Comparison
sync.d vs Refrens
Refrens is invoicing and accounting software for Indian small businesses. sync.d is built for agencies and freelancers who want proposals, a client portal and meeting booking next to their GST invoices.
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sync.d or Refrens: the short answer
Choose sync.d if you run client projects and want AI-drafted proposals, a client portal and meeting booking alongside your GST invoices. Choose Refrens if you need full accounting in the same app: GST e-invoicing, e-way bills, return reports, expense tracking and inventory.
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sync.d advantages
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Refrens advantages
sync.d pricing
Free / $39 / $89/mo
Refrens pricing
Free (15 documents), then ₹5,900 to ₹39,000 a year plus GST
| Feature | sync.d | Refrens |
|---|---|---|
| Invoice generation | ||
| GST compliant (India) | ||
| AI-powered proposals | ||
| Client proposal signing | Accept by email link | |
| Client portal | ||
| Client meeting booking | CRM Pro plan only | |
| Built-in CRM | Client records | |
| Team management | 2 to 5 users | |
| Multi-currency invoicing | Paid plans | |
| Recurring invoices | Paid plans | |
| Online payment links | ||
| Expense tracking | ||
| GST e-invoicing and e-way bills | ||
| Inventory management | Paid add-on | |
| Native mobile apps | ||
| Free tier available |
Where sync.d wins over Refrens
AI-powered proposals
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Refrens.
Client proposal signing
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Refrens.
Client portal
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Refrens.
Client meeting booking
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Refrens.
Team management
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Refrens.
Multi-currency invoicing
Built into sync.d. Not standard in Refrens.
Where Refrens is still ahead
We will not pretend sync.d wins on everything. Refrens still has the edge on:
Our verdict
Refrens is the stronger choice for bookkeeping and GST compliance, with e-invoicing, e-way bills, return reports and inventory. sync.d covers the client side of agency work: AI proposals, a client portal, meeting booking and project messaging, with IGST or CGST + SGST worked out on every invoice.
Switching from Refrens? Here is how.
- 1
Export your client list and active invoices from Refrens.
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Sign up for sync.d free, brand the workspace, and connect your payment gateway.
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Add your clients, then import past invoices from CSV (rename the columns to match the sync.d import format). Recreate active proposals with the AI proposal generator.
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Move your next client onto the portal and run their project end to end on sync.d.
Which is the right fit for you?
Solo freelancer
You bill 5 to 15 clients a year and want a free plan, or one under $50 a month.
Five person agency
You run 10 to 30 active projects and need project messaging, client portals and AI meeting summaries.
Specific needs
Your work depends on built-in CRM, expense tracking, GST e-invoicing and e-way bills and native mobile apps, where Refrens is stronger.
See it before you switch
sync.d opened to other agencies in 2026, so there are no customer reviews here yet. Book a demo, or run one client through the Free plan before you move off Refrens.
Switching from Refrens: common questions
Can I import my data from Refrens?
Partly. sync.d imports past invoices from a CSV file, so you can export invoices from Refrens and rename the columns to match the sync.d import format. Clients are added one at a time, as there is no client CSV import. Active proposals can be recreated with the AI proposal generator.
How long does switching from Refrens take?
It depends on how many clients and open invoices you have. The steps are: brand your workspace, connect Google Calendar for meeting booking, add your clients, import past invoices from CSV, and invite clients to the sync.d portal.
What happens to my Refrens subscription?
Keep it until the last invoice you sent from Refrens is paid, then cancel it. sync.d charges no migration fee, and you can export your monthly invoice report as CSV at any time.
Does sync.d do everything Refrens does?
No. Refrens is stronger on built-in CRM, expense tracking, GST e-invoicing and e-way bills and native mobile apps. sync.d does not include bookkeeping, expense tracking, time tracking or payroll. It covers proposals with AI drafting and client signing, GST invoicing, a client portal, meeting booking, project messaging and AI meeting summaries.
Is sync.d cheaper than Refrens?
sync.d has a Free plan with monthly limits, Pro at $39 a month for one user, Team at $89 a month for up to 10 users, and Enterprise priced on request. Refrens pricing: Free (15 documents), then ₹5,900 to ₹39,000 a year plus GST; check their site for current prices. Which costs less depends on your team size and the plan you need.