Alternatives · Accounting
Digits alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Digits alternative is Xero (2.6 GPA). The best free one is QuickBooks Online (2.4 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "1 user."
Digits compared with 8 alternatives: Puzzle, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Pennylane, Bench and 3 more.
Digits is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $65 per month. 2 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DigitsThis tool | Free trial · from $65/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Puzzle | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pennylane | Free trial · from €7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Bench | From $199/mo | No | Web |
| Rillet | Paid | No | Web |
| Spotlight Reporting | Free trial · from $75/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Syft Analytics | Free plan · from $23/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Digits starts at $65 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 7 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Xero.
Puzzle, QuickBooks Online, Pennylane and Syft Analytics start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Digits
Puzzle
AI-driven accounting software for startups and small businesses
- Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Puzzle lists no iOS app, which Digits has.
- Puzzle also covers expense tracking.
- Puzzle does not cover bill pay and dashboards, which Digits does.
Suits: Startups that want runway and burn figures from their 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 has a free plan, which Digits lacks.
- QuickBooks Online also lists an Android app.
- QuickBooks Online also covers expense tracking and payroll.
- QuickBooks Online does not cover bill pay and dashboards, which Digits does.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- Xero also lists an Android app.
- Xero also covers expense tracking and payroll.
- Xero does not cover bill pay and dashboards, which Digits does.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
Pennylane
French accounting, invoicing and business account in one app
- Pennylane starts at €7 per month, excluding VAT (Starter, 1 user).
- Pennylane also lists an Android app.
- Pennylane also covers expense tracking and company cards.
- Pennylane does not cover dashboards, which Digits does.
Suits: French freelancers and small companies that want invoicing and bank sync together
Bench
Bookkeeping done by an assigned bookkeeper, with optional tax filing
- Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
- Bench lists no iOS app, which Digits has.
- Bench does not cover invoicing, bill pay and dashboards, which Digits does.
Suits: Owners who want someone else to do the bookkeeping each month
Rillet
AI-based ERP and general ledger for finance teams
- Rillet lists no iOS app, which Digits has.
- Rillet also covers workflow automation.
- Rillet does not cover invoicing, bill pay and dashboards, which Digits does.
Suits: Finance teams outgrowing a small-business accounting package
Spotlight Reporting
Management reporting and forecasting for accountants and CFOs
- Spotlight Reporting starts at $75 per month for 1 organization.
- Spotlight Reporting lists no iOS app, which Digits has.
- Spotlight Reporting does not cover invoicing, bookkeeping and bill pay, which Digits does.
Suits: Accounting firms adding advisory work for client businesses
Syft Analytics
Financial reporting, dashboards and consolidation add-on
- Syft Analytics starts at $23 per month per entity (Standard).
- Syft Analytics has a free plan, which Digits lacks.
- Syft Analytics lists no iOS app, which Digits has.
- Syft Analytics also covers spreadsheets.
- Syft Analytics does not cover invoicing, bookkeeping and bill pay, which Digits does.
Suits: Accounting firms producing management reports for several clients
Limits worth knowing in Digits
- The pricing page states monthly prices but not whether annual billing changes them.
- Dimensional accounting and automated schedules start at Core; budget vs. actuals only on Pro.
- Extra entities beyond the free 250 transactions a year start at $35 a month.
- Full-service accounting, CFO and tax work are sold through partner firms, not in the plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Digits?
The alternatives to Digits in this directory are Puzzle, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Pennylane, Bench, Rillet, Spotlight Reporting and Syft Analytics. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Digits.
Is there a free alternative to Digits?
Yes. QuickBooks Online and Syft Analytics have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Digits alternatives work on Android?
The Digits listing does not include an Android app. QuickBooks Online, Xero and Pennylane list 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.