Alternatives · Accounting
InvoicePlane alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded InvoicePlane alternative is Invoice Ninja (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
InvoicePlane compared with 5 alternatives: InvoiceShelf, Invoice Ninja, Akaunting, Manager.io and Bigcapital.
InvoicePlane is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| InvoicePlaneThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| InvoiceShelf | Free | Free | Web |
| Invoice Ninja | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Akaunting | Free plan · from $72/yr | Yes | Web |
| Manager.io | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Bigcapital | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
InvoicePlane has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Invoice Ninja, Akaunting, Manager.io and Bigcapital score higher without starting lower.
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 InvoicePlane
InvoiceShelf
Open-source invoicing and expense tracking you host yourself
- InvoiceShelf is free.
- InvoiceShelf also covers reports and expense tracking.
Suits: Freelancers and small agencies that bill clients regularly
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 also covers time tracking and expense tracking.
Suits: Freelancers with a handful of clients who want a free invoicing tool
Akaunting
Open-source accounting you can host yourself or use in the cloud
- Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
- Akaunting also covers reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- Akaunting does not cover quotes and estimates, which InvoicePlane does.
Suits: Businesses that want to own and host their accounting data
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 also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Manager.io also covers reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- Manager.io does not cover quotes and estimates, which InvoicePlane does.
Suits: Sole traders who want full double-entry books without a subscription
Bigcapital
Open-source accounting you host yourself, with a cloud version planned
- Bigcapital is free.
- Bigcapital also covers reports, bookkeeping and inventory.
- Bigcapital does not cover quotes and estimates, which InvoicePlane does.
Suits: Small businesses that want to own their accounting data and server
Limits worth knowing in InvoicePlane
- It is invoicing software, not a general ledger; the site does not list bookkeeping or bank feeds.
- The project says it offers no SLA or paid help, and support is community-only.
- The maintainers say they cannot guarantee it meets every legal requirement for a given business.
- You install and maintain it on your own server.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to InvoicePlane?
The alternatives to InvoicePlane in this directory are InvoiceShelf, Invoice Ninja, Akaunting, Manager.io and Bigcapital. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with InvoicePlane.
Is there a free alternative to InvoicePlane?
Yes. InvoiceShelf and Bigcapital are free to use. Invoice Ninja, Akaunting and Manager.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which InvoicePlane alternatives work on Windows?
The InvoicePlane listing does not include a Windows app. Invoice Ninja and Manager.io list one.
Which InvoicePlane alternatives work on macOS?
The InvoicePlane listing does not include a macOS app. Invoice Ninja and Manager.io 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.