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Billy alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Billy alternative for most people is Zoho Books (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of accounting and invoicing tools. The best free one is Zoho Invoice (3.6 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for every business: up to 2 users."
Billy compared with 6 alternatives: Holded, Pennylane, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Zoho Invoice and 1 more.
Billy has a free plan. Paid plans start at 160 kr. per month, excl. VAT. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BillyThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Holded | Free plan · from €19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pennylane | Free trial · from €7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Invoice | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Moneybird | Free trial · from €3/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Billy
Holded
Cloud business management with invoicing, accounting and inventory
- Holded starts at €19 per month, excluding VAT.
- Holded also covers sales pipeline and inventory.
- Holded does not cover payroll and quotes and estimates, which Billy does.
Suits: Small companies in Spain that file Spanish VAT and income tax returns
Pennylane
French accounting, invoicing and business account in one app
- Pennylane starts at €7 per month, excluding VAT (Starter, 1 user).
- Pennylane has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Billy.
- Pennylane also covers reports, bill pay and company cards.
- Pennylane does not cover payroll and quotes and estimates, which Billy does.
Suits: French freelancers and small companies that want invoicing and bank sync together
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually.
- Zoho Books also lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Books also covers reports.
- Zoho Books does not cover payroll and quotes and estimates, which Billy does.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online also covers reports.
- QuickBooks Online does not cover quotes and estimates, which Billy does.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
Zoho Invoice
Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses
- Zoho Invoice is free.
- Zoho Invoice also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking and reports.
- Zoho Invoice does not cover bookkeeping, payroll and quotes and estimates, which Billy does.
Suits: Freelancers who send fewer than 500 invoices a year
Moneybird
Online accounting for freelancers and small businesses in Europe
- Moneybird starts at €3 per month, billed yearly (€4 billed monthly).
- Moneybird has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Billy.
- Moneybird also covers time tracking.
- Moneybird does not cover payroll, which Billy does.
Suits: Freelancers and small companies in the Netherlands and Belgium
Limits worth knowing in Billy
- The Free plan caps usage at 3 invoices and 10 expense receipts a month.
- Prices are in Danish kroner, excluding VAT, and the Complete plan carries a 12-month commitment.
- Annual accounts cost extra on most plans, from 2,495 kr., and the accountant package from 4,495 kr.
- The site says Billy is now part of Shine, so the product and its pricing may move to Shine's pages.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Billy?
The alternatives to Billy in this directory are Holded, Pennylane, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Zoho Invoice and Moneybird. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Billy.
Is there a free alternative to Billy?
Yes. Zoho Invoice is free to use. Holded, Zoho Books and QuickBooks Online have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Billy alternatives work on Windows?
The Billy listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books and Zoho Invoice list one.
Which Billy alternatives work on macOS?
The Billy listing does not include a macOS app. Zoho Invoice lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.