PayInvoice

Project Overview

PayInvoice is an open-source invoicing and payment collection system designed for Joomla CMS, launched in 2013 as part of the PayPlans® product network. Built to simplify invoice management for entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes, it provides automated invoicing with seamless online payment collection.

Vision

PayInvoice was designed to simplify and beautify the e-commerce domain by extending transaction tractability and helping businesses compile income via invoices. The system enables customers to pay effortlessly without logging in while maintaining complete security.

Key Features (v1.2.0+)

Invoice Management

• Automated invoice generation with smart data preparation
• Invoice serialization for clear accounting purposes
• Auto-increment invoice numbers - No manual tracking needed
• Custom reference number prefix - Personalize invoice appearance
• Invoice status tracking - Paid/Due/In Process with color coding
• Interactive dashboard - Complete invoice status at a glance

Payment & Email

• Stripe payment gateway integration (free tier)
• PDF email attachments - Send invoices directly to customers
• Bulk email sending - Send multiple invoices simultaneously
• Online payment collection - Customers pay without logging in
• Secure transactions - Complete payment security

Client & Discount Management

• Add clients directly from invoice screen
• Percentage-based discounts - Flat or percentage options
• Client database management
• Campaign support with discount features

User Experience

• Mobile-friendly interface - Access invoices anytime, anywhere
• Frontend dashboard for customers
• Clean, intuitive layout - Modern design
• Status visibility from grid screen
• Responsive design for all devices

Pricing Model

• Freemium: Free download with unlimited usage forever, includes Stripe integration
• Paid Add-ons: Additional payment gateway integrations, official support, enhanced functionality
• Open Source: Core product always free

Technologies Used

• Platform: Joomla 2.5 & 3.0+
• Language: PHP 5.2.4 - 5.4.14+
• Web Server: Apache 2.x
• Database: MySQL 5.0.4 - 5.6.11+
• Payment: Stripe API
• Export: PDF generation

Target Market

• Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs)
• Entrepreneurs and freelancers
• Large scale business owners
• Joomla-based websites needing invoicing
• Service providers requiring payment collection

Business Value

• Simplified accounting - Automatic invoice tracking
• Time savings - Automated processes eliminate manual work
• Professional appearance - Custom branding with prefixes
• Payment facilitation - Easy online collection
• Mobile accessibility - Manage invoices on the go

Version History

• Alpha Release: May 2013 - Initial launch
• v1.2.0: July 2015 - Major update with dashboard, PDF attachments, mobile interface

Project Duration

Launched: May 15, 2013 (Alpha), July 29, 2015 (v1.2.0)
Status: Inactive (Open Source Legacy)
Distribution: Free, Open Source
Active Period: 2013-2016

Historical Significance

PayInvoice was part of Ready Bytes' PayPlans® network and demonstrated our commitment to open-source e-commerce solutions for Joomla. It exemplified our vision to simplify complex financial processes while maintaining professional quality and user-friendly interfaces.