Alternatives · Accounting
Kashoo alternatives
Kashoo compared with 6 alternatives: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, Zoho Books, FreshBooks and 1 more.
Kashoo is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per business / month, billed monthly. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KashooThis tool | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Patriot Accounting | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Kashoo starts at $30 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Xero, Zoho Books and FreshBooks.
QuickBooks Online scores higher without starting lower. Wave and Patriot Accounting 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 Kashoo
- 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. Kashoo starts at $30 per business / month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online has a free plan. Kashoo does not, though it has a free trial.
- QuickBooks Online also covers payroll.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free trial · from $27/mo
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly. Kashoo starts at $30 per business / month, billed monthly.
- Xero also covers payroll.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly. Kashoo starts at $30 per business / month, billed monthly.
- Wave has a free plan. Kashoo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Wave also covers payroll.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
- 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. Kashoo starts at $30 per business / month, billed monthly.
- Zoho Books has a free plan. Kashoo does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Books lists a Windows app.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free trial · from $23/mo
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly. Kashoo starts at $30 per business / month, billed monthly.
- FreshBooks also covers time tracking and payroll.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
- Free trial · from $20/mo
Patriot Accounting
Low-cost US small business accounting that pairs with Patriot Payroll
- Patriot Accounting starts at $20 per month, billed monthly, after $10 a month for the first 3 months. Kashoo starts at $30 per business / month, billed monthly.
- Only Kashoo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Patriot Accounting also covers payroll.
Suits: US small businesses that want low-cost books with phone support
Limits worth knowing in Kashoo
- Each business needs its own subscription; for more than 5 businesses Kashoo quotes a package by phone, email or chat.
- Payroll is not built in: Kashoo connects to PaymentEvolution for it.
- The maker now promotes TrulySmall Accounting, $20 a month, as its newer automated product; Kashoo's help center calls this one Kashoo Classic.
- When the trial ends a card is needed to continue; an unpaid account is kept for another 90 days.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kashoo?
The alternatives to Kashoo in this directory are QuickBooks Online, Xero, Wave, Zoho Books, FreshBooks and Patriot Accounting. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kashoo.
Is there a free alternative to Kashoo?
Yes. QuickBooks Online, Wave and Zoho Books have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kashoo alternatives work on Windows?
The Kashoo listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books 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.