Puzzle alternatives · Accounting
Puzzle alternatives with a Mac app
The Puzzle listing does not include a Mac app. 7 of the 66 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Mac app.
Puzzle is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 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 Puzzle
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Bonsai
Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers
- Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Bonsai lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
- Bonsai also covers time tracking and forms.
- 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. Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Manager.io has a free plan. Puzzle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Manager.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 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). Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Vyapar lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Puzzle lists a web app.
- Vyapar also covers inventory.
- Free
Zoho Invoice
Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses
- Zoho Invoice is free. Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Zoho Invoice has a free plan. Puzzle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking.
- 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). Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Invoice Ninja has a free plan. Puzzle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Invoice Ninja lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
- Invoice Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Free
GnuCash
Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use
- GnuCash is free. Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- GnuCash has a free plan. Puzzle does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Puzzle lists a web app.
- 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). Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Only Plutio lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
- Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards, time tracking and forms.
- Puzzle also covers reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
Common questions
Which Puzzle alternatives have a Mac app?
Bonsai, Manager.io, Vyapar, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja, GnuCash and Plutio list a Mac app.
Does Puzzle have a Mac app?
The Puzzle listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.
Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?
Manager.io, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja 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 Puzzle: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.