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Refrens alternatives with a Mac app

The Refrens listing does not include a Mac app. 11 of the 128 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Refrens has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Refrens

  1. Vyapar

    GST billing and inventory software for Indian small businesses

    • Vyapar starts at $89.99 per year for Gold (Desktop + Mobile, 1 year). Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Refrens has a free plan. Vyapar does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vyapar lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Refrens lists a web app.
    Vyapar vs RefrensVyapar pricing and details

  2. Zoho Invoice

    Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses

    • Zoho Invoice is free. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking and reports.
    • Refrens also covers sales pipeline, bookkeeping, inventory and quotes and estimates.
    Zoho Invoice vs RefrensZoho Invoice pricing and details

  3. 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

  4. Vencru

    Inventory, invoicing and double-entry books in one app

    • Vencru starts at $5 per month, billed quarterly or yearly ($6 billed monthly). Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Vencru lists a macOS app.
    • Vencru also covers reports and barcode scanning.
    • Refrens also covers sales pipeline and expense tracking.
    Vencru pricing and details

  5. Bonsai

    Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers

    • Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Refrens has a free plan. Bonsai does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Bonsai lists a macOS app.
    • Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
    Bonsai pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. Giddh

    Cloud accounting with GST compliance for Indian businesses

    • Giddh starts at INR 4,000 per year, billed yearly. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Giddh lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Refrens also covers sales pipeline, expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
    Giddh pricing and details

  8. 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

  9. Plutio

    All-in-one freelance app: projects, proposals, contracts and invoices

    • Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Refrens has a free plan. Plutio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Plutio lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards, time tracking and forms.
    Plutio pricing and details

  10. StudioTax

    Canadian personal tax software for desktop and mobile

    • StudioTax starts at $17.50 per tax year for a license covering 10 returns. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only StudioTax lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Refrens lists a web app.
    • StudioTax also covers forms and calculator.
    StudioTax pricing and details

  11. 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 Mac app?

Vyapar, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja, Vencru, Bonsai, Manager.io, Giddh, GnuCash and 3 more list a Mac app.

Does Refrens have a Mac app?

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

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja, Vencru, Manager.io, Giddh, GnuCash and StudioTax 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.