Karbon alternatives · Accounting
Karbon alternatives with a Mac app
The Karbon listing does not include a Mac app. 7 of the 66 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Mac app.
Karbon is a paid product, starting at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly). 4 of them are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from Karbon
- Free trial · from $15.83/mo
Plutio
All-in-one freelance app: projects, proposals, contracts and invoices
- Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Only Plutio lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards and forms.
- Karbon also covers tasks, shared inbox and workflow automation.
- Free plan · from $14/mo
Invoice Ninja
Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan
- Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Invoice Ninja has a free plan. Karbon does not.
- Only Invoice Ninja lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Invoice Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Bonsai
Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers
- Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Only Bonsai lists a macOS app.
- Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
- Bonsai also covers forms, reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- Free
Zoho Invoice
Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses
- Zoho Invoice is free. Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Zoho Invoice has a free plan. Karbon does not.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Invoice also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Free plan · from $59/mo
Manager.io
Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud
- Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Manager.io has a free plan. Karbon does not.
- Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Karbon lists iOS and Android apps.
- Free
GnuCash
Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use
- GnuCash is free. Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- GnuCash has a free plan. Karbon does not.
- Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Karbon lists a web app.
- Free trial · from $89.99/yr
Vyapar
GST billing and inventory software for Indian small businesses
- Vyapar starts at $89.99 per year for Gold (Desktop + Mobile, 1 year). Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Only Vyapar lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Only Karbon lists a web app.
- Vyapar also covers reports, bookkeeping, expense tracking and inventory.
Common questions
Which Karbon alternatives have a Mac app?
Plutio, Invoice Ninja, Bonsai, Zoho Invoice, Manager.io, GnuCash and Vyapar list a Mac app.
Does Karbon have a Mac app?
The Karbon listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.
Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?
Invoice Ninja, Zoho Invoice, Manager.io and GnuCash are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Karbon: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.