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Top Accounting & Invoicing like Akaunting

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

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

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  1. 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

  2. GnuCash

    4.4Kstars

    GnuCash is a free, open source desktop accounting program for tracking personal finances or keeping small-business books with double-entry accounting. It manages bank and credit card accounts, investments, multiple currencies, customers, vendors, invoices and bills, and can import QIF, OFX and CSV files or fetch transactions online. It runs offline on Windows, macOS and Linux and is licensed under the GPL.

    7 GnuCash alternatives

    Pros

    • Free, open source double-entry accounting
    • Works offline, with your data kept on your own computer
    • Imports QIF, OFX and CSV files from banks

    Cons

    • Dated interface that feels clunky next to modern apps
    • Double-entry concepts can confuse non-accountants
    • No built-in cloud sync between devices
    Cost / License
    FreeOpen source
    Categories
    Accounting & Invoicing
    Platforms
    WindowsMacLinux
    Features
    Ad-freeInvoicingMulti-currencyOffline mode
    Visit websiteMore about GnuCash

  3. 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

  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

Akaunting vs its alternatives at a glance

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

Akaunting vs its alternatives at a glance
AppPricingPlatformsAPI accessExpense trackingInvoicingMulti-currencyPlugins & extensions
AkauntingFreemiumSource availableWeb, Self-hosted
Invoice NinjaFreemiumSource availableWeb, iPhone, Android, Self-hosted
GnuCashFreeOpen sourceWindows, Mac, Linux
WaveFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android
Zoho BooksFreemiumWeb, iPhone, Android

Akaunting alternatives: frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Akaunting?

The most popular alternative to Akaunting is Invoice Ninja: Invoicing, quotes and payments app you can self-host. Other great alternatives are GnuCash, Wave, and Zoho Books.

Is there a free alternative to Akaunting?

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

Is there an open source alternative to Akaunting?

Yes, one open source alternative is listed: GnuCash.

Is Akaunting free?

Akaunting has a free plan, with paid plans that unlock more features.

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