Alternatives · Accounting
Swipe alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Swipe alternative for most people is Zoho Invoice (3.6 GPA), third in our ranking of accounting and invoicing tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for every business: up to 2 users."
Swipe compared with 5 alternatives: Vyapar, myBillBook, Khatabook, Refrens and Zoho Invoice.
Swipe has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₹233 per month, billed yearly (₹2,799 a year). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SwipeThis tool | Free plan · from ₹233/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vyapar | Free trial · from $89.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| myBillBook | Free trial · from ₹291/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Khatabook | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Refrens | Free plan · from ₹8,900/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Invoice | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Swipe starts at about $2.45 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Khatabook and Zoho Invoice.
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 Swipe
Vyapar
GST billing and inventory software for Indian small businesses
- Vyapar starts at $89.99 per year for Gold (Desktop + Mobile, 1 year).
- Vyapar has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Swipe.
- Vyapar also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Vyapar lists no web app, which Swipe has.
- Vyapar also covers bookkeeping.
Suits: Indian shops that issue GST invoices every day
myBillBook
GST billing, inventory and bookkeeping app for Indian businesses
- myBillBook starts at ₹291 per month, billed annually (₹3,490 a year).
- myBillBook has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Swipe.
- myBillBook also lists a Windows app.
- myBillBook also covers bookkeeping, barcode scanning and whatsApp messaging.
- myBillBook does not cover reports and expense tracking, which Swipe does.
Suits: Small shops and wholesalers that issue GST bills
Khatabook
Free ledger and billing app for small Indian businesses
- Khatabook is free.
- Khatabook also covers bookkeeping.
- Khatabook does not cover expense tracking and online store, which Swipe does.
Suits: Kirana stores and small shops replacing a paper credit ledger
Refrens
GST invoicing, accounting and lead tracking for Indian firms
- Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
- Refrens also covers sales pipeline, bookkeeping and quotes and estimates.
- Refrens does not cover reports and online store, which Swipe does.
Suits: Indian businesses that need GST e-invoices and e-way bills
Zoho Invoice
Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses
- Zoho Invoice is free.
- Zoho Invoice also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking.
- Zoho Invoice does not cover inventory and online store, which Swipe does.
Suits: Freelancers who send fewer than 500 invoices a year
Limits worth knowing in Swipe
- The prices here are the India edition; each country has its own pricing page.
- Pro and Jet are billed yearly or for three years; no monthly-billed price is shown.
- E-invoicing is a separate plan whose price the pricing page does not show.
- POS billing is web only, and multiple businesses or warehouses need the custom Advanced plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Swipe?
The alternatives to Swipe in this directory are Vyapar, myBillBook, Khatabook, Refrens and Zoho Invoice. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Swipe.
Is there a free alternative to Swipe?
Yes. Khatabook and Zoho Invoice are free to use. Refrens has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Swipe alternatives work on Windows?
The Swipe listing does not include a Windows app. Vyapar, myBillBook and Zoho Invoice list one.
Which Swipe alternatives work on macOS?
The Swipe listing does not include a macOS app. Vyapar and Zoho Invoice list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.