1. Wave Accounting
Wave Financial · Toronto · Billing software · 4.4/5
Free invoicing and accounting for small businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
Billing software · Alternatives
Best Refrens alternatives in India (2026)
Refrens is a billing software product from Refrens Internet, Mumbai, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 14 have a free plan, 17 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Refrens are Wave Accounting (Free plan), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), ProfitBooks (Free plan), Reach Accounting (₹1,000/mo) and Giddh (₹300/mo). Wave Accounting is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹291/month.
Why businesses look for a Refrens alternative
A mobile app
Refrens does not list an Android app. 4 alternatives do.
Refrens alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Refrens'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Refrens (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | Wave Accounting | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Books | ₹749/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 3 |  ProfitBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 4 |  Reach Accounting | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Giddh | ₹300/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  OkCredit | Free | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 7 |  Groflex | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  QuickBooks Online | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 9 |  Invoicera | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 10 |  FreshBooks | ₹1,600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 11 |  Marg ERP | ₹8,100/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 12 |  ClearOne by Clear | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 13 |  EZTax Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  GimBooks | Free plan | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Vyapar | ₹291/mo | Yes | Web, Android, iOS | Yes | 4.8/5 | |
| 16 |  Tally on Cloud by Hostbooks | ₹999/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  RealBooks | ₹500/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 18 |  Zoho Billing | ₹1,499/mo | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 19 |  GSTZen Billing | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 20 |  Bill Free | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 |
Top 10 Refrens alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Books
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Billing software · 4.8/5
GST-ready cloud accounting with e-invoicing, e-way bills and bank feeds.
₹749/mo
Free plan available
Key features
- Quotes and sales orders
- Invoicing
- Automated payment collections
- Payment gateway integration
- Purchase orders
3. ProfitBooks
ProfitBooks · Pune · Billing software · 4.7/5
Simple online accounting and invoicing for small businesses with inventory.
Free plan
Free plan available
4. Reach Accounting
Reach Accountant · Chennai · Billing software · 4.6/5
Cloud accounting ERP with industry editions for retail, services and manufacturing.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Refrens
- No free plan, unlike Refrens
5. Giddh
Walkover Web Solutions · Indore · Billing software · 4.6/5
Cloud accounting and GST billing with multi-currency and bank reconciliation.
₹300/mo
Free plan available
6. OkCredit
OkCredit · Bengaluru · Billing software · 4.7/5
Free digital credit ledger and billing app for kirana stores and small traders.
Free
Free plan available
Compared with Refrens
- Also available on Android, iOS
7. Groflex
Groflex · Chennai · Billing software · 4.4/5
Cloud invoicing, inventory and accounting for growing businesses.
Free plan
Free plan available
8. QuickBooks Online
Intuit · Mountain View · Billing software · 4.4/5
Cloud accounting and invoicing used by small businesses worldwide.
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
Compared with Refrens
- No free plan, unlike Refrens
9. Invoicera
Invoicera · Noida · Billing software · 4.6/5
Online invoicing and expense management with multi-currency.
Free plan
Free plan available
10. FreshBooks
FreshBooks · Toronto · Billing software · 4.3/5
Invoicing and accounting for freelancers and small service businesses.
₹1,600/mo
Free trial
Compared with Refrens
- No free plan, unlike Refrens
Refrens alternatives by what you need
Lowest published price
Free Refrens alternatives
Indian alternatives to Refrens
How to choose a Refrens alternative
- Confirm e-invoicing and e-way bill support explicitly, and check the thresholds against your turnover — these are separate features from ordinary GST invoicing, and vendors often blur the distinction in marketing copy.
- Check how it handles your item structure. A business selling garments in a size-and-colour matrix has a very different requirement from one selling ten SKUs.
- Ask about Tally. Most Indian accountants still work in Tally, and a clean export or two-way sync will save arguments at filing time.
Refrens alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Refrens in 2026?+
The closest matches to Refrens on App Advisor are Wave Accounting (Free plan), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), ProfitBooks (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Refrens, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Refrens?+
Yes. 14 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Wave Accounting (Free plan), Zoho Books (₹749/mo), ProfitBooks (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Refrens?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Vyapar starts lowest at ₹291/mo. Wave Accounting also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Refrens?+
Yes. 17 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Books (₹749/mo), ProfitBooks (Free plan), Reach Accounting (₹1,000/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Refrens vs Wave Accounting: which is better?+
Wave Accounting is the closest match to Refrens in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Refrens alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in billing software or a category Refrens also covers, and Refrens Internet'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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