Manager.io
Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud
Manager.io report card
Good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 17, 2026
Best for full double-entry books free on your own computer
Manager.io is proper double-entry accounting you download for Windows, Mac or Linux, and the desktop edition is free with every feature and no limits. It works offline too, which is rare here. The catch is that it's one person on one computer, with no live bank feeds and no phone app, and sharing the books means Cloud at $59 a month.
Who Manager.io is for
- Great if you want full books without a subscription and don't mind importing statements
- Handy when you'd rather keep your accounts on your own computer, offline
- Good for accountants who keep lots of client businesses on one flat-priced Cloud account
Who Manager.io is not for
- Skip it if you want bank transactions to flow in by themselves, as statements are imported
- Not for you if you want an app on your phone, since Cloud runs in a phone browser only
- Pricey if just two of you need the books, as that means Cloud at $59 a month or your own server
Why Manager.io gets a 2.8
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for moneyThe desktop edition is free, with every feature and no limit on data, and it's a program anyone can download and run. You only pay for Cloud, $59 a month or $590 a year, when several people need the books, and that covers unlimited users and businesses.
- AFree plan and trialFree with every feature, no time limit, no usage cap and no ads. The only things it won't do are let a second person in or open the books away from that one computer.
- CFeaturesQuotes through to delivery notes, bank rules and reconciliation, inventory, fixed assets with depreciation and payslips. The listing names the gaps: bank transactions come in by importing statements, not live feeds, and payslips are records only, with no payroll tax filing.
- CEase of useNo store rating on record. You download it and start, but it's double-entry books where you import bank statements and set up bank rules yourself, so there's a bit to learn.
- CPlatforms and integrationsWindows, Mac and Linux, plus a web version on Cloud or on a server you run. There's no phone app, the browser has to do on a phone, and the listing names no integrations.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Manager.io's own pages on 17 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Manager.io's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 12 of the 17 other accounting and invoicing tools we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 15 of 17) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Its paid plans start at $59 a month, against a middle price of $19 for the category: 16 of the 16 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 16 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 18 accounting and invoicing tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Manager.io’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 15 of 17, level with 2
- AFree plan and trialAbove 14 of 17, level with 3
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 17, level with 12
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 17, level with 11
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 17, level with 1
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 18 accounting and invoicing tools. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
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
Keep Manager.io, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace Manager.io you would be making live feeds from your bank, which take an agreement with each bank or a service that has them. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 12 of the 17 other accounting and invoicing tools we grade. It costs $708 a year.
What you could make
- Invoicing, expense tracking and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Live feeds from your bank, which take an agreement with each bank or a service that has them.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: roles and permissions.
What this rests on. Manager.io’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Manager.io?
Manager.io is double-entry accounting software whose desktop edition is free, works offline and has every feature with no limits on data. Businesses that need several users or remote access pay for Manager Cloud, the same software hosted by Manager.io, or run the Server Edition on their own machine. It covers invoicing, purchases, bank reconciliation, inventory, fixed assets, payslips and reports.
Manager.io has a free plan. Paid plans start at $59 per month, billed monthly. See every plan
Good for
- Sole traders who want full double-entry books without a subscription
- Businesses that want their accounts on their own computer, usable offline
- Accountants who keep many client businesses on one flat-priced cloud server
Worth knowing
- The free desktop edition is single-user; several users or remote access need the paid Cloud Edition or a self-run Server Edition.
- The Server Edition page names no price, and Manager.io does not install it for you.
- There is no phone app; the Cloud Edition is used in a phone or tablet browser.
- Bank transactions come in by importing statements, and payslips are records only, with no payroll tax filing described.
Key features
- Sales and purchases
- Quotes, orders, invoices, credit notes, delivery notes, late payment fees and billable time on the sales side, with matching purchase documents.
- Bank imports and bank rules
- Import bank statements, then let bank rules allocate matching receipts and payments to accounts. Reconcile accounts against statements.
- Inventory and fixed assets
- Inventory items, kits and locations, plus fixed and intangible assets with depreciation and amortization entries.
- Employees and payslips
- Record employees and create payslips with earnings, deductions and employer contributions for each pay period.
- Works offline
- The desktop edition keeps the books on your computer, and a file made on Windows opens on Mac or Linux.
- Cloud and server editions
- Manager Cloud adds simultaneous users with permissions. The Server Edition runs the same web app on your own server.
Manager.io pricing
- Starts at
- $59 per month, billed monthly
- Free plan
- Desktop edition for Windows, Mac and Linux: every feature, no time or usage limits and no ads, for a single user with no remote access.
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of Manager Cloud, no credit card required
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop Edition | $0 | Single-user software installed on your own computer. Every feature, works offline, no time or usage limits. |
| Cloud Edition | $59per month for unlimited users and businesses, billed monthly | The same software hosted by Manager.io at your own address, with multi-user access, user permissions, automatic backups and updates. |
Read from manager.cloud on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Manager.io before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountPay ten months for a year of Cloud
Annual billing for Manager Cloud is ten times the monthly price: $590 a year instead of $708.
Stated on manager.cloud
Manager.io alternatives
- Manager.io vs Akaunting
Free plan · from $72/yr
- Manager.io vs Wave
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- Manager.io vs QuickBooks Online
Free plan · from $38/mo
- Manager.io vs Xero
Free trial · from $27/mo
- Manager.io vs Zoho Books
Free plan · from $15/mo
Common questions
Is Manager.io free?
Manager.io has a free plan. Desktop edition for Windows, Mac and Linux: every feature, no time or usage limits and no ads, for a single user with no remote access. Paid plans start at $59 per month, billed monthly.
How much does Manager.io cost?
Manager.io lists 2 plans. Desktop Edition: $0. Cloud Edition: $59 per month for unlimited users and businesses, billed monthly. Prices were read from manager.cloud on Oct 17, 2026.
What platforms does Manager.io work on?
Manager.io is available on Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Manager.io offer any discounts?
Manager.io publicly lists the following: Pay ten months for a year of Cloud.
Does Manager.io have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. Manager.io is listed for Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.
Does Manager.io have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 17, 2026. Manager.io is listed for Web, Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is Manager.io open source?
Manager.io is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
Can Manager.io be self-hosted?
Yes. Manager.io's own site says it can be run on a server of your own.
Does Manager.io work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Does Manager.io have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of Manager Cloud, no credit card required.
Who makes Manager.io?
Manager.io is made by Manager.io.
What are the alternatives to Manager.io?
The closest alternatives to Manager.io in our directory are Akaunting, Wave, QuickBooks Online, Xero and Zoho Books. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Manager.io.
How does Manager.io compare with other accounting and invoicing tools?
Manager.io's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 12 of the 17 other accounting and invoicing tools we grade, and level with 2. It stands best on value for money (A, above 15 of 17) and worst on features (C, above 0).
Is Manager.io good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Manager.io A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $59 a month, against a middle price of $19 for the category: 16 of the 16 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.0 out of 4. 16 tools score higher and cost less.
Could I make my own version of Manager.io?
To replace Manager.io you would be making live feeds from your bank, which take an agreement with each bank or a service that has them. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 2.8 is higher than 12 of the 17 other accounting and invoicing tools we grade. It costs $708 a year. What you could not make: Live feeds from your bank, which take an agreement with each bank or a service that has them. Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other. What a company asks for before it lets staff use something: roles and permissions. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 17, 2026.