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Puzzle alternatives with a Windows app

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

Puzzle is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 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 Puzzle

  1. Zoho Books

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

    • Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Books has a free plan. Puzzle does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Books lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
  2. 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). Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only MYOB lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • MYOB also covers payroll and inventory.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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. Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Tally Prime lists a Windows app.
    • Only Puzzle lists a web app.
    • Tally Prime can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  9. 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.
  10. 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). Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
    • Only Drake Tax lists a Windows app.
    • Drake Tax also covers file sharing.
    • Puzzle also covers invoicing, reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.

Common questions

Which Puzzle alternatives have a Windows app?

Zoho Books, MYOB, Manager.io, Vyapar, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja, GnuCash, Tally Prime and 2 more list a Windows app.

Does Puzzle have a Windows app?

The Puzzle listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Zoho Books, 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.