Built for South African businesses

Rebill fits the way your business invoices

Whether you bill project milestones, monthly retainers, or a steady stream of clients, Rebill handles invoicing the way South African businesses actually work.

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Free plan available. Premium from R99/month. Built in Cape Town.

Choose the Rebill experience that fits you

Three tailored guides to how Rebill works for the most common South African service-business setups.

For Freelancers

One-person operations sending project, milestone, or hourly invoices. Get paid faster with professional PDFs and WhatsApp delivery - on a free plan that actually fits freelance work.

  • Free plan with SARS-compliant invoices
  • WhatsApp invoice delivery included
  • Quick project and hourly billing
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For Consultants

Independent consultants running monthly retainers plus project work. Automate recurring retainer billing and give every client a self-service portal for invoices and payments.

  • Automated monthly retainer invoicing
  • Client portal for self-service access
  • Automatic late fees on overdue invoices
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For Small Business

Growing teams issuing invoices to multiple clients each month. VAT-compliant invoicing, team access, and detailed reports without the price tag of Sage or Xero.

  • SARS-compliant VAT invoicing
  • Team access for staff and accountants
  • Revenue, aging, and client reports
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Which Rebill setup fits you?

A quick comparison of how Rebill is used across business types.

Feature Freelancer Consultant Small Business
Typical billing type Project or hourly Monthly retainers Mixed
Recurring invoicing Optional Core feature Frequently used
Client portal Optional Highly used Useful for key clients
Team access Not needed Accountant only Core feature
Recommended plan Free or Premium Premium Premium

Quick answer

What invoicing software do South African service businesses use?

South African service businesses typically need invoicing software that handles SARS VAT compliance, supports local payment gateways (Paystack, Yoco, PayFast), and works with WhatsApp - the dominant business messaging channel locally. Rebill is used across three broad categories of service business in South Africa: freelancers sending project and hourly invoices, consultants running monthly retainer billing plus ad-hoc project work, and small businesses managing multiple clients with VAT requirements and team access. The platform stays the same across these use cases; the difference is which features are used most. Freelancers often start on the free plan, which includes SARS-compliant invoices, WhatsApp delivery, and payment links via Paystack, Yoco, or PayFast. Consultants typically upgrade to Premium at R99 per month for recurring retainer billing and unlimited clients. Small businesses use Premium for team access, unlimited clients, and advanced reporting. Rebill is built in Cape Town specifically for the South African market, which distinguishes it from international tools like QuickBooks, Xero, and Wave that are not optimised for local payment gateways or WhatsApp-first communication.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rebill built for?
Rebill is built for South African service businesses that send invoices to clients. That includes freelancers, independent consultants, and small businesses across industries like IT, marketing, design, accounting, coaching, trades, and professional services. If you issue invoices and want faster payment, WhatsApp delivery, and SARS-compliant VAT handling, Rebill fits.
What is the difference between the freelancer, consultant, and small business plans?
The underlying Rebill platform is the same for everyone - the difference is how each business type tends to use it. Freelancers typically send one-off or milestone invoices and often start on the free plan. Consultants rely heavily on recurring retainer billing on the Premium plan. Small businesses usually need team access, advanced reports, and VAT features. All features are available on Premium at R99 per month regardless of business type.
Is Rebill right for my industry?
Rebill works for any South African business that sends invoices. We have customers in IT consulting, bookkeeping, legal services, design agencies, architects, photographers, trades, cleaning services, coaching, and more. The core workflow of creating, sending, and tracking invoices applies to almost any service business in South Africa.

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