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Invoice Ninja alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Invoice Ninja 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."

Invoice Ninja compared with 11 alternatives: Wave, Zoho Invoice, Akaunting, Manager.io, FreshBooks and 6 more.

Invoice Ninja has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). 8 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Invoice NinjaThis toolFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
WaveFree plan · from $19/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Zoho InvoiceFreeFreeWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
AkauntingFree plan · from $72/yrYesWeb
Manager.ioFree plan · from $59/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
FreshBooksFree trial · from $23/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
GnuCashFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
Invoice2goFree trial · from $79.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
InvoicelyFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
QuadernoFree trial · from $24/moTrial onlyWeb
RefrensFree plan · from ₹8,900/yrYesWeb, iOS, Android
ZervantFree plan · from €9.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Invoice Ninja starts at $14 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 11 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Zoho Invoice.

FreshBooks scores higher without starting lower. Akaunting, GnuCash, Invoice2go, Invoicely, Refrens and Zervant start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessInvoice NinjaWaveZoho InvoiceAkauntingManager.ioFreshBooksGnuCashInvoice2goInvoicelyQuadernoRefrensZervant

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

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

How each one differs from Invoice Ninja

  1. Wave

    Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses

    • Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly.
    • Wave lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Wave also covers reports, bookkeeping and payroll.
    • Wave does not cover time tracking and quotes and estimates, which Invoice Ninja does.

    Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices

    Wave vs Invoice NinjaWave pricing and details

  2. Zoho Invoice

    Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses

    • Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Zoho Invoice lists no Linux app, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Zoho Invoice also covers reports.
    • Zoho Invoice does not cover quotes and estimates, which Invoice Ninja does.

    Suits: Freelancers who send fewer than 500 invoices a year

    Zoho Invoice vs Invoice NinjaZoho Invoice pricing and details

  3. Akaunting

    Open-source accounting you can host yourself or use in the cloud

    • Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
    • Akaunting lists no macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Akaunting is open source, according to its own site.
    • Akaunting also covers reports and bookkeeping.
    • Akaunting does not cover time tracking and quotes and estimates, which Invoice Ninja does.

    Suits: Businesses that want to own and host their accounting data

    Akaunting vs Invoice NinjaAkaunting pricing and details

  4. Manager.io

    Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud

    • Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Manager.io lists no iOS and Android apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Manager.io also covers reports and bookkeeping.
    • Manager.io does not cover time tracking and quotes and estimates, which Invoice Ninja does.

    Suits: Sole traders who want full double-entry books without a subscription

    Manager.io vs Invoice NinjaManager.io pricing and details

  5. 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 Invoice Ninja.
    • FreshBooks lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • FreshBooks also covers reports, bookkeeping and payroll.
    • FreshBooks does not cover quotes and estimates, which Invoice Ninja does.

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

    FreshBooks vs Invoice NinjaFreshBooks pricing and details

  6. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free.
    • GnuCash lists no web app and iOS and Android apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • GnuCash is open source, according to its own site.
    • GnuCash also covers reports and bookkeeping.
    • GnuCash does not cover time tracking, expense tracking and quotes and estimates, which Invoice Ninja does.

    Suits: People who want to keep personal and household accounts on their own computer

    GnuCash vs Invoice NinjaGnuCash pricing and details

  7. Invoice2go

    Invoice and estimate app for small service businesses

    • Invoice2go starts at $79.99 per year (page shows $95.88 crossed out).
    • Invoice2go has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Invoice Ninja.
    • Invoice2go lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Invoice2go also covers reports.

    Suits: Contractors and consultants who invoice from a phone

    Invoice2go vs Invoice NinjaInvoice2go pricing and details

  8. Invoicely

    Invoicing, estimates and expense tracking with a free plan

    • Invoicely starts at $7.99 per month, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Invoicely lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Invoicely also covers reports.

    Suits: Freelancers and very small businesses that send a few invoices a month

    Invoicely vs Invoice NinjaInvoicely pricing and details

  9. Quaderno

    Sales tax, VAT and GST calculation, invoicing and filing for sellers

    • Quaderno starts at $24 per month for 25 transactions, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly).
    • Quaderno has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Invoice Ninja.
    • Quaderno lists no macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Quaderno also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • Quaderno does not cover time tracking, expense tracking and quotes and estimates, which Invoice Ninja does.

    Suits: Online sellers collecting sales tax or VAT in several countries

    Quaderno vs Invoice NinjaQuaderno pricing and details

  10. Refrens

    GST invoicing, accounting and lead tracking for Indian firms

    • Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Refrens lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Refrens also covers sales pipeline, bookkeeping and inventory.
    • Refrens does not cover time tracking, which Invoice Ninja does.

    Suits: Indian businesses that need GST e-invoices and e-way bills

    Refrens vs Invoice NinjaRefrens pricing and details

  11. Zervant

    Invoicing and estimates for sole traders, with a free plan

    • Zervant starts at €9.99 per month, billed annually (€11.99 billed monthly).
    • Zervant lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Invoice Ninja has.
    • Zervant also covers reports.

    Suits: Sole traders who only need to invoice customers

    Zervant vs Invoice NinjaZervant pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Invoice Ninja

  • The free plan stops at 5 clients; the API, branding removal and payment reminders need Pro.
  • Bank sync and e-invoicing are Enterprise only, and Enterprise is priced by number of users.
  • Self-hosted use is under the Elastic License v2, not an open-source license; reselling it as a service needs a separate agreement.
  • Paid plans carry a 30-day money-back promise, per the pricing page.
Invoice Ninja pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Invoice Ninja?

The alternatives to Invoice Ninja in this directory are Wave, Zoho Invoice, Akaunting, Manager.io, FreshBooks, GnuCash, Invoice2go, Invoicely, Quaderno, Refrens and Zervant. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Invoice Ninja.

Is there a free alternative to Invoice Ninja?

Yes. Zoho Invoice and GnuCash are free to use. Wave, Akaunting, Manager.io, Invoicely, Refrens and Zervant have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Invoice Ninja?

Akaunting and GnuCash are described as open source on their own sites.

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.