Invoices over WhatsApp
Build an invoice in seconds and send a branded PDF straight to your client’s WhatsApp. Every invoice is tracked as Draft, Sent, Paid or Overdue at a glance.
For South African small business
Get paid. Know your money. Grow your clients.
Tabbook is the offline-first invoicing, client and cash book app for micro-businesses that run on a phone. Invoice over WhatsApp, see exactly who owes you, and track every rand — no laptop, no sign-up, no signal needed.
- Free forever plan
- Works offline
- No sign-up
Offline-first
Your data stays on your phone
English · isiZulu · Afrikaans
POPIA-conscious
What’s inside
One app for the money side of your business
Everything below works from your phone, in the languages your clients speak — no laptop, no monthly admin, no accounting jargon.
A debt book that chases for you
Every rand you’re owed, in one list. Overdue clients float to the top, and bulk reminders walk you through the follow-ups one WhatsApp at a time.
Cash book & stock
Track income and expenses as they happen and keep an eye on stock levels. Your book adds itself up even when the network doesn’t cooperate.
Bookings & reminders
An agenda for the day’s jobs with one-tap saves to your phone’s calendar, and WhatsApp reminders so clients actually show up.
Instant pay links
Attach a pay link from your own Ozow (including Capitec Pay), Yoco, SnapScan or Payfast account. Clients tap and pay you back on the spot.
Reports your accountant will love
Monthly income and expenses, VAT summaries, debtor aging and top clients — export SARS-ready CSVs whenever you need them.
How it works
From first client to money in the bank
Add your clients
Import from your contacts or add people as you meet them. A simple lead pipeline keeps track of quotes from new to won.
Invoice in seconds
Pick your items, set the price, add VAT if you’re registered, and send it to their WhatsApp with your business name on it.
Get paid & know your money
Record payments as they land, send overdue reminders in bulk, and watch this month’s profit add up on your dashboard.
Plain pricing
Start free. Upgrade only when your business does.
Free
Everything a new business needs to start invoicing properly.
R0
free forever, no card needed
- 30 invoices a month
- 15 clients, 10 upcoming bookings
- Debt book, cash book & stock
- WhatsApp invoices & reminders
Premium
For established businesses that invoice every week.
R99 / month
or R999/year — 2 months free · 30 days free trial
- 75 invoices a month
- Unlimited clients & bookings
- Pay links & WhatsApp broadcasts
- Branded PDFs & client timelines
Pro
For teams that need everyone on the same book.
R199 / month
or R1,999/year — 2 months free · 30 days free trial
- Unlimited invoicing
- Staff accounts with an audit trail
- Cloud backup & restore
- Advanced reports + SARS-ready exports
Prices are confirmed at checkout in Google Play. Yearly plans get two months free. Full plan details on the product page.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Is Tabbook really free?
Yes. The Free plan is free forever: 30 invoices a month, 15 clients and 10 upcoming bookings, with the full debt book, cash book, stock list and WhatsApp sending. Premium and Pro add bigger limits and team features, and both start with a 30-day free trial.
Does Tabbook work without internet?
Yes. Tabbook is offline-first: your data lives on your phone, so you can invoice, check who owes you and update your cash book with no airtime or signal. WhatsApp messages and pay links go out when you're back online.
Do my clients need to install anything?
No. Clients receive your invoices and reminders as normal WhatsApp messages with a branded PDF attached. They just read the message and pay — no app, no sign-up, no links to chase.
Where does my business data live?
On your phone, in an encrypted app database. We run no servers that receive your clients, invoices or messages. If you subscribe to Pro and switch on cloud backup, your data syncs so your team can share it — and it is still never sold or advertised against.
How do clients pay me through Tabbook?
Attach a pay link from your own Ozow (including Capitec Pay), Yoco, SnapScan or Payfast account to any invoice. Your client taps the link and pays you directly — the money never passes through Tabbook.
Do messages come from my own WhatsApp number?
Yes. Invoices, reminders and broadcasts are sent from your own WhatsApp account — no bulk gateway, no unfamiliar shortcodes. Tabbook also gives every client a 'no broadcasts' opt-out, so you can respect people who ask to be left alone (POPIA).
Which languages does Tabbook support?
English, isiZulu and Afrikaans. Switch language any time in the app's settings — your data, invoices and reminders follow.
How do I cancel a paid plan?
Any time, from your Google Play subscriptions. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the period you've already paid for, and your data stays on your phone. If you bought a licence key directly, the Consumer Protection Act gives you 20 business days' notice rights.
How do I delete my account and my data?
Use the account deletion form on our privacy policy page: sign in with the email and password you use in the app, confirm, and your account is marked for deletion. We keep your data for 30 days so you can change your mind, then erase it permanently. Free users who never signed in: your data only lives on your phone, so uninstalling the app erases it.
Still stuck? Ask us directly — we reply within an hour on business days.
Your whole business, in your pocket.
Install Tabbook free and send your first invoice before your next cup of coffee goes cold.
Download Tabbook free- Android 7.0+
- No sign-up
- 30-day trial on paid plans