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Karbon alternatives with a Windows app

The Karbon listing does not include a Windows app. 10 of the 66 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Windows app.

Karbon is a paid product, starting at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly). 5 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Karbon

  1. Drake Tax

    Professional tax preparation software for tax firms, desktop and web

    • Drake Tax starts at $299.99 per tax year, first user included (Drake Tax Online). Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
    • Only Drake Tax lists a Windows app.
    • Only Karbon lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Drake Tax also covers file sharing.
    Drake Tax vs KarbonDrake Tax pricing and details

  2. Zoho Books

    Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers

    • Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Books has a free plan. Karbon does not.
    • Only Zoho Books lists a Windows app.
    • Zoho Books also covers reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
    Zoho Books pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Plutio pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Invoice Ninja pricing and details

  5. 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.
    Zoho Invoice pricing and details

  6. MYOB

    Australian accounting, GST, BAS and payroll software

    • MYOB starts at A$11 per month for Solo, after a first-3-month offer (A$99 a year if paid yearly). Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
    • Only MYOB lists a Windows app.
    • MYOB also covers reports, bookkeeping, expense tracking, payroll and inventory.
    • Karbon also covers tasks, shared inbox, workflow automation and time tracking.
    MYOB pricing and details

  7. 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.
    Manager.io pricing and details

  8. 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.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  9. 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.
    Vyapar pricing and details

  10. Tally Prime

    Desktop accounting and inventory software, mainly for Indian SMBs

    • Tally Prime starts at $86 per 3 months (single user), on the North America price list. Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
    • Only Tally Prime lists a Windows app.
    • Only Karbon lists a web app.
    • Only Karbon lists iOS and Android apps.
    Tally Prime pricing and details

Common questions

Which Karbon alternatives have a Windows app?

Drake Tax, Zoho Books, Plutio, Invoice Ninja, Zoho Invoice, MYOB, Manager.io, GnuCash and 2 more list a Windows app.

Does Karbon have a Windows app?

The Karbon listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Zoho Books, 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.