Build your receipt
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From
Your business details. Shown top-right of the receipt.
Received from
Who paid you. Name is required.
Payment details
What was paid for
One line per item. Each row supports its own tax rate.
Notes
Receipt or invoice — which do you need?
They're easy to mix up. The simple rule: an invoice asks for money, a receipt confirms you got it.
Use a receipt when…
The client has already paid and you need to give them proof — for taxes, expense reports, rent records, or peace of mind. It shows the payment date, method, and amount paid.
Use an invoice when…
You're asking to be paid. It shows a due date and a balance owed. Use the free Invoice Generator for that.
Sending invoices too?
This generator makes one-off receipts in your browser. If you also send invoices, a free Invoice Tracker account handles those: create and send invoices, mark them paid, and get automatic reminders, plus recurring invoices and a public client portal where clients see your payment instructions. No card required.
Frequently asked
Is this receipt generator really free?
Yes. Completely free, with no signup, no email required, no credit card, and no watermarks. Generate as many receipts as you need. An optional free account at the end lets you save clients and send invoices, so you don't retype the same details each time.
What's the difference between a receipt and an invoice?
An invoice is a request for payment — it's sent before the client pays and shows a due date and balance owed. A receipt is proof that payment was received — it's issued after the money lands and shows the payment date, method, and amount paid. This tool makes receipts; for the request side, use our free Invoice Generator.
Can I use this for a rent receipt or cash receipt?
Yes. Set the payment method to Cash (or Bank transfer, card, etc.), describe what the payment covers — for example 'Rent for March 2026' — and the generated PDF works as a rent or cash receipt. Add your name and the payer's name so both parties have a clear record.
Will the receipt look professional?
Yes — it uses the same clean, branded layout that powers Invoice Tracker, with your accent color, a PAID badge, your business details, the payer's details, an itemized breakdown, and your tax ID if you add one. It downloads as a print-ready PDF.
Is my data private?
Completely. Everything runs in your browser — the receipt is generated on your device and nothing is uploaded to our servers. Your draft is saved only in your browser's local storage so you can pick up where you left off.
Do I need an account to make receipts?
No. This generator is completely free and needs no account. A free Invoice Tracker account handles the invoicing side instead: sending invoices, marking them paid, automatic reminders, recurring invoices, and a public client portal where clients see your payment instructions and can mark an invoice as paid.