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Refrens vs Info-Tech Malaysia: Choose the Right Business Software for Your SME

Refrens is an all-in-one accounting, e-invoicing, inventory, and CRM platform built for Malaysian SMEs. Info-Tech is built around HR and payroll first, with accounting and e-invoicing added on, not the other way around.

✓ LHDN MyInvois compliant ✓ ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified ✓ Built for Malaysian SMEs
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At a glance

Refrens vs Info-Tech at a glance

Refrens
Best for

SMEs across all industries (manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, traders, construction, agencies, and more) needing integrated invoicing, accounting, inventory, and workflow automation.

Key strength

All-in-one business management with AI-powered insights, real-time reporting, and Malaysian compliance built in.

Info-Tech
Best for

SMEs needing comprehensive HR, payroll, and attendance management.

Key strength

Complete employee management with facial recognition attendance and EPF automation.

Feature comparison

Feature Comparison for Refrens and Info-Tech

FeatureRefrensInfo-Tech
Advanced Invoicing✓✓
Automated Payment Reminders✓ Specialized✗
WhatsApp Invoice Sharing✓✗
Accounting✓✓
Basic Accounting✓✓
SST Compliance✓✓
E-Invoicing (LHDN)✓✓
Expense Tracking✓✓
HR & Payroll (Payroll, EPF/SOCSO, Leave, Attendance)✓ Integrated✓
CRM & Sales✓✓
Lead Management✓✓
AI-Powered Insights✓ Freya AI✓
Inventory✓✓
Business Operations
Vendor Onboarding, KYC & RFQ Workflows✓✗ Not Listed
Document & Vendor Approval Workflows✓✗ Not Listed
Multi-Business / Multi-Entity Management✓✗ Not Listed
Project-Based Invoicing & Expense Tracking✓✗ Not Listed
Unlimited Cloud Storage✓Not Confirmed
Pricing & Access
Free Plan Available✓✗
Unlimited Users (No Per-User Cost)✗✓
Multi-Currency Support✓✓
Security & Support
ISO 27001 Certified✓✓
Cloud-Based✓✓

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Why Refrens

What makes Refrens the better option for Malaysian SMEs

Complete Business Management, One Platform

  • Invoicing, accounting, inventory, and workflow automation integrated
  • Works for manufacturers, distributors, traders, construction, agencies, and more
  • Payment reminders reduce invoice cycles from 45-50 days to 18-22 days
  • WhatsApp invoice sharing, native support for Malaysian business culture
  • AI assistant (Freya) for real-time business insights and trend analysis
  • Project-based invoicing and expense tracking for complex workflows
  • Takes minutes to set up, zero accounting knowledge needed
  • 150,000+ businesses across diverse industries trust Refrens

Built for all SME types

Whether you manufacture goods, distribute products, trade commodities, manage construction projects, or run services, Refrens adapts to your workflow. Not a one-size-fits-all approach, it's customizable for your industry.

Real business impact

Refrens users report 50-60% faster invoice payments. Manufacturers report a 30% reduction in accounting time. Distributors report better inventory visibility. That's tangible ROI across all industries.

Malaysian compliance built in

Full LHDN e-invoicing, SST compliance, MyInvois integration, and multi-currency support, designed specifically for how Malaysian businesses operate.

Features that makes Refrens a better Choice for Malaysian SME's

Get a clear view of your business finances, including revenue, expenses, and cash flow, while eliminating manual data entry.
Manage SST and LHDN E-Invoicing Together

Refrens keeps SST, e-Invoicing, and accounting connected in one workflow, so Malaysian businesses can manage compliance without separate systems.

Create SST-ready invoices, submit LHDN-compliant e-invoices to MyInvois, and keep validated transactions connected with your books.

  • Create and submit LHDN-compliant e-invoices
  • Manage SST within your invoicing workflow
  • Handle cancellations, corrections, and self-billed e-invoices
  • Keep invoicing, payments, and accounting connected in one accounting software
Go Beyond Creating Invoices to Getting Them Paid

Creating an invoice is only one part of the receivables process. Refrens also helps businesses manage what happens after the invoice is sent.

Share invoices through WhatsApp or email, track whether customers have viewed them, schedule emails, create recurring invoices, and automatically remind customers about outstanding payments.

  • Share invoices and quotations directly through WhatsApp and email
  • Track when customers view invoices sent through email
  • Automatically follow up on outstanding payments
  • Schedule recurring invoices for repeat customers
  • Keep invoices, payments, reminders, and customer records connected
AI OCR Scanning
Reduce the Work Before Transactions Reach Your Books

Refrens uses AI and OCR not only to analyse accounting information, but also to reduce the manual work required to create that information in the first place.

Upload bills and other business documents and let Refrens extract transaction details instead of entering everything manually. OCR allowances are included across Refrens plans, with higher accounting plans supporting bulk document scanning and additional AI-assisted accounting capabilities.

  • Extract information from bills and documents using AI OCR
  • Reduce repetitive purchase and expense data entry
  • Process documents in bulk as accounting volumes increase
  • Keep source documents connected with the transactions created from them
Expense Approval Workflows
Build Accounting Controls Into Your Workflow

Refrens adds structured controls around accounting with approval workflows, vendor onboarding, and role-based access.

Manage document approvals, vendor approvals, RFQs, RFIs, and multi-stage processes without relying on spreadsheets or separate tools.

  • Create multi-stage approval workflows
  • Manage vendor onboarding and approvals
  • Control access with roles and permissions
  • Handle RFQs and RFIs in the same system
Go From Inventory Tracking to Inventory Control

Refrens goes beyond basic stock tracking with stronger controls for managing inventory across locations and transactions.

Track batches, serial numbers, expiry dates, stock transfers, reorder levels, alerts, and fulfilment while keeping inventory connected with accounting.

  • Track batches, serial numbers, and expiry dates
  • Manage stock across multiple locations
  • Set reorder, low-stock, and overstock alerts
  • Handle transfers, fulfilment, and barcode-based inventory

Which platform is right for you?

Choose Refrens if you...

  • Run any SME business type
  • Manufacture, distribute, or trade goods
  • Manage construction projects
  • Need integrated accounting & inventory
  • Want workflow automation
  • Seek real-time financial insights
  • Want one platform, not multiple tools
  • Need CRM & inventory together
  • Want real-time financial reporting
  • Invoice in multiple currencies

Choose Info-Tech if you...

  • Need full payroll automation
  • Require EPF/SOCSO management
  • Want attendance tracking
  • Manage employee leave policies
  • Need unlimited user accounts
  • Have a physical office

Both are great for...

  • Malaysian tax compliance
  • SST reporting & filing
  • Cloud-based operations
Flexible for every business

One Platform for Every Business

Different businesses manage money in different ways. Refrens adapts to your workflow, from billing and expenses to payments and accounting.

Professionals & Consultants

Manage quotations, invoices, expenses, payments, and reports in one place.

Quotation → Invoice → Payment → Accounting
Accounting for Consultants

Agencies & Service Businesses

Manage project billing, retainers, expenses, collections, and profitability.

Proposal → Billing → Expenses → Profit
Accounting for Agencies

Contractors & Project Businesses

Track estimates, purchases, project expenses, progress billing, and payments.

Estimate → Cost → Billing → Profit
Accounting for Contractors

Traders & Suppliers

Connect purchases, inventory, sales, payments, and accounting in one workflow.

Purchase → Inventory → Sale → Accounting
Accounting for Traders

Growing Teams

Add roles, approvals, vendor workflows, and financial controls as your team grows.

Transaction → Review → Approval → Accounting
Accounting for Growing Teams
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Happy Customers

Ontogen
Refrens Invoice Software has transformed the way we handle invoicing! Its user-friendly interface and powerful features have streamlined our invoicing process, saving us time and ensuring accuracy.
OntogenFounder, Ontogen Digital
Rubita
Refrens has exceeded my expectations in terms of ease of use and affordability.
RubitaFreelance Developer
Harsh
The user-friendly interface and excellent customer support are a game-changer for us.
Harsh S.Trader, Textiles Trading

Simple Plans That Fit Every Business and Every Budget

Affordable and scalable pricing plans designed for Malaysian Small Business to simplify accounting, bookkeeping, and e-Invoicing.
Refrens Free Plan
Signup for FreeStart using Refrens for free and manage your business accounting with essential tools. Create invoices, track expenses, and organize financial records without any upfront cost.
Refrens Premium
Explore Premium FeaturesUpgrade to the Premium plan to unlock advanced accounting features, automation, and enhanced capabilities to manage your finances faster and scale your business efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, if your priority is invoicing, accounting, inventory, and e-invoicing in one platform. Refrens doesn't offer HR, payroll, or attendance tracking, so if you need those specifically, Info-Tech covers that ground.

Yes. Refrens supports LHDN MyInvois e-invoicing natively, alongside SST compliance and multi-currency invoicing, as part of its core plans.

Refrens is built for business owners without accounting backgrounds, with a simple operational interface that takes minutes to set up.




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