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Xero alternatives with a Windows app

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

Xero is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $27 per month, billed monthly. 3 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. Zoho Books

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

    • Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
    • Zoho Books has a free plan. Xero does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Books lists a Windows app.
    • Xero also covers payroll.
    Zoho Books vs XeroZoho Books 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 Windows app?

Zoho Books, Manager.io, Zoho Invoice and Plutio list a Windows app.

Does Xero have a Windows app?

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

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

Zoho Books, 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.