2026 head-to-head

Clear Books vs Nutcache: Which is Better in 2026?

Nutcache wins on more features overall (3 vs 1, 15 tied). Below is the full feature-by-feature breakdown.

Scoreboard

1
Clear Books wins
15
Tied
3
Nutcache wins

Feature-by-feature comparison

Pricing

Feature Clear Books Nutcache
Free plan
✗ No
30-day trial
— Limited
1 user, 1 project
Entry paid plan
— Paid add-on
From ~AU$15/mo
— Paid add-on
Pro ~AU$8/user/mo
Download PDF without signup
✗ No
✗ No

Invoicing features

Feature Clear Books Nutcache
Unlimited invoices
— Limited
— Limited
Custom logo & branding
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Recurring invoices
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Email invoices to clients
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Multi-currency
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Client management
✓ Yes
✓ Yes

Australian compliance

Feature Clear Books Nutcache
ATO-compliant GST invoices
— Limited
UK VAT focused
— Limited
Configurable tax rates
ABN field built in
— Limited
Custom field workaround
— Limited
Custom field workaround
Australian-focused support
✗ No
— Limited

Accounting features

Feature Clear Books Nutcache
Bank reconciliation
✓ Yes
✗ No
Expense tracking
— Limited
✓ Yes
Payroll
✗ No
✗ No
Inventory tracking
✗ No
✗ No

Integrations

Feature Clear Books Nutcache
Stripe payments
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Mobile app
— Limited
— Limited

Setup & support

Feature Clear Books Nutcache
Setup time
— Limited
Account signup required
— Limited
Account signup required

Where Clear Books wins

  • Bank reconciliation

Where Nutcache wins

  • Free plan
  • Australian-focused support
  • Expense tracking

A third option: InvoiceSonic, free

Neither tool fits your invoicing-only workflow? Try InvoiceSonic — free for unlimited ATO-compliant tax invoices, no signup required.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clear Books cheaper than Nutcache?

Clear Books starts at From ~AU$15/mo; Nutcache starts at Free; Pro from ~AU$8/user/mo. Clear Books offers 30-day trial. Nutcache offers free for 1 user, 1 project.

Does Clear Books handle Australian GST and ABN better than Nutcache?

For ATO-compliant GST: Clear Books = limited, Nutcache = limited. For native ABN field: Clear Books = limited, Nutcache = limited. If you operate in Australia and either tool falls short here, InvoiceSonic handles both natively — and it's free.

Which is better for freelancers — Clear Books or Nutcache?

Most freelancers want fast invoicing without paying for full accounting. Between these two, Nutcache wins more categories overall. But if you're a freelancer who just wants ATO-compliant tax invoices for free, InvoiceSonic is purpose-built for that workflow.

Can I switch from Clear Books to Nutcache easily?

Do not assume a one-click migration. Confirm each product's current export and import formats, then test contacts, opening balances, unpaid invoices, tax codes, attachments and reconciliations before cancelling the old account. Keep statutory records outside both systems.

Should I use Clear Books or Nutcache for invoicing only?

Both tools include more than invoicing. If invoicing is your only need, a dedicated generator can be faster and more focused than a full accounting subscription.

Is there a free alternative to both Clear Books and Nutcache?

Yes — InvoiceSonic lets you create and download an invoice without signup. Its account plans have separate limits and pricing, so compare current official plans before deciding.