Looking for an alternative to 123RECHNUNG?
Cakedesk is an invoicing app with a free entry-level version, developed for Windows and Mac, and continuously updated.
Cakedesk
123RECHNUNG is no longer updated, what now?
The last update of 123RECHNUNG is from 2020. There is no active support anymore and the forum is read-only. If you are looking for an alternative, check out Cakedesk.
Free invoicing app
You can use Cakedesk for free for 3 clients, 3 invoices and 3 proposals without additional limits or watermarks.
Modern desktop software with active support
Like 123RECHNUNG, Cakedesk is a desktop application. Cakedesk has been continuously developed for years and offers active support. You can contact the developer directly from the app or engage with the community in the feature request forum.
Ready for e-invoicing
Cakedesk supports exporting ZUGFeRD and XRechnung, the standards for electronic invoices, with an easy-to-use interface.
Fair one-time payment instead of expensive subscription
The full version of Cakedesk is available for a one-time payment of €69 including updates for one year. 123RECHNUNG is free but hasn't been maintained for years. With Cakedesk you get a modern app with active support.
| Features | Cakedesk | 123RECHNUNG |
|---|---|---|
Free version | Yes | Yes |
Continuously developed | Last update: January 8, 2026 | Last update: 2020 |
Support available | Direct support by developer | Forum is read-only |
E-invoicing | ZUGFeRD & XRechnung | No |
Suitable for small businesses | Yes | Yes |
Multiplatform | macOS and Windows | Only Windows |
Documents stored offline on own device | Yes | Yes |
Invoices | Yes | Yes |
Proposals/Estimates | Yes | Yes |
Flexible VAT rates | Yes | Yes |
Subitems | Yes | No |
Custom fields | Yes | No |
Create invoices/proposals in multiple languages | Yes | No |
Layout customization | With HTML & CSS | With limited configuration options |
Built-in layouts | 7 | 1 |
Easily export as PDF | Via drag-n-drop | Via print dialog |
Units and unit prices | Yes | Yes |
Automatically email invoices | Yes | No |
Multiple currencies | Only one currency per installation | Only one currency per installation |
Reminders, delivery notes, cost centers | No | Yes |
Automatic updates | Yes | Yes |
Set tax rate per item | Yes | Yes |