Canopy alternatives · Accounting
Canopy alternatives with a Mac app
The Canopy listing does not include a Mac app. 11 of the 128 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Mac app.
Canopy is a paid product, starting at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Canopy
- Free trial · from £187/yr
TaxCalc
UK tax return and accounts software for accountancy practices
- TaxCalc starts at £187 per year (Tax Return Production, up to 12 individual clients). Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Only TaxCalc lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Canopy lists a web app.
- Only Canopy lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Bonsai
Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers
- Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Only Bonsai lists a macOS app.
- Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
- Bonsai also covers forms, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- Free
Zoho Invoice
Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses
- Zoho Invoice is free. Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Zoho Invoice has a free plan. Canopy does not.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Invoice also covers expense tracking.
- Free trial · from $15.83/mo
Plutio
All-in-one freelance app: projects, proposals, contracts and invoices
- Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Only Plutio lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards and forms.
- Canopy also covers workflow automation and reports.
- Free plan · from $14/mo
Invoice Ninja
Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan
- Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Invoice Ninja has a free plan. Canopy does not.
- Only Invoice Ninja lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Invoice Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free plan · from $59/mo
Manager.io
Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud
- Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Manager.io has a free plan. Canopy does not.
- Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Canopy lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free
GnuCash
Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use
- GnuCash is free. Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- GnuCash has a free plan. Canopy does not.
- Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Canopy lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $89.99/yr
Vyapar
GST billing and inventory software for Indian small businesses
- Vyapar starts at $89.99 per year for Gold (Desktop + Mobile, 1 year). Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Only Vyapar lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Canopy lists a web app.
- Vyapar also covers bookkeeping, expense tracking and inventory.
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Vencru
Inventory, invoicing and double-entry books in one app
- Vencru starts at $5 per month, billed quarterly or yearly ($6 billed monthly). Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Vencru has a free plan. Canopy does not.
- Only Vencru lists a macOS app.
- Vencru also covers bookkeeping, inventory, barcode scanning and quotes and estimates.
- Free plan
Giddh
Cloud accounting with GST compliance for Indian businesses
- Giddh starts at INR 4,000 per year, billed yearly. Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Giddh has a free plan. Canopy does not.
- Only Giddh lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Giddh also covers bookkeeping and inventory.
- Free plan · from $17.50/yr
StudioTax
Canadian personal tax software for desktop and mobile
- StudioTax starts at $17.50 per tax year for a license covering 10 returns. Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- StudioTax has a free plan. Canopy does not.
- Only StudioTax lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Canopy lists a web app.
Common questions
Which Canopy alternatives have a Mac app?
TaxCalc, Bonsai, Zoho Invoice, Plutio, Invoice Ninja, Manager.io, GnuCash, Vyapar and 3 more list a Mac app.
Does Canopy have a Mac app?
The Canopy listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.
Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?
Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja, Manager.io, GnuCash, Vencru, Giddh and StudioTax 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 Canopy: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.








