ChaseAI

ChaseAI vs Chaser: Which Is Better for You?

Chaser starts at $49/month for 50 invoices and requires Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. ChaseAI starts at $9/month, works from a PDF invoice with no accounting software, and includes a 14-day free trial. Below is the full pricing and feature breakdown so you can pick the right fit for your volume, stack and budget.

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Chaser vs ChaseAI at a glance
Product Starting price Invoice limits Accounting software Automated reminders AI-assisted wording Setup Best suited for
ChaseAI $9/mo (14-day free trial) Unlimited invoices None required - works from PDF Yes Yes - AI writes from your invoice ~5 minutes Freelancers, small agencies
Chaser $49/mo (trial available) 50 invoices on entry plan Xero, QuickBooks or Sage required Yes (email, SMS, auto-calls) Templates with AI optimization 30-60 minutes SMB and mid-market finance teams

QUICK VERDICT

Choose ChaseAI if:

  • ✓ You're a freelancer, consultant, or small agency
  • ✓ You don't use Xero or QuickBooks (or don't want to connect them)
  • ✓ You want AI-generated emails with template options when needed
  • ✓ Budget matters - $9-$19/mo vs $49-$369+/mo

Choose Chaser if:

  • ✓ You have a finance team and Xero/QuickBooks already set up
  • ✓ You need credit checks on clients before work begins
  • ✓ You want a payment portal for clients
  • ✓ Invoice volume is high (100+ invoices/month) and you need full AR automation

Chaser pricing overview

Chaser prices by invoice volume: $49/month for up to 50 invoices, $129/month for up to 150, and $369/month for up to 400, with custom enterprise pricing above that. A trial is available, and the platform assumes a live connection to Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. Volume tiers and features change from time to time, so check current vendor pricing via the sources at the bottom of this page before deciding.

ChaseAI pricing overview

ChaseAI has two paid plans: $9/month (unlimited invoices, 50 sequence generations) and $19/month (unlimited invoices and sequences). Starter includes a 14-day free trial - a card is required at checkout, and you can cancel anytime during the trial. Full details are on the pricing page.

Pricing comparison by volume

Plan ChaseAI Chaser
Free trial ✅ 14-day trial on Starter ✅ Trial available
Entry paid plan $9/mo (unlimited invoices, 50 sequence generations) $49/mo (up to 50 invoices)
Mid-tier plan $19/mo (unlimited invoices + sequences) $129/mo (up to 150 invoices)
Higher volume $19/mo (no invoice limit) $369/mo (up to 400 invoices)
Enterprise Contact Custom - check current vendor pricing
Card required for trial Yes - cancel anytime Check current vendor pricing

Chaser's pricing scales by invoice volume. At 150 invoices/month, you're paying $129/mo on Chaser vs $19/mo on ChaseAI. At 400 invoices, $369/mo vs $19/mo - though at that volume Chaser's full AR platform features may justify the difference.

Try ChaseAI free for 14 days - no accounting software required

Generate your first invoice chasing sequence in under 5 minutes, with AI or templates.

Key feature differences

Feature ChaseAI Chaser
AI-generated email sequences ✅ Yes - AI writes from your invoice PDF ⚠️ Templates with AI optimization
PDF invoice upload ✅ Yes - data extracted automatically ✅ Yes
No accounting software required ✅ Works standalone ❌ Requires Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage
Xero / QuickBooks integration ❌ Not currently ✅ Native integration
Automated email sending ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
Email open tracking ✅ Yes ✅ Yes
SMS reminders ❌ Not currently ✅ Yes
Automated phone call reminders ❌ No ✅ Yes (Auto-call feature)
Client payment portal ❌ No ✅ Yes
Credit checks on clients ❌ No ✅ Yes (AI-powered)
Cash flow forecasting ❌ No ✅ Yes
Late fee enforcement ❌ No ✅ Added mid-2026
Setup time ~5 minutes 30-60 minutes
Designed for Freelancers, small agencies SMBs, mid-market finance teams

Setup and integrations

Chaser onboarding starts with connecting your accounting software; reminder rules, templates and the payment portal build on that connection. Expect 30-60 minutes to a working setup, and plan for the integration to be a hard requirement. ChaseAI's setup is upload a PDF (or type the invoice details), review the AI-generated sequence, and send - about 5 minutes, with no integrations to maintain. The trade-off: Chaser syncs invoice status automatically, while ChaseAI relies on you uploading or entering invoices.

Best option for freelancers

ChaseAI, in most cases. Freelancers rarely clear the 50-invoice threshold that makes Chaser's $49/mo entry plan efficient, and many don't run Xero or QuickBooks at all. ChaseAI's $9/mo plan covers unlimited invoices, writes the follow-up emails for you, and needs no accounting stack. See also invoice chasing software for freelancers.

Best option for small businesses

It depends on your stack. A small business already running Xero or QuickBooks with 50+ invoices a month gets real value from Chaser's native sync and payment portal. A small business invoicing from other tools, or one that mainly wants professional follow-ups sent on time, is better served by ChaseAI at a fraction of the price.

Best option for finance teams

Chaser. For teams handling 100+ invoices a month with dedicated AR staff, Chaser's credit checks, cash-flow forecasting, auto-calls and payment portal form a genuine credit-to-cash workflow that ChaseAI does not attempt to replicate.

Where Chaser is genuinely better

If you run your business on Xero or QuickBooks and want a tool that syncs automatically, Chaser's native integration saves significant time. ChaseAI requires manual PDF upload for each invoice, which works fine for lower volumes but adds friction at scale.

Chaser also includes AI-powered credit checks so you can assess whether a new client is likely to pay before you start. ChaseAI has a Client Payment Risk Scorer tool, but not real-time credit bureau data. If protecting against bad debt is a top priority, Chaser is stronger here.

If your process relies on calls, Chaser's Auto-call feature can schedule and make automated debtor phone calls. ChaseAI is intentionally email-first, so teams with phone-heavy collections workflows will likely prefer Chaser.

Where ChaseAI is genuinely better

Price: At $9/mo for unlimited invoices, ChaseAI is a fraction of Chaser's cost at every volume tier. For a freelancer chasing 20-50 invoices/month, paying $129-$369/mo for Chaser is hard to justify.

No accounting software required: ChaseAI works from a PDF. You don't need to connect Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. For freelancers using FreshBooks, Wave, or even spreadsheets, ChaseAI works immediately.

AI-first with template fallback: ChaseAI can generate sequences tailored to your specific invoice (client name, amount, due date, relationship context), and also lets you start from built-in templates when you want more control.

Setup in 5 minutes: Chaser onboarding typically includes connecting accounting software and configuring reminder rules. ChaseAI is upload a PDF, review the generated sequence, send.

Who should choose which - decision table

Situation Best choice Why
Freelancer, <50 invoices/month, no accounting software ChaseAI Cheaper, simpler, no integrations needed
Small agency on Xero/QB, wants hands-off AR Chaser Integration + automation justifies price
Consultant, 10-30 invoices/month, hates writing emails ChaseAI AI writes the emails, 14-day free trial
Finance team, 100+ invoices, needs credit checks Chaser Full AR platform is worth the investment
Trades business, irregular invoicing, basic needs ChaseAI Simpler setup, no accounting software required
Mid-market business, dedicated AR staff Chaser Built for this exact use case

Frequently asked questions

How much does Chaser cost?

Chaser's entry plan starts at $49/month for up to 50 invoices, rising to $129/month for 150 invoices and $369/month for 400 invoices, with custom enterprise pricing above that. Pricing scales with invoice volume, so always check current vendor pricing before committing.

Does Chaser require accounting software?

Yes. Chaser is built around a native connection to accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks or Sage. If you invoice from FreshBooks, Wave, spreadsheets or PDFs, that requirement is a blocker.

Is Chaser suitable for freelancers?

It depends on volume. At $49/month for 50 invoices, the math works if you consistently send that many. For freelancers with 10-30 invoices a month, ChaseAI's $9/month Starter plan covers the same core job - automated, well-written payment follow-ups - at a fraction of the cost.

What is a lower-cost alternative to Chaser?

ChaseAI starts at $9/month with a 14-day free trial and no invoice limits. It focuses on the core problem - writing and sending payment follow-ups automatically - without the full AR platform (credit checks, payment portal, forecasting) that drives up Chaser pricing.

Can ChaseAI work without accounting software?

Yes. ChaseAI works from an uploaded invoice PDF or manual entry - no Xero, QuickBooks or Sage connection is required. That is the main architectural difference between the two products.

Can I switch from Chaser to ChaseAI?

Yes. ChaseAI doesn't require any accounting software connection, so there's nothing to migrate. Upload your first invoice PDF and you're running a sequence in minutes. Your invoice history in Chaser doesn't transfer, but for most small businesses the active invoice list is small enough that this isn't a significant issue.

Does ChaseAI integrate with Xero or QuickBooks?

Not currently. ChaseAI works via PDF upload or manual invoice entry; Xero and QuickBooks integration is on the roadmap. If accounting software sync is critical today, Chaser is the stronger choice.

Does ChaseAI have a free trial?

Yes. Starter includes a 14-day free trial. You add a card at checkout and won’t be charged until the trial ends. Cancel anytime during the trial to avoid charges. Paid plans start at $9/month.

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Written by Pasko Djonovic, Founder at ChaseAI

Disclosure: ChaseAI is one of the tools compared on this page.

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