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Bench alternatives with a Windows app

The Bench listing does not include a Windows app. 10 of the 66 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Bench is a paid product, starting at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Bench

  1. Zoho Books

    Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers

    • Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Zoho Books has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Only Zoho Books lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho Books also covers invoicing and expense tracking.
    Zoho Books pricing and details

  2. 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

  3. MYOB

    Australian accounting, GST, BAS and payroll software

    • MYOB starts at A$11 per month for Solo, after a first-3-month offer (A$99 a year if paid yearly). Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Only MYOB lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • MYOB also covers invoicing, expense tracking, payroll and inventory.
    MYOB pricing and details

  4. 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

  5. Vyapar

    GST billing and inventory software for Indian small businesses

    • Vyapar starts at $89.99 per year for Gold (Desktop + Mobile, 1 year). Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Only Vyapar lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Bench lists a web app.
    • Vyapar also covers invoicing, expense tracking and inventory.
    Vyapar pricing and details

  6. Tally Prime

    Desktop accounting and inventory software, mainly for Indian SMBs

    • Tally Prime starts at $86 per 3 months (single user), on the North America price list. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Only Tally Prime lists a Windows app.
    • Only Bench lists a web app.
    • Tally Prime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Tally Prime pricing and details

  7. Zoho Invoice

    Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses

    • Zoho Invoice is free. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Zoho Invoice has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking, invoicing and expense tracking.
    Zoho Invoice pricing and details

  8. Plutio

    All-in-one freelance app: projects, proposals, contracts and invoices

    • Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Only Plutio lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards, time tracking, forms and invoicing.
    • Bench also covers reports and bookkeeping.
    Plutio pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. Drake Tax

    Professional tax preparation software for tax firms, desktop and web

    • Drake Tax starts at $299.99 per tax year, first user included (Drake Tax Online). Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Only Drake Tax lists a Windows app.
    • Drake Tax also covers file sharing.
    • Bench also covers reports and bookkeeping.
    Drake Tax pricing and details

Common questions

Which Bench alternatives have a Windows app?

Zoho Books, Manager.io, MYOB, GnuCash, Vyapar, Tally Prime, Zoho Invoice, Plutio and 2 more list a Windows app.

Does Bench have a Windows app?

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

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Zoho Books, Manager.io, GnuCash, Zoho Invoice 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 12, 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.