Overview

This product analysis is about a desktop application called Manta. Manta is a tool for creating invoices with beautiful and customizable templates. It aims to provide a simple and efficient solution for individuals, such as freelance designers, developers, photographers, or writers, who need to create invoices occasionally but do not require a full-fledged bookkeeping or accounting software.

Features

• Flexible form: Users can turn on/off fields and save them as default settings.
• Drag & drop for reordering items: This feature allows for easy editing of invoices.
• Use SVGs for logo: Manta supports using SVG files for logos, which improves printing quality.
• Custom designed & highly customizable templates: Users can choose from pre-designed templates and customize them according to their preferences.
• Custom statuses for invoices: Manta allows users to assign custom statuses to invoices for better organization and tracking.
• Export PDF: Users can export invoices as PDF files for printing or emailing.
• Complete privacy: Manta ensures that users’ financial data stays secure and private.
• Totally free: Manta is available for free.

Installation

Manta is available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Here are the download options:

• Download for macOS
• Download for Windows
• Download for Linux

Minimum system requirements:

• macOS 10.9 or later
• Windows 7 or later
• Ubuntu 12.04 or later
• Fedora 21
• Debian 8

Please be aware that some Linux users may experience a GPU bug where select options are rendered as black boxes. This issue can be fixed by disabling hardware acceleration, though it may affect the app’s performance.

Summary

Manta is a desktop application for creating invoices with customizable templates. It offers a range of features such as flexible form fields, drag & drop editing, and the ability to export invoices as PDFs. Manta aims to provide a simple and free solution for individuals who need to create invoices occasionally but do not require complex accounting software. It supports multiple platforms including macOS, Windows, and Linux.