Spreadsheet tracking
You update it when you remember, which means it is always a few days behind. Spreadsheets do not send reminders. They just sit there.
Use case / Invoice tracking
Track unpaid invoices without a spreadsheet.
Know exactly which invoices are sent, viewed, paid, or overdue. One list. Real status. No mental bookkeeping.
Create Your First Invoice — Free
No credit card required. Takes about 60 seconds to get started.
Invoice status at a glance
Viewed 4 days ago
Northline Studio opened INV-2026-017.
Reminder scheduled
Next reminder sends Jun 6.
Total outstanding
$4,775 across 3 invoices.
Invoice
Client
Amount
Status
Due date
Last update
Last follow-up
INV-2026-018
Atlas Copy Co
$1,200.00
Viewed
May 5, 2026
Viewed 4 days ago
-
INV-2026-017
Northline Studio
$2,850.00
Overdue
Apr 30, 2026
Overdue 6 days
Apr 30, 2026
INV-2026-016
June Reid
$725.00
Sent
May 20, 2026
Sent 1 day ago
-
INV-2026-015
Clay & Co
$940.00
Paid
Apr 25, 2026
Paid Apr 27, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
Total outstanding
$4,775
Across 3 invoices
Overdue
$2,850
1 invoice
Viewed
3
In the last 30 days
Paid
2
In the last 30 days
Next reminder
Jun 6
Reminder scheduled
01Problem
Why freelancers lose track.
You get busy, someone slips through, and you realize too late. The problem is not you. The problem is the tool.
Memory
You remember the big clients and invoices. Smaller, older, less frequent ones are exactly the invoices that slip.
Accounting software invoice lists
Buried inside dashboards full of features you do not use. Overdue alerts get lost when you just need status.
Email search
Scrolling your sent folder has no status, no follow-up schedule, and no way to know if the client opened the invoice.
02Tracking
What invoice tracking should look like.
If you can answer these five questions in under thirty seconds, your tracking is working.
01Did they get it?
02Did they open it?
03Is it paid?
04If not, how overdue is it?
05When did you last follow up?
DueRoute shows the answer to all five.
SentInvoice delivered, no client action yet
ViewedYour client opened the invoice
OverduePast the due date, still unpaid
PaidMarked paid manually or via Stripe
Every invoice is tracked from the moment you send it. You only mark it paid manually when payment arrives outside Stripe.
03DueRoute
What DueRoute does for invoice tracking.
One list. Real status. Automatic overdue alerts. Everything you need to stay on top of unpaid invoices, with automated invoice reminders ready when a client falls behind.
Real-time invoice status
Every invoice shows its current state: Sent, Viewed, Paid, or Overdue.
Open tracking
See when your client views the hosted invoice page. No guessing.
Automatic overdue detection
When the due date passes, the invoice becomes Overdue automatically.
One clear list
All invoices in one place, sorted by status and date.
Automatic reminders
Set a schedule once and DueRoute sends follow-up emails.
Manual or Stripe payment tracking
Mark paid in one click, or connect Stripe for automatic updates.
Client history
See all invoices for a client: sent, paid, and outstanding.
What DueRoute does not do
No bookkeeping, expenses, payroll, tax reports, reconciliation, or project management. Invoice-only, by design.
Solo plan $9/mo
Automation plan $19/mo
Cancel anytime.
04Fit
Is DueRoute right for you?
Good fit if you...
- - Invoice clients directly as a solo freelancer or small service operator
- - Send 3 to 30 invoices per month
- - Do not have a dedicated bookkeeper managing invoice workflow
- - Are losing track of overdue invoices or relying on memory and spreadsheets
- - Want to know when an invoice was opened without guessing
- - Want reminders to go out automatically without writing them yourself
Not for teams that need...
- - Bookkeeping, expense tracking, or tax reports
- - Payroll or reconciliation
- - Time tracking as a core workflow
- - Proposals, contracts, or project management
- - High-volume invoicing or approval workflows for teams
- - An all-in-one finance system
05FAQ
Common questions.
How does DueRoute know if my client opened the invoice?+
When your client clicks the invoice link, they land on a hosted invoice page. DueRoute records that visit and updates the invoice status to Viewed.
What if my client pays by check, Venmo, ACH, or bank transfer?+
Mark it paid in one click. Stripe is optional; you can accept payment however you prefer.
Do I have to switch from Wave or FreshBooks?+
No. DueRoute is invoice-only. Keep accounting software for books, expenses, and taxes if you use it for those jobs.
How is this different from a spreadsheet?+
A spreadsheet shows what you put into it. DueRoute updates automatically when an invoice is opened, goes overdue, or is paid through Stripe.
Does DueRoute send reminder emails automatically?+
Yes, on the Automation plan. Set the cadence once and DueRoute sends polite follow-ups when invoices go overdue.
How quickly can I get started?+
Most users can create their first invoice in about a minute. No accounting setup or bookkeeping configuration required.
Related resources
Useful next reads for unpaid invoices.
Simple invoicing for freelancersCreate and send clean invoices without bringing along an accounting suite.Read more Automated invoice remindersLet DueRoute follow up when an invoice goes overdue, without writing the email yourself.Read more Invoice reminder email templatesCopy the reminder language for due-date nudges, first reminders, and final notices.Read more
Stop tracking invoices from memory.
One list. Real status. Automatic overdue alerts.
Create Your First Invoice — Free
Solo plan $9/month. Automation plan $19/month. Cancel anytime.