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Elorus alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Elorus alternative for most people is Zoho Invoice (3.6 GPA), third in our ranking of accounting and invoicing tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for every business: up to 2 users."

Elorus compared with 5 alternatives: FreshBooks, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja, Bonsai and Moxie.

Elorus has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ElorusThis toolFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, Browser extension
FreshBooksFree trial · from $23/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho InvoiceFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Invoice NinjaFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
BonsaiFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension
MoxieFree trial · from $10/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Elorus starts at $7 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Zoho Invoice.

FreshBooks, Invoice Ninja and Bonsai score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessElorusFreshBooksZoho InvoiceInvoice NinjaBonsaiMoxie

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of accounting and invoicing tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Elorus

  1. FreshBooks

    Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses

    • FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly.
    • FreshBooks has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Elorus.
    • FreshBooks also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • FreshBooks lists no browser extension, which Elorus has.
    • FreshBooks also covers reports, bookkeeping and payroll.

    Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time

    FreshBooks vs ElorusFreshBooks pricing and details

  2. Zoho Invoice

    Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses

    • Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Zoho Invoice also lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • Zoho Invoice lists no browser extension, which Elorus has.
    • Zoho Invoice also covers reports.
    • Zoho Invoice does not cover inventory and quotes and estimates, which Elorus does.

    Suits: Freelancers who send fewer than 500 invoices a year

    Zoho Invoice vs ElorusZoho Invoice pricing and details

  3. Invoice Ninja

    Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan

    • Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually).
    • Invoice Ninja also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Invoice Ninja lists no browser extension, which Elorus has.
    • Invoice Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Invoice Ninja does not cover inventory, which Elorus does.

    Suits: Freelancers with a handful of clients who want a free invoicing tool

    Invoice Ninja vs ElorusInvoice Ninja pricing and details

  4. Bonsai

    Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers

    • Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Bonsai has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Elorus.
    • Bonsai also lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Bonsai also covers forms, reports and bookkeeping.
    • Bonsai does not cover inventory and quotes and estimates, which Elorus does.

    Suits: Freelancers and small agencies that bill clients by the hour or by retainer

    Bonsai vs ElorusBonsai pricing and details

  5. Moxie

    Freelance business app: clients, projects, invoices and basic books

    • Moxie starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly).
    • Moxie has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Elorus.
    • Moxie also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Moxie lists no browser extension, which Elorus has.
    • Moxie also covers booking links, sales pipeline and forms.

    Suits: Solo freelancers who want clients, projects and invoices in one app

    Moxie vs ElorusMoxie pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Elorus

  • Plan limits count active clients, meaning clients invoiced in the past 365 days: 5, 25 and 500 before unlimited.
  • Prices exclude VAT; extra users cost $5 a month on annual billing and $6 billed monthly.
  • The Free plan allows one user only.
  • The site has a region selector (USA, UK, Greece, International); the page read here showed dollar prices.
Elorus pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Elorus?

The alternatives to Elorus in this directory are FreshBooks, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja, Bonsai and Moxie. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Elorus.

Is there a free alternative to Elorus?

Yes. Zoho Invoice is free to use. Invoice Ninja has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Elorus alternatives work on Windows?

The Elorus listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Invoice and Invoice Ninja list one.

Which Elorus alternatives work on macOS?

The Elorus listing does not include a macOS app. Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja and Bonsai list one.

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.