Recurring invoice

A recurring invoice bills the same client the same amount on a regular schedule, for a retainer, a subscription or ongoing work. Here is how to bill one on repeat without a server-side scheduler.

Typical billing intervals

IntervalCommon use
WeeklyShort-term contract or hourly retainer work
MonthlyRetainers, subscriptions, ongoing service contracts
QuarterlyAdvisory or maintenance agreements
AnnualLicenses, hosting or yearly service plans

Reuse a draft each period

Build the invoice once in the invoice generator with your recurring client and line items, then download it as usual. Because every change is saved to this browser as you type, the same draft is still there the next time you open the page. Each new period, update the invoice number, the issue and due dates, and download again; the client, line items and rates stay exactly as you left them.

Give each cycle its own number rather than reusing one, following the invoice number format guide so every billing period stays traceable.

What this tool will not do for you

It will not email the client, charge a card or remind you when the date comes around. It runs entirely in your browser with no account and no server, so nothing is scheduled automatically. For a handful of retainer clients that trade-off is usually worth it: no subscription fee, no data leaving your device, and a saved draft that is ready the moment you need it.

Frequently asked questions

Does InvoiceSnap send recurring invoices automatically?

No. There is no scheduling or subscription billing here; every invoice runs entirely in your browser with no server, so nothing can be sent on a timer. Each period you open the generator and download a fresh PDF yourself.

Will my line items really still be there next month?

Yes, as long as you use the same browser and device. Your draft is saved to local storage after every change, so opening the invoice generator again loads exactly what you left, ready to update the dates and number.

How should I number a recurring invoice?

Keep incrementing the same sequence you use for everything else rather than starting a separate one per client. A year-month format such as 2026-07-014 makes it easy to see which billing period each invoice covers.