Why online invoicing matters for service businesses
You finish the job. You send a paper invoice. The customer says "I'll mail a check." Then you wait. Sometimes 30 days. Online invoicing lets customers pay immediately — by credit card or ACH — with one click.
What "invoicing with online payments" means
Invoicing software lets you create professional invoices with line items. Online payments add a "Pay Now" button — a secure link where customers pay by credit card or bank transfer.
How to get paid faster (the method)
- Send the invoice immediately after finishing the job.
- Include a payment link — every invoice with a "Pay Now" button.
- Offer multiple payment methods — credit card and ACH cover 95% of customers.
- Track everything in one place — paid, overdue, draft.
- Connect your bank via Stripe Connect so money goes directly to you.
How DunaHub's invoicing works
- Create invoices with line items, automatic sequential numbering (INV-001, INV-002)
- Send by email or text with public link
- Payment page at
/invoice/[slug] — Stripe Connect checkout
- US: credit card + ACH bank transfer
- Status: draft → sent → paid → overdue
- Money goes directly to contractor's Stripe account, minus 1% platform fee
For comparison: Jobber includes invoicing but starts at $39/month + $29/user. DunaHub gives you 10 free invoices/month and unlimited on Starter ($9.90/month).
What it costs
- Free plan: 10 invoices per month
- Starter ($9.90/month): unlimited
- Pro ($49/month): unlimited with Stripe Connect (1% platform fee)
- Stripe Connect required for online payments. Without it, invoices are informational only.
Who it's for
- Contractors who want to get paid faster and stop chasing checks
- Owner-operators who send invoices from their phone right after a job
How to set it up in DunaHub
- Settings → Payments → connect Stripe Connect.
- Invoices → "+ New Invoice" → select lead, add items, send.
- Customer opens link and pays online. Status updates automatically.
Use cases
Gutter cleaning company: Technician finishes a $249 job, creates invoice on phone, sends payment link by text. Customer pays by credit card before the technician leaves.
Pressure washing business: Sends invoice by email for $1,800 commercial job. Customer pays by ACH. Money lands in 2-3 business days.
Compliance & limits
- Free plan: 10 invoices per rolling month.
- Starter and Pro: unlimited.
- Stripe Connect required for payments. Without it, no "Pay Now" button.
- Platform fee: 1% (DunaHub). Stripe fees separate.
- Invoice numbers: INV-XXX (US), FAT-XXX (BR).
Last updated: June 9, 2026 · Applies to: DunaHub (US + BR) · Feature name: Invoices & Online Payments