Miru
8.4#1 in time billing softwareFrom $10 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitMiru vs Paymo
What both publish
| Fact | Miru | Paymo |
|---|---|---|
| API | Miru exposes a REST API with CRUD operations for time entries, invoices, clients, projects, expenses and payments using bearer-token authentication. | Paymo exposes a REST API using XML or JSON and GET, POST, PUT and DELETE requests; API keys are generated inside the account. |
| Headquarters | India | Oradea, Bihor, Romania |
| Integrations | Official pages identify Stripe payments, QuickBooks Online export or sync, SMTP email, CSV and PDF export, Zapier, Make and n8n connectivity. | Official integrations include Google Calendar, Google Drive, Slack, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Typeform, Jotform, Zapier, Make, PomoDone, LambdaTest, Rethink and Shift. |
| Invoicing | Miru generates invoices from tracked hours, supports line items, taxes, discounts and branded PDFs, and emails invoices to clients. | Timesheets can be converted into invoices, with online payments, taxes and partial payments supported in the mobile workflow. |
| Licence | The project is released under the MIT licence and the hosted feature set is stated to be present in the open-source version. | Paymo is delivered as a hosted subscription service under Paymo S.R.L. terms rather than as self-hosted software with an open-source licence. |
Miru plans
- Self-hostedFree
- Miru Cloud$1 a month
- Miru Cloud Annual$10 a year
- Managed Miru$1,000 a month
Paymo plans
- FreeFree
- Solo$5.90
- Plus$10.90
- Pro$16.90
Pick Miru if…
Miru suits agencies, consultants, freelancers, startups, and service teams that track billable hours and invoice clients. It can also suit teams that want to self-host and manage their own operations.
Pick Paymo if…
Paymo may suit individuals or teams that want project management with time tracking and guest access across desktop, mobile, and web. Its plan limits make the free tier a fit for one user with a small number of projects.