Alternatives · Accounting
Bukku alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Bukku alternative for most people is Zoho Books (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of accounting and invoicing tools. It's also the best free one.
Bukku compared with 6 alternatives: Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Odoo, Daftra and 1 more.
Bukku has a free plan. Paid plans start at RM35 per month (excluding 8% SST), after a free plan. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BukkuThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/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 |
| Odoo | Free plan · from $31.10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Daftra | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Alegra | Free trial | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Bukku
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- Xero has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Bukku.
- Xero also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Xero also covers payroll.
- Xero does not cover inventory, which Bukku does.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
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 Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Zoho Books does not cover inventory, which Bukku 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 lists iOS and Android apps.
- QuickBooks Online also covers payroll.
- QuickBooks Online does not cover inventory, which Bukku does.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
Odoo
Business app suite whose Accounting app is free when used on its own
- Odoo starts at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months.
- Odoo also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Odoo does not cover inventory, which Bukku does.
Suits: Businesses that want full double-entry accounting free for any number of users
Daftra
Cloud accounting and ERP with ZATCA e-invoicing for small firms
- Daftra starts at $20 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Daftra has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Bukku.
- Daftra also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Daftra also covers time tracking and payroll.
- Daftra does not cover expense tracking, which Bukku does.
Suits: Small businesses in Saudi Arabia, Egypt or Jordan needing e-invoicing
Alegra
Cloud accounting and e-invoicing for Latin America and Spain
- Alegra starts at USD 48.15 per month for up to 100 invoices, tax included (Panama).
- Alegra has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Bukku.
- Alegra does not cover expense tracking, which Bukku does.
Suits: Small businesses in Latin America or Spain that must issue e-invoices
Limits worth knowing in Bukku
- Prices are in Malaysian ringgit and exclude 8% SST.
- The plan is set by company turnover, so a growing business moves up a tier.
- SST support and multiple currencies are add-ons on Seed and Grow, at RM12 a month each.
- Launch is for companies under 6 months old; no mobile app is listed on the site.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bukku?
The alternatives to Bukku in this directory are Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Odoo, Daftra and Alegra. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bukku.
Is there a free alternative to Bukku?
Yes. Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online and Odoo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Bukku alternatives work on Windows?
The Bukku listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books lists one.
Which Bukku alternatives work on Android?
The Bukku listing does not include an Android app. Xero, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Odoo and Daftra list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Bukku?
Odoo is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.