Which tool sends SMS in Canada?

Relanco sends SMS from Canadian numbers. InvoiceSherpa offers SMS from US numbers — delivery to Canadian clients may vary. Chaser offers SMS from UK numbers.

Which tool supports French and English reminders?

Relanco automates bilingual reminders per client natively — French to francophone clients, English to anglophones, automatically. Chaser supports multi-language workflows with configuration. InvoiceSherpa's interface is English with customizable template text.

Do I need to leave QuickBooks to use these tools?

No. All three tools integrate with QuickBooks Online. Relanco and InvoiceSherpa also integrate with FreshBooks.

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Best Invoice Reminder Tools for Quebec Contractors in 2026

RelancoMarch 26, 20263 min read

If you're a contractor in Quebec looking for a tool to automate invoice payment reminders, you've probably come across Chaser, InvoiceSherpa, and maybe a few others. The problem is that most of these tools were built for the UK or US market — and that creates real gaps for Quebec businesses.

This post compares the three most relevant options for Quebec contractors: Chaser, InvoiceSherpa, and Relanco.

What to look for in a reminder tool for Quebec

Bilingual support. Reminders in French for some clients and English for others — automatically.
SMS reminders. Email gets ignored on job sites. SMS gets read.
Canadian SMS numbers. US or UK numbers look suspicious to Canadian clients.
Quebec compliance. Law 25 (privacy) and CASL (anti-spam).
Accounting integration. QuickBooks or FreshBooks without manual re-entry.

1. Relanco

Relanco is built specifically for Quebec contractors. It connects to QuickBooks Online and FreshBooks, syncs invoices, and sends automated SMS and email reminders in the client's language.

Bilingual per client (automatic)
Canadian SMS numbers
5 tone levels (friendly → final notice)
SMS reply tracking
Law 25 and CASL compliant
$29 CAD/month — 30-day free trial

See detailed comparisons: Relanco vs QuickBooks · Relanco vs FreshBooks

2. Chaser

Chaser is a UK-based platform offering SMS, email, and automated call reminders. It's a mature product with good features for accounts receivable teams.

SMS + email + automated calls
Multi-language workflows (with configuration)
UK-based — no Canadian SMS numbers
Quebec compliance (Law 25/CASL) unverified
Pricing not publicly listed

3. InvoiceSherpa

InvoiceSherpa is a US-based tool that automates reminders via email and SMS. It integrates with several accounting platforms.

Email + SMS (US numbers)
Customizable templates — English interface
No native bilingual automation per client
Quebec compliance (Law 25/CASL) unverified
Starting at $49 USD/month

See the full comparison: Relanco vs Chaser vs InvoiceSherpa

Summary

Quebec + bilingual clients: Relanco
UK + email AR automation: Chaser
US + basic SMS: InvoiceSherpa

Relanco is the only invoice reminder tool built natively for Quebec. Canadian SMS numbers, automatic FR/EN per client, Law 25 and CASL compliant.

$9 CAD/month for 2 months, then $29 CAD/month — 30-day free trial, no credit card required.

Frequently asked questions

Which tool sends SMS in Canada?: Relanco sends SMS from Canadian numbers. InvoiceSherpa offers SMS from US numbers — delivery to Canadian clients may vary. Chaser offers SMS from UK numbers.
Which tool supports French and English reminders?: Relanco automates bilingual reminders per client natively — French to francophone clients, English to anglophones, automatically. Chaser supports multi-language workflows with configuration. InvoiceSherpa's interface is English with customizable template text.
Do I need to leave QuickBooks to use these tools?: No. All three tools integrate with QuickBooks Online. Relanco and InvoiceSherpa also integrate with FreshBooks.