Effortless Client Billing and Reporting for Your Business

Are you still sending invoices manually, switching between payment platforms, and spending hours trying to generate reports for clients?

For freelancers and agencies alike, billing and reporting are just part of the job. But that doesn’t mean they have to take up so much of your time because there is a better and smarter way of doing this.

With Client Billing and Reporting by Cloudways, the process finally becomes super easy. You get to keep it all under one roof: your invoices, payments, and client reports, without flipping between apps or pasting the same details over and over again.

But why does this even matter? Let’s walk through how a simpler billing and reporting setup can ease your workload and keep things running like clockwork.

Why Client Billing and Reporting Matters?

You put effort into every client project, so it only makes sense that your billing reflects the same level of care. Getting paid should be simple and keeping clients informed should not be a hassle.

But when your billing setup is patchy, part spreadsheet, part email chain, it’s easy for things to fall through the cracks. Late payments, awkward follow-ups, and messy records are the last things you want to deal with.

And then there’s reporting. Clients want to see the work you’re doing, not just the results. A clear report can show them what’s been updated, how their site is performing, and why your services are worth every penny.

That’s where Cloudways Client Billing and Reporting fits in. Built with freelancers, SEO, link building, and other agencies in mind, it gives you the tools to organize your billing, send polished reports, and skip the manual work, so you can focus on delivering great work and getting paid for it.

Overview of Key Features

Cloudways combines billing and reporting into one powerful tool designed to save time and simplify your life. Here’s what makes it stand out:

Unlimited Invoices

There’s no cap; even the free plan lets you create and send as many invoices as you need.

Recurring Billing

Automate recurring invoices so you can focus on your work, not on chasing payments.

White-Labeled Invoices

Keep your brand front and center by customizing invoices with your logo and colors.

Multi-Currency and Tax Support

Invoice clients around the world in their preferred currency. Set your own tax and discount rates for full flexibility.

Stripe Integration

Enable secure online payments with just a few clicks. Your clients can pay directly from the invoice.

Offline Payments

Accept cash, bank transfers, or any other method. Mark invoices as paid and add notes for easy tracking.

Client Reporting

Go beyond billing. Share beautiful, white-labeled reports that highlight site updates, performance, security, and backups automatically.

Each of these features is designed to make life easier. You stay in control, your clients stay informed, and everyone gets paid faster.

How to Set Up Client Billing & Reporting on Cloudways

Getting started with Client Billing & Reporting on Cloudways is super easy, even if this is your first time setting something like this up. Here’s how you do it:

Visit the Client Billing & Reporting page.

Note: Your persona should be either freelancer, SMB, or agency to use Client Billing.

You’ll see the following screen. Click Get Started.

Choose your preferred plan.

The next step is to set up your agency.

Add your agency’s name, upload your logo, and pick your brand colors. Then click the “Connect Stripe” button.

Connect your Stripe account and then click the “Billing Details” button.

Set up the basics like billing dates and payment terms. Then click “Finish Setup.”

And that’s it. You’ve successfully updated your agency’s profile.

Now, you can add your clients one by one, assign the services they’ve subscribed to, set the currency, and apply any custom tax or discount rules.

From here, you are ready to generate your first invoice. You can send them manually or schedule recurring ones to go out on their own. Either way, your billing is now smarter, faster, and completely under your control.

We’re going to dive deeper into how Cloudways makes recurring invoicing painless, brings your client reporting to life, and gives you full control over payments. Whether you’re just starting out or managing dozens of clients, this is where things get even more exciting.

How Client Billing Streamlines Invoice Generation

The last thing you want to do is spend your evenings formatting another invoice or double-checking payment details for the third time this week.

Cloudways makes invoice generation feel like a breeze.

You simply assign your services and set a billing schedule, and the system takes care of the rest. Invoices go out on time, every time, with your branding baked in.

Need to tweak something before sending it out? You can make edits in seconds.

Want to send a one-off invoice outside of your usual billing cycle? That’s possible too. Everything is designed to be flexible without getting complicated.

This is what modern invoicing should feel like: automated, accurate, and completely under your control.

Detailed Reporting and Analytics

Billing might get you paid, but reporting helps you build trust. Clients want to know what’s happening behind the scenes. They want proof that their investment is paying off.

Cloudways understands this, which is why client reporting is fully integrated into the platform. You can generate white-labeled reports that highlight all the essentials, WordPress and plugin updates, performance metrics, backups, and security details.

The reports look clean, professional, and polished. And since they are built right into your billing workflow, you can send them alongside your invoices or separately, depending on how you prefer to communicate with your clients.

The best part? If you’re already using Cloudways for Client Billing & Reporting, you get access to these reporting features at no extra cost.

Managing Payment Methods

When it comes to payments, flexibility is key. Cloudways gives you complete control over how clients pay you.

With Stripe integration, you can accept online payments quickly and securely. Clients can pay directly from the invoice with just a few clicks, which helps speed up payment times and reduce follow-ups.

But if your clients prefer traditional methods, such as bank transfers, cheques, or even cash, that’s not a problem. You can manually mark those invoices as paid and add notes for your records. It’s all tracked and organized within the platform.

And because you can bill in over 130 currencies and apply custom tax rates, you’re always in sync with your clients’ preferences and local regulations.

Ideal for Freelancers and Agencies

Whether you’re a solo freelancer managing a few projects or an agency juggling multiple accounts, Cloudways scales with your needs.

For freelancers, the ability to automate invoicing and reporting means you can finally get rid of the repetitive admin work that slows you down. Everything is simple, streamlined, and designed to keep your business looking professional.

For agencies, this tool becomes a serious game changer. You can manage multiple clients, offer branded reports, track email response times, and bill on custom schedules — all from a single dashboard. No need to juggle several tools or platforms. Just set it up once and let it run in the background while you focus on growth.

Client Billing and Reporting - Pricing

Cloudways offers pricing plans on Client Billing that are as simple as the product itself. Whether you're just getting started or already managing a full roster of clients, there's something for you.

Free Plan

Perfect for small businesses testing the waters
FREE
Includes 1 client, 2 services, unlimited invoices, and 1 report per month

Growth Plan

Great for agencies that are scaling
Costs nothing for the first month, then just $4.99 per month
Includes 10 clients, 15 services, unlimited invoices, and 10 reports per month

Scale Plan

Built for large teams and mature agencies
Priced at $13.99 per month
Includes unlimited clients, unlimited services, unlimited invoices, and unlimited reports

All plans include Client Billing and Reporting, with no hidden charges. If you handle payments through Stripe, the standard Stripe transaction fees apply, but Cloudways DOESN’T charge anything extra.

Final Thoughts

Client Billing and Reporting by Cloudways isn’t just another add-on or plugin. It’s a complete solution for freelancers and agencies that want to control their billing, simplify their reporting, and give clients a professional experience every step of the way.

You can spend less time doing manual tasks, avoid the headaches of switching between tools, and finally build a system that works for you, not the other way around.

If you’re ready to make your billing smarter and your reports more impressive, it’s time to try Cloudways.

Try Client Billing and Reporting for free today and see how much time and energy you can save.