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Refrens alternatives with a Linux app

The Refrens listing does not include a Linux app. 4 of the 128 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Linux app.

Refrens has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective). 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Refrens

  1. Invoice Ninja

    Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan

    • Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Invoice Ninja lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Invoice Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Invoice Ninja also covers time tracking.
    Invoice Ninja vs RefrensInvoice Ninja pricing and details

  2. Manager.io

    Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud

    • Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Refrens lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Manager.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Manager.io pricing and details

  3. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Refrens lists a web app.
    • Only Refrens lists iOS and Android apps.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  4. TaxCalc

    UK tax return and accounts software for accountancy practices

    • TaxCalc starts at £187 per year (Tax Return Production, up to 12 individual clients). Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Refrens has a free plan. TaxCalc does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TaxCalc lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Refrens lists a web app.
    TaxCalc pricing and details

Common questions

Which Refrens alternatives have a Linux app?

Invoice Ninja, Manager.io, GnuCash and TaxCalc list a Linux app.

Does Refrens have a Linux app?

The Refrens listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Invoice Ninja, 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 13, 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 Refrens: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.