Refrens alternative
The best Refrens alternative for Indian freelancers
Refrens shines for agencies with a pipeline and a team. As a solo freelancer, its paid tiers and feature breadth can feel like paying agency prices for a one-person workload. Here's the lighter path.
Why freelancers switch from Refrens
01
Right-sized for one person
A CRM and quotation pipeline are great for a team chasing many deals. For a solo delivering client work, they're screens you scroll past. Mavoin keeps only what a one-person business touches every week.
02
Solo pricing, not agency pricing
Suite tools price for teams. At ₹199–₹299/mo, Mavoin is priced for the person actually doing the work, not a five-seat account.
03
Same compliance, less to learn
GST-correct India invoices and multi-currency foreign invoices with INR books — the parts a freelancer needs — without onboarding into a full business platform.
Mavoin vs Refrens, at a glance
| Feature | Mavoin₹199–₹299/mo · Indian freelancers & solo founders | RefrensFrom ₹5,999 · Agencies & growing teams |
|---|---|---|
| GST tax invoices for India (CGST/SGST, IGST, SAC/HSN) | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-currency invoices (USD / EUR / GBP) | Yes | Yes |
| INR books with FX captured on the invoice date | Yes | Yes |
| Export / LUT zero-rated handling | Yes | Yes |
| Priced for a one-person business | Yes | NoPaid tiers are built for agencies and teams. |
| Focused surface — invoices, not a full suite | Yes | NoBundles CRM, quotations and expenses you may not need. |
When you should stay with Refrens
We'd rather you pick the right tool than switch and regret it. Refrens is the better choice if:
- ·You run an agency with a sales pipeline and want quotations plus invoices.
- ·You need multiple team members working in the same account.
- ·You want expenses, a lead inbox and light CRM in one place.
- ·You send a high volume of documents across many clients.
Switching to Mavoin
01
Start your trial
30 days, full product, no card required. Add your business and GSTIN once.
02
Add your clients
Indian or foreign. Currency follows the client; tax mode fills itself in.
03
Continue your invoice series
Pick up your numbering and raise your next invoice — India or export — in minutes.
Refrens alternative — FAQ
Does Mavoin have quotations and CRM like Refrens?+
No. Mavoin is intentionally invoicing-focused — clients, invoices, payments and outstanding. If quotations, expenses and CRM are core to your workflow, Refrens' suite may suit you better. Solos usually find they don't need them.
Is Mavoin cheaper than Refrens for a freelancer?+
For a single user, typically yes — Mavoin is ₹199–₹299/mo, while agency-oriented suites start higher. Always check current pricing on each site, as plans change.
Can Mavoin handle both my Indian and foreign clients?+
Yes. Indian clients get GST-correct tax invoices; foreign clients get USD/EUR/GBP invoices, with your books kept in INR and FX captured on the invoice date.
Try the Refrens alternative built for India
Pick Refrens if you're an agency that wants invoicing plus quotations, expenses and CRM for a team. Pick Mavoin if you're a solo freelancer who wants correct GST and multi-currency invoices at solo pricing, without the suite.
Other tools freelancers move from
Pricing reflects publicly listed plans and can change — verify current pricing on each provider's site. This page describes typical fit for a solo Indian freelancer and is not legal or tax advice; verify GST specifics with your CA.