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Top Accounting & Invoicing like GnuCash

The most popular alternative to GnuCash is Akaunting, which has a free version. Other great alternatives to GnuCash are Wave, Invoice Ninja, and Zoho Books.

Most alternatives to GnuCash are in the Accounting & Invoicing category, compared here by price, platform and features.

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  1. Akaunting

    10.2Kstars

    Akaunting is web-based accounting software for small businesses and freelancers that can be installed on your own server or used in the cloud. The core handles invoices, bills, expenses, customers, vendors, multiple currencies and reports, while paid apps from its marketplace add features such as payroll, inventory and bank feeds. Its source code is published under the Business Source License.

    8 Akaunting alternatives

    Pros

    • Can be self-hosted on your own server or used in the cloud
    • Core covers invoices, bills, expenses and multiple currencies
    • Marketplace apps add payroll, inventory and bank feeds

    Cons

    • Many useful features are paid add-ons from the marketplace
    • Business Source License code is not open source in the strict sense
    • Self-hosting requires technical skills to install and maintain
    Cost / License
    FreemiumSource available
    Categories
    Accounting & Invoicing
    Platforms
    WebSelf-hosted
    Features
    API accessExpense trackingInvoicingMulti-currencyPlugins & extensions
    Visit websiteMore about Akaunting

  2. Wave

    4.4(6.7K) · App Store

    Wave is accounting software for small businesses and freelancers in North America, owned by H&R Block. The free Starter plan covers unlimited invoices, estimates, expense tracking and double-entry bookkeeping, while the Pro plan adds automatic bank imports, receipt scanning and multiple users. Card payments and payroll are offered as paid services.

    9 Wave alternatives

    Pros

    • Free plan with unlimited invoices and double-entry bookkeeping
    • Simple interface for owners without accounting training
    • Estimates, invoices and expenses managed in one place

    Cons

    • Mainly serves businesses in North America
    • Automatic bank imports and receipt scanning need the Pro plan
    • No real inventory management
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Accounting & Invoicing
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Bank syncExpense trackingInvoicingPayroll
    Visit websiteMore about Wave

  3. Invoice Ninja

    4.6(177) · App Store

    Invoice Ninja is an invoicing and billing platform for freelancers and small businesses, offered as a hosted service or as software you can install on your own server. It creates quotes, invoices and recurring billing, tracks time, tasks and expenses, supports many currencies and connects to dozens of payment gateways through a client portal. The source code is available under the Elastic License.

    8 Invoice Ninja alternatives

    Pros

    • Self-hostable or available as a hosted service
    • Connects to dozens of payment gateways through a client portal
    • Recurring invoices, quotes, time and expense tracking included

    Cons

    • Not a full double-entry accounting system
    • Elastic License code is not open source in the strict sense
    • Many settings make the initial setup time-consuming
    Cost / License
    FreemiumSource available
    Categories
    Accounting & Invoicing
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroidSelf-hosted
    Features
    API accessExpense trackingInvoicingMulti-currencyTime tracking
    Visit websiteMore about Invoice Ninja

  4. Zoho Books

    4.8(5.2K) · App Store

    Zoho Books is cloud accounting software from Zoho for small and growing businesses. It covers invoicing and quotes, bank feeds and reconciliation, expenses, projects and time billing, multi-currency transactions and local tax reports in supported countries, and connects natively with Zoho CRM, Inventory and other Zoho apps. A free plan is available for very small businesses.

    11 Zoho Books alternatives

    Pros

    • Native links with Zoho CRM, Inventory and other Zoho apps
    • Free plan available for very small businesses
    • Handles projects, time billing and multi-currency transactions

    Cons

    • Best value comes when you already use the Zoho ecosystem
    • Local tax features only cover supported countries
    • The many settings can feel overwhelming at first
    Cost / License
    FreemiumProprietary
    Categories
    Accounting & Invoicing
    Platforms
    WebiPhoneAndroid
    Features
    Bank syncExpense trackingIntegrationsInvoicingMulti-currencyTime tracking
    Visit websiteMore about Zoho Books

GnuCash vs its alternatives at a glance

Pricing, platforms and the key features of GnuCash, compared with its most popular alternatives.

GnuCash vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsAd-freeInvoicingMulti-currencyOffline mode
GnuCashFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux
AkauntingFreemiumSource availableWeb, Self-hosted
WaveFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
Invoice NinjaFreemiumSource availableWeb, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted
Zoho BooksFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android

GnuCash alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to GnuCash?

The most popular alternative to GnuCash is Akaunting: Self-hosted accounting software with an app marketplace. Other great alternatives are Wave, Invoice Ninja, and Zoho Books.

Is there a free alternative to GnuCash?

Yes, 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan, including Akaunting, Wave, Invoice Ninja, and Zoho Books.

Is there an open source alternative to GnuCash?

No open source alternative to GnuCash is listed yet.

Is GnuCash free?

Yes, GnuCash is free to use.

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