1. ZipBooks
ZipBooks · Lehi · Invoicing software · 4.4/5
Free accounting and invoicing with time tracking.
Free plan
Free plan available
Invoicing software · Alternatives
Best Akaunting alternatives in India (2026)
Akaunting is an invoicing software product from Akaunting, Istanbul, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 16 have a free plan, 4 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Akaunting are ZipBooks (Free plan), Kashoo (₹1,600/mo), Debitoor by SumUp (₹400/mo), Square Invoices (Free plan) and Hubdoc (Pay as you go). ZipBooks is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹400/month.
Why businesses look for a Akaunting alternative
Indian support and GST
Akaunting is built in Turkey. 4 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Akaunting does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Akaunting alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Akaunting's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Akaunting (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | — |
| 1 | ZipBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Kashoo | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 3 |  Debitoor by SumUp | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 4 |  Square Invoices | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Hubdoc | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 6 |  Invoice Home | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Zervant | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Hiveage | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Zoho Checkout | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  Chargebee Invoicing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  SumUp Invoices | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  AND.CO by Fiverr | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Holded | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 14 |  Invoicely | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 15 |  Instamojo | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 16 |  Zoho Expense Invoicing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  PayPal Invoicing | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 18 |  Melio | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  Elorus | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  Invoice Simple | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.6/5 |
Top 10 Akaunting alternatives in detail
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akaunting
- No free plan, unlike Akaunting
3. Debitoor by SumUp
SumUp · London · Invoicing software · 4.4/5
Invoicing and bookkeeping for micro businesses.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Akaunting
- No free plan, unlike Akaunting
4. Square Invoices
Block · Oakland · Invoicing software · 4.6/5
Invoicing and payment collection with the Square ecosystem.
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Hubdoc
Xero · Toronto · Invoicing software · 4.2/5
Receipt and bill capture into accounting systems.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Akaunting
- No free plan, unlike Akaunting
6. Invoice Home
Invoice Home · Austin · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Free invoice templates with online payments.
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Zervant
Zervant · Helsinki · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Free invoicing for freelancers and small businesses in Europe.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. Hiveage
Hiveage · Colombo · Invoicing software · 4.5/5
Online invoicing and billing for small businesses and freelancers.
Free plan
Free plan available
9. Zoho Checkout
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Invoicing software · 4.6/5
Hosted payment pages for one-time and recurring collections.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Akaunting
- Built in India (Chennai)
10. Chargebee Invoicing
Chargebee · San Francisco · Invoicing software · 4.6/5
Recurring invoicing and revenue operations for SaaS.
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Akaunting
- Built in India (San Francisco)
Akaunting alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Akaunting alternatives
Indian alternatives to Akaunting
How to choose a Akaunting alternative
- Decide whether you invoice a few large clients or many small ones. Retainer-style businesses need recurring invoices and client portals; volume businesses need speed and payment links.
- Check payment gateway coverage for India — UPI, cards, net banking — and what each gateway charges per transaction, because that cost usually exceeds the software subscription.
- If you export services, confirm multi-currency invoicing, LUT handling and FIRC-friendly receipts before you commit.
Akaunting alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Akaunting in 2026?+
The closest matches to Akaunting on App Advisor are ZipBooks (Free plan), Kashoo (₹1,600/mo), Debitoor by SumUp (₹400/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Akaunting, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Akaunting?+
Yes. 16 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: ZipBooks (Free plan), Square Invoices (Free plan), Invoice Home (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Akaunting?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Debitoor by SumUp starts lowest at ₹400/mo. ZipBooks also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Akaunting?+
Yes. 4 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Checkout (Free plan), Chargebee Invoicing (Free plan), Instamojo (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Akaunting vs ZipBooks: which is better?+
ZipBooks is the closest match to Akaunting in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Akaunting alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in invoicing software or a category Akaunting also covers, and Akaunting's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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