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Plutio alternatives
Plutio compared with 5 alternatives: Moxie, Bonsai, FreshBooks, Zoho Invoice and Wave.
Plutio is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlutioThis tool | Free trial · from $15.83/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Moxie | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Bonsai | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| FreshBooks | Free trial · from $23/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Invoice | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Plutio starts at $15.83 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Zoho Invoice.
FreshBooks scores higher without starting lower. Moxie and Bonsai 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 Plutio
- Free trial · from $10/mo
Moxie
Freelance business app: clients, projects, invoices and basic books
- Moxie starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly). Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Plutio lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Moxie also covers sales pipeline and expense tracking.
- Plutio also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Solo freelancers who want clients, projects and invoices in one app
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Bonsai
Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers
- Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
- Only Plutio lists a Windows app.
- Bonsai also covers reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- Plutio also covers booking links and kanban boards.
Suits: Freelancers and small agencies that bill clients by the hour or by retainer
- Free trial · from $23/mo
FreshBooks
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and service businesses
- FreshBooks starts at $23 per month, billed monthly. Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Only Plutio lists macOS and Windows apps.
- FreshBooks also covers reports, bookkeeping, expense tracking and payroll.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards and forms.
Suits: Freelancers and consultants who bill a handful of clients for their time
- Free
Zoho Invoice
Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses
- Zoho Invoice is free. Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Zoho Invoice has a free plan. Plutio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Zoho Invoice also covers reports and expense tracking.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards and forms.
Suits: Freelancers who send fewer than 500 invoices a year
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly. Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly).
- Wave has a free plan. Plutio does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Plutio lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Wave also covers reports, bookkeeping, expense tracking and payroll.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards, time tracking and forms.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
Limits worth knowing in Plutio
- Core is for one person and 9 active clients; contributors need Pro, which includes 30 and charges for more, or Max.
- White-label is a $9 a month add-on on Core and Pro, and single sign-on $5 a month on Pro; Max includes both.
- AI credits and workflow actions are capped each month by plan; extra AI credits and storage are sold separately.
- It is built around clients, projects and invoices; accounting apps such as FreshBooks connect through Zapier.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Plutio?
The alternatives to Plutio in this directory are Moxie, Bonsai, FreshBooks, Zoho Invoice and Wave. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Plutio.
Is there a free alternative to Plutio?
Yes. Zoho Invoice is free to use. Wave has a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.