Kitebill vs Cakedesk

Cakedesk and Kitebill both keep your data local and skip subscriptions. Cakedesk is a desktop app with proposals and e-invoices. Kitebill runs in the browser. Here is how they differ.

Facts about other products are as of Sep 2026, taken from their public pages (linked under Sources, checked 2026-09-28). Plans and prices change, so please check before you decide. Corrections: see our contact page.

	Cakedesk	Kitebill
How it works	Desktop app for Windows and macOS. Data stored locally, works offline.	Web app in the browser. No account. Data stored on your device (local storage). Works offline after first load.
Price	One-time €69 list price (shown as €49 in a "Fall Sale" in Sep 2026), including one year of updates. Optional renewal for more updates. Free for the first 3 clients / quotes / invoices. 60-day money back.	Free: 3 clients, 10 invoices, bilingual EN/AR/UR labels, client CSV import up to 3 clients. Pro: US$29 one-time (unlimited clients, invoices and CSV import, expenses, CSV export, logo, no credit line). 30-day refund. All 1.x updates included.
Devices	A license key is valid for a single device.	Enter your key in each browser you personally use. No device limit for your own use.
Extras	Proposals/quotes, e-invoices (ZUGFeRD & XRechnung), 14 languages, 100+ currencies, custom HTML/CSS templates, QR payment codes, multiple businesses ("spaces"), email sending.	Multi-currency with your own exchange rate, fee tracking, overdue dashboard, bilingual EN/AR/UR print labels (free plan).
Not included	—	No quotes/estimates, recurring invoices, emailing from the app, client portal, bank sync, team users, or multi-device sync.

Choose Cakedesk if…

you want a native desktop app with proposals, custom templates and German e-invoice formats (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung);
you invoice from one main computer;
you want many invoice languages or to manage several companies.

Choose Kitebill if…

you want nothing to install, and to open the same app on Windows, Mac, Linux or your phone's browser;
you bill in several currencies and want to record fees and the amount actually received;
you want English + Arabic or English + Urdu labels, and a lower one-time price (US$29).

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Questions

Are Cakedesk and Kitebill both offline?

Yes. Cakedesk is an installed desktop app that stores data locally. Kitebill is a browser app that stores data in the browser and caches itself for offline use.

Which is cheaper?

As of Sep 2026, Cakedesk lists €69 one-time (€49 on sale) with a year of updates. Kitebill Pro is US$29 one-time with all 1.x updates. Both have a free tier.