Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Invoice Generator to automatically send PDF invoices, manage accounts receivable, and print orders
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Automated PDF Invoice Generator for Compliant Invoices, Quotes, Credit Notes, Packing Slips and More
| Metric | Invoice Hero | Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 311 | 173 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Nov 2018 | Sep 2023 |
Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator edges out Invoice Hero on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.
Pricing entry tiers: Invoice Hero at Free plan available, Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Invoice Hero has the larger user base (311 reviews vs 173), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.
Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Invoice Hero's 311-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator's broader-but-shallower coverage.
This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Invoice Hero audit • Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator audit
| Keyword | Invoice Hero | Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator |
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| simple invoice is | #9 | #6 |
| simple invoice | #72 | #8 |
| invoices quotes packing | #10 | #6 |
| invoice generator | #133 | #4 |
| invoices for | #14 | #5 |
Both Invoice Hero and Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator offer paid plans only. Invoice Hero starts at Free plan available; Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 173 reviews) compared to Invoice Hero (4.8★ from 311 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Invoice Hero has the deeper published review base (311 vs 173), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
Invoice Hero typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (311 reviews). Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (173 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Invoice Hero and Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Oxilayer PDF Invoice Generator" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.