Free myBillBook alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

5 of the 6 myBillBook alternatives we track can be used for free (free, open source, or with a free plan). Vyapar, Zoho Books and Zoho Invoice rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Vyapar	Free plan + paid	₹699 a year (Silver, mobile)	No	Android, iOS, Windows	9 of 9	68.8
2	Zoho Books	Free plan + paid	$15 per org/month billed annually (Standard)	No	Web, Windows, macOS +2	8 of 8	61.8
3	Zoho Invoice	Free	—	No	Web, iOS, Android	3 of 3	59.4
4	Swipe	Free plan + paid	—	No	Web, Android, iOS	4 of 4	57.5
5	Khatabook	Free plan + paid	—	No	Android	4 of 4	42.3

1. VyaparTop pick
Best for: Indian shop owners and traders who need fast GST billing and stock tracking on phone and PC
Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS, Windows
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from myBillBook
Similar GST billing with a free mobile plan and offline-first billing.
Pros
Free basic plan on mobile
Works offline and syncs when connected
E-invoices, e-way bills and GST reports built in
Supports several Indian languages
Cons
Built around Indian GST, so of little use elsewhere
Desktop app needs a paid licence after the 7-day trial
No macOS app
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Vyapar a good myBillBook alternative?
Verified facts
9 of 9 verified
Free plan
Yes, lifetime free on mobile, limited access
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
Desktop trial
7 days
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
Offline mode
Yes, syncs when online
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
E-invoicing
E-invoices and e-way bills
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
9+ Indian languages
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
₹699 a year (Silver, mobile)
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
Gold plan
₹799 a year (mobile)
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
Silver desktop plan
₹3,799 a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
Platinum plan
₹9,999 a year
Checked Nov 8, 2026vyaparapp.in(opens source in a new tab)
2. Zoho Books
Best for: Cost-conscious small businesses, especially those already using other Zoho apps
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
61.8
score / 100
Why switch from myBillBook
Cloud accounting with GST, bank feeds and the wider Zoho app suite.
Pros
Free plan plus low per-organisation pricing
Automation rules and custom fields at small-business prices
Works closely with Zoho CRM, Inventory and Payroll
Cons
Fewer accountants know it than QuickBooks or Xero
Features and pricing vary by country edition
Interface can feel crowded
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Zoho Books a good myBillBook alternative?
Verified facts
8 of 8 verified
Free plan
Yes, while yearly revenue stays under $50K
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan users
1 user + 1 accountant
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Standard plan
$15/org/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Professional plan
$40 per org/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Apps
Mobile and desktop
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
$15 per org/month billed annually (Standard)
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium plan
$60 per org/month billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Extra users
$3 per user/month, or $2.50 billed annually
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
3. Zoho Invoice
Best for: Freelancers and small businesses that only need invoicing and want it free
FreeWeb, iOS, Android
59.4
score / 100
Why switch from myBillBook
Free invoicing tool for businesses that don't need inventory or POS.
Pros
Free with recurring invoices and reminders
Time and expense tracking for billable work
Easy upgrade path to Zoho Books
Cons
Not full accounting: no bank reconciliation or ledgers
Payment gateway fees still apply
Best value only if you stay in Zoho
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Zoho Invoice a good myBillBook alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Price
Free for small businesses
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Cost
$0
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
Recurring invoices
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
4. Swipe
Best for: Indian SMEs that want quick GST invoices, e-way bills and stock tracking from a phone
Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS
57.5
score / 100
Why switch from myBillBook
Quick GST invoices shared over WhatsApp, with e-invoicing and e-way bills for small Indian businesses.
Pros
E-way bills, e-invoices and GST reports built in
Invoices shared straight to WhatsApp, email or SMS
Prints on thermal receipt printers as well as A4
Syncs with Tally for accountants
Cons
Focused on Indian GST; other markets get far less
Not a full double-entry accounting system
Pricing page needs JavaScript and is hard to compare at a glance
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Swipe a good myBillBook alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
E-way bills
Yes, from the phone
Checked Nov 8, 2026getswipe.in(opens source in a new tab)
Invoice sharing
WhatsApp, email or SMS
Checked Nov 8, 2026getswipe.in(opens source in a new tab)
Thermal printing
2-inch and 3-inch
Checked Nov 8, 2026getswipe.in(opens source in a new tab)
Free invoicing
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026getswipe.in(opens source in a new tab)
5. Khatabook
Best for: Indian shopkeepers who want a simple phone ledger for customer credit and payment reminders
Free plan + paidAndroid
42.3
score / 100
Why switch from myBillBook
Free credit ledger with payment reminders for shops that don't need full billing.
Pros
Free core ledger that is quick to learn
Works in 12 Indian languages
Reminders help collect money customers owe
Cons
Not full accounting: no double-entry books or GST returns
Mainly a phone app, built around Android
Aimed only at the Indian market
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How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Khatabook a good myBillBook alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Platform
Android app
Checked Nov 8, 2026khatabook.com(opens source in a new tab)
Downloads
5 crore+
Checked Nov 8, 2026khatabook.com(opens source in a new tab)
Languages
12
Checked Nov 8, 2026khatabook.com(opens source in a new tab)
Headquarters
Bengaluru, India
Checked Nov 8, 2026khatabook.com(opens source in a new tab)

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1. VyaparTop pick

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2. Zoho Books

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3. Zoho Invoice

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4. Swipe

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