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Bonsai alternatives with a Linux app

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

Bonsai is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per user / month, billed annually. 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 Bonsai

  1. Manager.io

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

    • Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Manager.io has a free plan. Bonsai does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Bonsai lists iOS and Android apps.
    Manager.io pricing and details

  2. Invoice Ninja

    Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan

    • Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Invoice Ninja has a free plan. Bonsai does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Invoice Ninja lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
    Invoice Ninja pricing and details

  3. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free. Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
    • GnuCash has a free plan. Bonsai does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GnuCash lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Bonsai lists a web app.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  4. TaxCalc

    UK tax return and accounts software for accountancy practices

    • TaxCalc starts at £187 per year (Tax Return Production, up to 12 individual clients). Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only TaxCalc lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Bonsai lists a web app.
    • Only Bonsai lists iOS and Android apps.
    TaxCalc pricing and details

Common questions

Which Bonsai alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does Bonsai have a Linux app?

The Bonsai listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Manager.io, Invoice Ninja and GnuCash 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 Bonsai: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.