and Enterprise plans.
- Best forIndian freelancers and agencies
- Team size fitSolo and freelancers, Small teams, Mid-size teams
- PricingFree version; Lite listed at $220 a year.
- Main limitationInventory needs the Pro plan.
- AlternativesZoho Books, Vyapar, myBillBook, QuickBooks Online · compare all
Refrens overview: who it is for and what it does.
Refrens started as invoicing for freelancers and agencies and has grown into an all-in-one back office for small businesses. It handles quotations, GST invoices, e-way bills, expenses, payments and accounting reports.
Capterra lists Lite at $220 a year (invoicing, GST and e-way bills, accounting reports, bank reconciliation), Plus at $360 a year (lead capture forms, sales pipeline, WhatsApp and Gmail integrations), Pro at $620 a year (inventory, warehouses, barcode scanning) and Enterprise at $800 a year (vendor onboarding and compliance).
A free version and a free trial without a card are available. Capterra shows a 4.9 rating from about 290 reviews.
Main problem it solves
Combines invoicing, accounting, sales and inventory for small Indian businesses in one tool.
Typical customer segment
Freelancers, agencies and small to mid-size Indian businesses, including exporters.
Target users
- Agencies and freelancers invoicing clients
- Small businesses keeping GST books
- Sales teams tracking leads
Primary use cases
- GST invoices and e-way bills
- Accounting and bank reconciliation
- Lead capture and pipeline
- Inventory and warehouses
- Vendor onboarding
What makes it distinct
- Invoicing, accounting and CRM in one product.
- Free version available.
- Plans priced yearly in USD on directories.
Refrens features explained.
Invoicing and GST
- GST invoices and quotations
- Branded documents.
- E-way bills
- Included from Lite.
- Payments
- Collect online payments (vendor).
Accounting
- Accounting reports
- From Lite.
- Bank reconciliation
- From Lite.
- Expenses
- Track and categorise.
Sales and operations
- Lead forms and pipeline
- Plus.
- Inventory and warehouses
- Pro.
- Vendor onboarding
- Enterprise.
Refrens pricing and plans.
Figures reported by independent sources; vendor page not reviewed directly. Checked 13 Nov 2026 against Capterra · Capterra India.
Pricing model
Annual subscription by plan; free version available.
Free plan
Yes (free version)
Free trial
Yes (no card)
Refrens plans and prices (USD)
Free
$0
n/a
Basic invoicing.
Lite
$220 a year
Annual
Invoicing, GST, e-way bills, accounting.
Plus
$360 a year
Annual
Leads, pipeline, WhatsApp and Gmail.
Pro
$620 a year
Annual
Inventory, warehouses, barcodes.
Enterprise
$800 a year
Annual
Vendor onboarding and compliance.
Prices are from Capterra in USD; Refrens also sells in INR on its own site. Confirm current INR prices with Refrens.
Prices change. Confirm current plans and terms on the vendor's site before you decide.
Visit official website (external) ↗See alternativesRefrens integrations, API and platforms.
Important integrations
- WhatsApp and Gmail (Plus)
- Payment gateways
- Bank feeds (reconciliation)
Supported platforms
- Web
- Android
- iOS
API
Not reviewed for this profile.
Data import and export
Import from Excel (vendor).
Integrations expand on higher plans.
Refrens pros and cons.
Strengths, limitations and best fit. Each point cites a source; editorial summaries are not customer reviews.
Strengths
Limitations
Best for
- Indian freelancers and agencies
- Small businesses wanting invoicing and CRM together
- Exporters invoicing in multiple currencies
May be less suited to
- Large companies needing ERP depth
- Businesses outside India needing local tax
Top Refrens alternatives and competitors.
Zoho Books
Online accounting software from Zoho with a free plan and five paid plans from $15 a month billed annually…
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A GST billing, inventory and bookkeeping app for Indian small businesses, sold as Gold and Platinum licences…
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A GST billing and inventory app from FloBiz for Indian small businesses, with Plus and Pro plans from INR…
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Explore →Refrens compared with similar accounting software.
Summaries come from each profile. This is a side-by-side aid, not a ranking.
| Product | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrens | Flat or plan-based | Yes (free version) | Free version; Lite listed at $220 a year. | Indian freelancers and agencies |
| Zoho Books | Flat or plan-based | Yes | Free plan (1 user); paid plans reported from $15 per month billed annually (Standard). | Small businesses that want low-cost accounting inside the Zoho ecosystem |
| Vyapar | Flat or plan-based | No | Desktop Gold reported at INR 3,399 a year; USD mobile licences from about $2.92 a month… | Indian micro and small businesses that bill on GST |
| myBillBook | Flat or plan-based | No | Plus INR 3,490 a year; Pro INR 3,990 a year. | Indian small businesses billing on GST |
| QuickBooks Online | Flat or plan-based | No (limited free tier reported) | No full free plan; plans reported from $38 per month (Simple Start, 1 user). | US small businesses that want the most widely used cloud accounting tool |
| BUSY | One-time or term licence | Yes (Express edition) | Free Express edition; Basic from INR 5,000 a year (subscription) or INR 11,000 perpetual… | Indian traders and distributors who want GST books and stock in one package |
Refrens vs competitors: head-to-head comparisons.
Refrens questions and answers
What is Refrens used for?
Refrens is used for GST invoices and e-way bills, accounting and bank reconciliation, lead capture and pipeline and inventory and warehouses.
Does Refrens have a free plan?
Yes. Yes (free version). Free trial: Yes (no card).
How much does Refrens cost?
Free version; Lite listed at $220 a year. Prices are from Capterra in USD; Refrens also sells in INR on its own site.
What is the difference between Refrens Lite and Plus?
Lite is listed at $220 a year (Invoicing, GST, e-way bills, accounting). Plus is listed at $360 a year (Leads, pipeline, WhatsApp and Gmail). Confirm current plan contents with the vendor.
What are the main alternatives to Refrens?
The main alternatives to Refrens covered on Stack18 are Zoho Books, Vyapar, myBillBook and QuickBooks Online. Zoho Books may suit small businesses that want low-cost accounting inside the Zoho ecosystem. Vyapar may suit Indian micro and small businesses that bill on GST. myBillBook may suit Indian small businesses billing on GST. See the Refrens alternatives guide for a side-by-side table.
What integrations does Refrens support?
Documented integrations include WhatsApp and Gmail (Plus), Payment gateways and Bank feeds (reconciliation). API: Not reviewed for this profile.
What are the limitations of Refrens?
Inventory needs the Pro plan. Sales features need Plus. Directory prices are in USD; INR pricing differs.
Which platforms does Refrens run on?
Refrens is documented as available on: Web, Android, iOS.
Is Refrens available in India?
Yes. Refrens is built for or widely used in India, and pricing is available in INR where noted. Confirm GST and local terms with the vendor.
When was the Refrens profile last verified?
Sources for this profile were last reviewed on 13 Nov 2026. 2 sources are listed under Sources, and prices and plans can change, so confirm with the vendor.
Where this information comes from.
- Refrens Pricing 2026 Capterra Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
- Refrens reviews Capterra India Third-party Accessed 13 Nov 2026
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Plan names, prices and features were checked against the sources listed on 13 Nov 2026. Capabilities were not tested.
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