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Bench alternatives with a Linux app

The Bench listing does not include a Linux app. 4 of the 128 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Bench is a paid product, starting at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light). 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Bench

  1. Manager.io

    Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud

    • Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Manager.io has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Manager.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Manager.io pricing and details

  2. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • GnuCash has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Bench lists a web app.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  3. TaxCalc

    UK tax return and accounts software for accountancy practices

    • TaxCalc starts at £187 per year (Tax Return Production, up to 12 individual clients). Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Only TaxCalc lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Bench lists a web app.
    • TaxCalc also covers forms.
    TaxCalc pricing and details

  4. Invoice Ninja

    Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan

    • Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Invoice Ninja has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Only Invoice Ninja lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Invoice Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Invoice Ninja pricing and details

Common questions

Which Bench alternatives have a Linux app?

Manager.io, GnuCash, TaxCalc and Invoice Ninja list a Linux app.

Does Bench have a Linux app?

The Bench listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Manager.io, GnuCash and Invoice Ninja are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bench: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.