GD bbPress Tools vs Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices…
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices… has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 188 reviews) while GD bbPress Tools leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. GD bbPress Tools has accumulated 150K+ total downloads while Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices… has 220K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | GD bbPress Tools | Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.7/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 23 | ► | 188 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 150K+ | ► | 220K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 1 year ago | ► | 2 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Age | 14 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | 5.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.2.5+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.3 | 20.8.11 |
Rating Breakdown
GD bbPress Tools
Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, GD bbPress Tools averaged approximately 8 daily downloads while Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices… averaged 48.
Recent Reviews
GD bbPress Tools Reviews
Vendor is not responsive.
They changed their licensing policy and said that I needed to buy a new license by 7/31, but the page to do that gives a critical error. I have reported the problem but have not gotten a response.
A lot of issues
This plugin has a lot of issues and incompatibilities. It easily breaks your forum
Works fine for more than a decade!
Great support by the editor for a long time. Thanks!
Client Invoicing by Sprout Invoices… Reviews
No Support
I have been trying to get support with this plugin (which will currently not allow me to accept payments) for over a week now to no avail. This is not the first time this has happened, usually support
Worst Support I have seen
I paid for the Pro license. Their support is among the worst that I’ve ever seen. They never respond to any of the tickets.
does NOT work, No support
Bought the plugin, installed it and it had issues. Contacted support multiple times, never got a reply. requested refund multiple times no response. Disputing through paypal now.DO NOT recommend.
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