TL;DR — In Brief
PayLinks: Create an account in 30 seconds, send a link, customer pays. No website, no business registration required. SmartBill: Better suited for those wanting invoicing + payments in one place.
Detailed Comparison
| Feature | 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 |
Competitor information is accurate as of February 2026 and is based on publicly available data. Prices and features may change. Always verify on official websites for the latest information.
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
Choose SmartBill if you want:
- 👉Complete invoicing included
- 👉e-Invoice integrated
- 👉Accounting sync
What is PayLinks?
PayLinks is a simple way to collect payments online, created for freelancers and entrepreneurs. Create a link in 30 seconds, send it via WhatsApp or Instagram, customer pays with card or Apple Pay, money arrives in your account. No website, no POS, no business registration required.
What is SmartBill?
SmartBill — "Online invoicing for entrepreneurs". It's an invoicing platform that also offers integrated payment options.
Pricing Comparison
PayLinks
- Fee:2%
- Monthly fee:$0
- Setup:Free
SmartBill
- Fee:Through partners (EuPlătesc, etc.)
- Monthly fee:from 5.84 €/month + VAT
- Setup:Varies
Who is each better for?
PayLinks is for you if:
- ✅Freelancers and solopreneurs
- ✅Individuals wanting to collect online
- ✅Private tutors and teachers
- ✅Trainers and coaches
- ✅Photographers and videographers
SmartBill is for you if:
- ☑️Those wanting invoicing + payments in one place
- ☑️Businesses needing e-Invoice
- ☑️Companies with external accountant



