Alternatives · Accounting
Found alternatives
Found compared with 5 alternatives: Wave, QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Zoho Books and Bonsai.
Found has a free plan. Paid plans start at $35 per month, billed monthly. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoundThis tool | Free plan · from $35/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Bonsai | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Found starts at $35 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: FreshBooks and Zoho Books.
Wave and Bonsai 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 Found
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly. Found starts at $35 per month, billed monthly.
- Wave also covers payroll.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
- Free plan · from $38/mo
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly. Found starts at $35 per month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online also covers payroll.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free trial · from $23/mo
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly. Found starts at $35 per month, billed monthly.
- Found has a free plan. FreshBooks does not, though it has a free trial.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking and payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Found starts at $35 per month, billed monthly.
- Only Zoho Books lists a Windows app.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Bonsai
Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers
- Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Found starts at $35 per month, billed monthly.
- Found has a free plan. Bonsai does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Bonsai lists a macOS app.
- Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
- Bonsai also covers time tracking and forms.
Suits: Freelancers and small agencies that bill clients by the hour or by retainer
Limits worth knowing in Found
- Found is a bank account, not standalone software: the bookkeeping works on money that runs through it, and other accounts can be imported only on paid plans.
- Only US-based businesses can open an account, and the owner needs a Social Security number.
- Some banking costs extra: domestic wires are $15 each ($10 on Pro) and paper checks $1 each (free on Pro).
- Found Assistant is in beta, and Found says it gives no legal or tax advice.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Found?
The alternatives to Found in this directory are Wave, QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Zoho Books and Bonsai. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Found.
Is there a free alternative to Found?
Yes. Wave, QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Found alternatives work on Windows?
The Found listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books lists one.
Which Found alternatives work on macOS?
The Found listing does not include a macOS app. Bonsai lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.