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Xero alternatives with a Mac app

The Xero listing does not include a Mac app. 4 of the 17 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Mac app.

Xero is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $27 per month, billed monthly. 2 of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Xero

  1. Bonsai

    Client, project and billing software for agencies and freelancers

    • Bonsai starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually. Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Bonsai lists a macOS app.
    • Only Bonsai lists a browser extension.
    • Bonsai also covers time tracking and forms.
    Bonsai vs XeroBonsai 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. Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
    • Manager.io has a free plan. Xero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Xero lists iOS and Android apps.
    Manager.io vs XeroManager.io pricing and details

  3. Zoho Invoice

    Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses

    • Zoho Invoice is free. Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
    • Zoho Invoice has a free plan. Xero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking.
    Zoho Invoice pricing and details

  4. Plutio

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

    • Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Plutio lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards, time tracking and forms.
    • Xero also covers reports, bookkeeping, expense tracking and payroll.
    Plutio pricing and details

Common questions

Which Xero alternatives have a Mac app?

Bonsai, Manager.io, Zoho Invoice and Plutio list a Mac app.

Does Xero have a Mac app?

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

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Manager.io and Zoho Invoice are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 Xero: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.