What’s New
Recent updates and improvements to LiteWork. We’re constantly working to make invoicing faster and easier for New Zealand and Australian businesses.
January 2026 — Commercial Launch
User Accounts and Authentication
LiteWork now has proper user accounts. Sign up with Google for instant access, or create an account with email and password. Your account is protected with modern security features including breach-checked passwords, account lockout protection, and secure session management. Learn more →
Subscription Plans
Choose from three plans designed for different business sizes. Solo ($29/month) for freelancers, Team ($59/month) for small teams up to 5 people, and Business ($129/month) for growing businesses up to 25 people. All plans include Xero integration, email delivery, and payment links. Save 17% with annual billing. Learn more →
14-Day Free Trial
Every new account starts with a 14-day free trial—no credit card required. You get full access to all Business plan features so you can properly evaluate LiteWork before committing. Learn more →
Team Collaboration
Invite your team with flexible roles. Owners have full control including billing. Admins manage operations and team members. Members create invoices and manage contacts. Viewers have read-only access for accountants or stakeholders. Learn more →
Organizations
Your LiteWork account is now built around organizations—your central hub for subscription, team, and companies. Create multiple companies within your organization (depending on your plan) each with their own invoices, contacts, and Xero connection. Learn more →
Billing Portal
Manage your subscription through a secure Stripe-powered billing portal. Change plans, update payment methods, switch between monthly and annual billing, and download invoices for your records. Learn more →
MySQL-Only Architecture
LiteWork now stores all data in secure, NZ-hosted cloud infrastructure. Your data is protected with encryption, automatic backups, and enterprise-grade security. The Google Sheets integration has been retired—all data is now stored professionally with better performance and reliability. Learn more →
December 2025
Xero Online Invoice Link
Include a direct link to Xero’s online invoice viewer in your emails and PDFs. When clients click the link, they can view your invoice in Xero’s secure portal and pay immediately if you have payment services configured in Xero. This is the fastest way to get paid—no more chasing overdue invoices. Learn more →
Send Email Improvements
The email modal has been completely redesigned with a cleaner interface and smarter features. Choose from email templates, toggle the Xero payment link with one click, and get a save confirmation before sending to ensure clients always receive the latest version. Learn more →
Sync History Dashboard
The new Sync History dashboard provides complete visibility into every Xero sync operation. View success rates, filter by date or status, search for specific invoices, and export detailed logs to CSV for auditing. Find it in LiteWork Settings → Sync History. Learn more →
PDF Styling
Your invoices now look even more professional with improved PDF formatting. Section headers are cleaner, page breaks are smarter (no more orphaned headers), and the notes section stays properly positioned at the bottom of the document. Learn more →
Auto-Sync
Say goodbye to manual syncing. Auto-Sync runs in the background at configurable intervals (5-30 minutes), keeping your LiteWork documents synchronized with Xero. Contacts sync instantly when you’re connected to Xero—no need to push them manually. Smart conflict detection alerts you when both systems have changes that need your attention. Learn more →
Document Manager Redesign
The document manager has been redesigned for a better experience. First-time users see a welcoming start screen with quick actions to create their first invoice or import from Xero. For existing users, the document list now has improved filtering, faster search, and a cleaner visual design. Learn more →
Payment Integration
Accept credit card payments directly on your invoices with Stripe integration. When clients click the “Pay Now” button, they’re taken to a secure checkout page. Payments are processed instantly and automatically sync to Xero—no manual reconciliation needed. Learn more →