#What is Midday?

Midday is a freemium, open-source business management platform designed to streamline operations for freelancers, contractors, consultants, and solo entrepreneurs. Its primary goal is to automate tedious tasks like invoicing, time tracking, and financial oversight, allowing users to focus on their core work. Built with Next.js, Shadcn UI, Supabase, Tailwind CSS, and Vercel AI SDK, Midday integrates time tracking, invoicing, file storage, and an AI assistant with banking connections to over 20,000 institutions in 33 countries. It offers a Magic Inbox for automatic transaction matching and a Vault for secure file storage. For freelancers seeking efficiency, Midday is a perfect fit, leveraging Shadcn UI’s accessible components and Vercel’s ecosystem for a modern, scalable experience.

#Features ⚡️

• Time Tracking: Live tracking for projects with rate-based invoicing.

• Invoicing: Create, send, and track web-based invoices with reminders.

• Magic Inbox: Auto-matches receipts and invoices to transactions.

• Vault Storage: Secure file storage for contracts and agreements.

• AI Assistant: Query financial data for insights (e.g., tax breakdowns).

• Bank Integrations: Connects to 20,000+ banks in 33 countries for real-time financials.

• Seamless Exports: CSV exports with attachments for accountants.

• Short URLs: Dub-powered unique links for shared files.

#Pros and Cons

#✅ Pros

• Comprehensive Toolset: Consolidates invoicing, tracking, and storage in one platform.

• Free Tier: Core features accessible without cost during beta.

• Shadcn UI Integration: Accessible, modern UI enhances user experience.

• Open-Source: AGPL-3.0 license supports community contributions.

• Bank Connectivity: Extensive integrations simplify financial tracking.

• Community Praise: 12,000+ businesses and positive feedback on X and Product Hunt.

• AI Features: Assistant and generative UI built on Vercel AI SDK.

#⚠️ Cons

• Beta Limitations: Invoicing and some features still in development.

• Paid Plan Incoming: Post-beta pricing ($49/month) may deter some users.

• Setup Complexity: Self-hosting requires Supabase and Vercel expertise.

• Documentation Gaps: Local development docs are incomplete.

• AGPL License: Restrictive for commercial use without a separate license.

• Learning Curve: Requires familiarity with Next.js and Supabase for customization.

• Regional Bank Gaps: Limited providers in some regions (e.g., Brazil).

#Included Components - Templates

Midday provides a variety of business management features:

• Time Tracker: Monitor project hours and generate invoices.

• Magic Inbox: Auto-match transactions with receipts or invoices.

• Vault: Secure storage with automatic document classification.

• AI Assistant: Query-based insights for transactions and taxes.

• Invoice Creator: Web-based invoicing with payment tracking.

#Pricing 💵

Midday operates on a Freemium model:

• Free Plan: Full access during beta, including time tracking, invoicing, and AI features.

• Paid Plan: Post-beta pricing at $49/month for advanced features and support.

• Additional Costs: Commercial license for AGPL-3.0 deployments; external service costs (e.g., Supabase, Vercel, Enable Banking).

#Integrations 🧰

Midday integrates with:

• Next.js: Core framework for web and API development.

• Shadcn UI: Radix UI components styled with Tailwind CSS.

• Supabase: Auth, storage, and database for backend.

• Vercel AI SDK: Powers generative UI and AI assistant.

• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling for responsive design.

• Dub: Short URLs for shared files.

• Bank Providers: Enable Banking, Pluggy, and others for 20,000+ banks.

• Gmail (Planned): Auto-inbox matching for transactions.