Invio vs Hnry

These are two different answers to two different questions. Hnry takes a fee from each payment into your Hnry Account and takes the tax side of being self-employed off your hands. Invio is invoicing software at a flat monthly price, and leaves your tax to you or your accountant. So the question is not which is better. It is whether you want the tax done, or the invoicing sharp.

We make Invio. Read our side with that in mind. Every statement about Hnry below links to Hnry's own published page.

Last checked 23 September 2026 Written by Invio Facts about Hnry: linked, not paraphrased

Choose Hnry if

  • You want an accountant and software together, with tax administration included.

    Source checked 23 September 2026
  • You prefer a fee charged as income arrives in your Hnry Account.

    Source checked 23 September 2026
  • You want tax returns prepared and filed as part of the service.

    Source checked 23 September 2026
  • You want unlimited invoices and quotes included in that fee.

    Source checked 23 September 2026

Choose Invio if

  • You want invoicing and quotes without a managed tax service.
  • You send up to 5 invoices a month and want to start free.
  • You want payments to go to your own account.
  • You handle tax yourself or with your own accountant.

Side by side

The details behind the choice, with dated sources for every Hnry claim.

What it is
Invio

Invoicing and quoting software.

Hnry

An accountant and software for sole traders.

Source checked 23 September 2026
How you pay
Invio

Free plan or a flat monthly Pro price of $19.

Hnry

A fee from each payment into your Hnry Account, with no subscription.

Source checked 23 September 2026
Cost as income grows
Invio

The plan price does not rise with income.

Hnry

1% + GST, capped at $1,500 + GST per year. Payments under $50 have a $0.50 + GST minimum fee.

Source checked 23 September 2026
Who handles tax
Invio

You or your accountant handle tax. Invio does not file returns.

Hnry

Tax calculations, payments and filings are part of the service.

Source checked 23 September 2026
GST
Invio

GST-ready invoices and GST return figures to help fill your own return.

Hnry

GST administration is included in the service.

Source checked 23 September 2026
Where client payments go
Invio

Clients can pay your own bank account or through enabled card payments.

Hnry

The stated fee is taken from payments into your Hnry Account.

Source checked 23 September 2026
Invoices and quotes
Invio

Unlimited quotes; 5 invoices a month free, unlimited on Pro.

Hnry

Unlimited invoices and quotes are included.

Source checked 23 September 2026
Late payment follow-up
Invio

A fixed six-stage reminder schedule, free for the first 3 invoices ever, stops when marked paid. No late fees.

Hnry

Hnry lists late-payment chasing with its invoicing.

Source checked 23 September 2026
Bank reconciliation and payroll
Invio

Neither is provided in Invio.

Hnry

A full accounting service is part of the fee.

Source checked 23 September 2026

Pricing is shown as each product states it. Check the linked sources for current offers and terms.

Where Hnry is better than us

Tax work is included

Hnry says its service includes automatic tax calculations and payments, and tax returns prepared and filed.

Source checked 23 September 2026
One fee covers the service

The percentage fee covers software, expense management and support from sole trader accountants.

Source checked 23 September 2026
Unlimited invoicing in the bundle

Hnry includes unlimited invoices and quotes with late-payment chasing.

Source checked 23 September 2026

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Questions about Invio and Hnry

Which is a better fit for me?
Choose Hnry if you want an accountant and software together, with tax administration included. Source: https://hnry.co.nz/pricing/ (checked 23 September 2026). Choose Invio if you want invoicing and quotes without a managed tax service.
What does Hnry cost?
A fee from each payment into your Hnry Account, with no subscription. Source: https://hnry.co.nz/pricing/ (checked 23 September 2026).
Does Invio handle tax returns?
No. Invio creates GST-ready invoices and shows GST return figures to help fill your own return. You or your adviser file it.
Can I use Invio just for invoicing?
Yes. Invio focuses on quotes, invoices, payment tracking and reminders. Keep your own accounting and tax process alongside it.
What does Hnry do that Invio does not?
Hnry says its service includes automatic tax calculations and payments, and tax returns prepared and filed. Source: https://hnry.co.nz/pricing/ (checked 23 September 2026).
Does Invio reconcile bank transactions or run payroll?
No. Invio does not provide native bank reconciliation or payroll.

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