What's simpler: SmartBill or PayLinks?

PayLinks is much simpler. Create an account in 30 seconds and send your first payment link immediately. Zero documents, zero waiting, zero bureaucracy. SmartBill usually requires an application process and setup that can take days or weeks.

Does PayLinks accept the same payment methods as SmartBill?

PayLinks accepts all modern payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Revolut Pay. SmartBill doesn't offer all these methods.

How much does it cost to switch to PayLinks from SmartBill?

Switching is free. Create a free PayLinks account and start using it immediately. There are no migration costs or mandatory transition period.

Can I use PayLinks and SmartBill at the same time?

Yes! You can use both. Many customers start with PayLinks for simplicity and use it in parallel until they're convinced it's the right solution.

SmartBill Alternative - PayLinks | Simple Payment Solution 2026

💡Why are you looking for a SmartBill alternative?

If you're here, you've probably encountered one of these common problems with SmartBill:

⚠️No own payment processing
⚠️Payment links only through partners
⚠️Focus on invoicing, not payments
⚠️Mandatory monthly subscription

PayLinks: The Simple Alternative

Create an account, make your first payment link, send it via WhatsApp. In under a minute, you're ready to collect payments. No documents, no monthly fee, no website needed.

30s

Setup

Monthly Fee

Payment Methods

Global

Payments

PayLinks vs SmartBill - Quick Comparison

Feature	PayLinks	SmartBill
Payment links	✅	✅
Recurring payments	✅	❌
Apple Pay	✅	❌
Google Pay	✅	❌
Revolut Pay	✅	❌
No business registration	✅	❌
No website required	✅	✅
Instant setup (30 sec)	✅	❌
Local support	✅	✅
Fee	2%	Through partners (EuPlătesc, etc.)
Monthly fee	None	from 5.84 €/month + VAT

Why switch to PayLinks?

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100% focused on payments, not invoicing

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Can collect even without invoice

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Transaction fee only, no subscription

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Instant 30 second setup

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No business registration required

What others say about SmartBill

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"Payments are secondary to invoicing"

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"Must pay subscription"

How to switch to PayLinks

Create free account

Go to paylinks.ro, enter email and password, you're in. No documents, no approval needed.

Create your first link

Enter the amount, a short description, click. You have a link ready to send.

Send the link

Copy-paste to WhatsApp, email, or SMS. Customer pays, you receive the money.

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Choose PayLinks if you want:

👉100% focused on payments, not invoicing
👉Can collect even without invoice
👉Transaction fee only, no subscription
👉Instant 30 second setup
👉No business registration required

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Choose SmartBill if you want:

👉Complete invoicing included
👉e-Invoice integrated
👉Accounting sync

Questions about SmartBill alternatives

There are several reasons why freelancers and small businesses look for alternatives to SmartBill: no own payment processing, payment links only through partners. PayLinks offers a simpler solution with no monthly fee and instant setup.