Free Verifactu Software: Does It Exist? Economic Alternatives 2026

#Is Verifactu software available for free? The straight answer

**Yes, there is: the AEAT offers a free VERI*FACTU application since October 2025. ** But it has important limitations: it does not allow simplified invoices (tickets), the process is manual, and it does not store customer data.

For professional use with automation, the cheapest alternative on the market is BeeL.es with 4,90€/month (annual plan), followed by Quipu (from 10€/month) and Holded (from 15€/month).

If you’re looking to understand when the free app works for you and when you need paid software, read on.

#The free option exists, but is it enough?

The AEAT has created a free app that technically complies with VERI*FACTU. But private companies offer paid software because they add value that the free app does not:

• ✓Saved customer management
• ✓Customizable templates with your logo
• ✓Automation and speed
• ✓Simplified invoices (tickets)
• ✓Reports and statistics
• ✓Technical support in Spanish
• ✓Mobile App

The real question is not “does it exist for free?” but “does the free option meet my needs?"

#"Free” options that exist and their limitations

#1. Free AEAT VERI*FACTU application

Since October 2025, the Tax Agency offers a free application specifically for VERI*FACTU (different from the old Facturae). It is available at the Sede Electrónica de la AEAT.

What it offers:

• ✓Create VERI*FACTU compliant invoices
• ✓Automatically send records to AEAT
• ✓Verifiable QR code on each invoice
• ✓XML and PDF format
• ✓No limit of invoices (unlimited)
• ✓Totally free of charge

What it DOES NOT offer:

• ✗Simplified invoices (tickets) - Full invoices only
• ✗Saved customer management
• ✗Customizable templates
• ✗Reports or statistics
• ✗Technical support
• ✗Automation (every invoice is manual)
• ✗Mobile App

#2. Freemium plans with severe limits

Some software offers free plans with limits:

The problem: Most free plans do NOT include Verifactu support. And those that do include it, limit bills so much that they are unworkable.

#3. Trial periods (not free, temporary)

Almost all serious software offers free trial of 7-30 days. But that’s not “free”, it’s temporary.

It’s good for:

• Test the software before deciding
• Compare various options

Is not good for:

• Use it as a permanent solution
• Change software every month to avoid paying

#The true cost of “free”

Attempting to comply with Verifactu using free options has very real hidden costs:

#Lost time

Using the AEAT app for each invoice = 10-15 minutes per invoice (without saved data).

20 invoices/month × 12 minutes = 4 hours per month.

If your hour is worth 20€, you are “paying” 80€/month in time. With private software, those same invoices you do in 30 minutes.

#Errors due to lack of automation

Without automation:

• Numbering errors
• Incorrect data copied manually
• Invoices not chained correctly

An error requiring corrective invoice = more time wasted.

#Lack of support

When something fails (and it will fail), you have no one to call. The time to solve technical problems without help is enormous.

#The cost of fines

If your free solution doesn’t actually comply with Verifactu, you risk:

#Price Comparison: Verifactu 2026 Software

These are the actual prices of Verifactu compatible software in Spain:

#What does each price include?

BeeL.es (4,90€/month annual plan):

• ✓Unlimited Bills
• ✓100% Verifactu compliant
• ✓Automatic sending to AEAT (VERI*FACTU)
• ✓Automatic chaining
• ✓QR code on each invoice
• ✓Electronic signature
• ✓Customer management
• ✓Customizable templates
• ✓Support in Spanish

More expensive software (15€+/month): They include additional features such as CRM, project management, advanced accounting, etc. that many freelancers don’t need.

#Requirements to be met by the software

Not just any software will do. To comply with the SIF regulation, the software must have:

• ✓Inalterability of records
• ✓Traceability of all transactions
• ✓Invoice chaining by hashing
• ✓Electronic signature (Secure Invoice Code)
• ✓Verifiable QR code
• ✓Export and custody capacity
• ✓Responsible declaration before the AEAT

The two modes: VERIFACTU vs SIF without VERIFACTU

The law allows two modes of operation:

• VERI*FACTU mode: The software automatically sends the records to the AEAT
• SIF mode without VERI*FACTU: The software generates and stores the records, but does not send them automatically

#The calculation no one does: cost vs. benefit

Let’s do real numbers:

#Annual cost of BeeL.es

4,90€/month × 12 months × 12 months = 58,80€/year

#Cost of a single fine

150€ for ONE invoice without Verifactu requirements.

#Cost of lost time with free options

If you spend 2 extra hours per month for using manual tools:

2 hours × 12 months × 20€/hour = 480€/year in lost time.

#Our honest recommendation

#If you bill less than 5 per month (and you don’t need tickets)

You could use the free VERI*FACTU app from the AEAT. It is viable if:

• You only issue full invoices (no tickets)
• You have time for manual processing
• You don’t mind not having customer data saved

But honestly, for 4,90€/month it’s worth having automation and support.

Recommendation: BeeL.es - The time savings justifies the cost even with few invoices.

#If you bill between 5-50 per month

Free options are totally unfeasible. You need professional software.

Recommendation: BeeL.es - Best value for money on the market.

#If you bill more than 50 per month

You need professional software yes or yes. The question is whether you need extra features.

Invoicing only: BeeL.es (4,90€/month)

Invoicing + integrated accounting: Quipu (from 10€/month)

Invoicing + CRM + projects: Holded (from 15€/month)

#Verifactu software FAQ and pricing

#Conclusion: Free exists, but does it work for you?

Yes there is 100% free Verifactu software: the AEAT app. But it has clear limitations (no tickets, no automation, no customer management).

For most freelancers and small businesses, BeeL.es (4,90€/month) offers the best value for money: full automation, tickets included, and support in Spanish.

#The final calculation

#Next steps

#Additional Resources

• What is Verifactu and how does it work - Basic guide explained simply
• How to choose the best Verifactu invoicing software - Detailed selection criteria
• Fines for not complying with Verifactu - What you risk if you don’t adapt