Looking for an alternative to E-Bill (Bill 2)?
Cakedesk is a cross-platform invoicing app for Windows and macOS. It is built for freelancers and small businesses who want to create invoices locally, without subscriptions or mandatory cloud services.
Cakedesk
Start free with Cakedesk
Cakedesk offers a generous free version for 3 clients, 3 invoices and 3 proposals, completely without watermarks or feature limitations.
Available for Windows and macOS
Cakedesk works on both Windows and macOS. This makes it an ideal choice if you use Windows or switch between different operating systems.
Easy to use without a learning curve
Cakedesk has a minimalist, distraction-free interface that lets you create professional invoices in seconds. It focuses on speed, clear navigation, and simple drag-and-drop PDF export.
XRechnung and e-invoicing support
Cakedesk supports XRechnung export and is ready for the 2025 e-invoicing mandate in Germany. You can export a valid XML file alongside your PDF with one click.
Multiple businesses in one installation
With Cakedesk, you can manage multiple businesses or brands in one app, each with its own settings and separate invoice number sequences.
| Features | Cakedesk | E-Bill |
|---|---|---|
Free version | 3 clients, 3 invoices, 3 proposals without restrictions | Free up to ~7 documents |
One-time payment | €69 with 1 year updates | From ~€49 |
Multiplatform | macOS and Windows | Only macOS |
Documents stored offline on own device | Yes | Yes |
Invoices | Yes | Yes |
Proposals/Estimates | Yes | Yes |
E-invoice | XRechnung | XRechnung |
Flexible VAT rates | Yes | Yes |
Subitems | Yes | Yes |
Custom fields | Yes | Yes |
Manage multiple businesses | With separate invoice number sequences | Not explicitly supported |
Create invoices/proposals in multiple languages | 14 languages in the UI | Any language possible (UI: EN/DE) |
Layout customization | With HTML & CSS | With HTML & CSS |
Built-in layouts | 7 | Many |
Easily export as PDF | Via drag-n-drop | Yes |
QR code for payments | Yes | No |
Recurring invoices | No | Invoice templates (manual sending) |
Delivery notes | No | Yes |
Payment reminders | No | Reminder documents with templates |
Send invoices via email | Directly from the app | Via macOS Mail.app integration |
Contact management | Built-in client database | macOS Contacts integration |
Reports and analytics | Interactive dashboard with yearly and monthly overview | Built-in income and client reports |
Multiple currencies | Only one currency per installation | Not explicitly supported |