Akaunting

Modern open-source online accounting software for small businesses and freelancers

Open Source

Self-hosted version is free. Cloud premium plan is $39/mo or $399/year for advanced features.

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About Akaunting

Akaunting is a web-based, open-source accounting platform offering invoicing, expense tracking, bill management, and financial reporting. The self-hosted version is fully free with no user limits. Its modern interface and app marketplace make it a strong cloud-style alternative to QuickBooks and FreshBooks without recurring license fees.

Highlights

  • ✓ Modern web UI with dashboard and financial reports
  • ✓ App marketplace for extending functionality
  • ✓ Multi-company and multi-currency support

Limitations

  • ✗ Many useful add-ons are paid even for self-hosted
  • ✗ Smaller ecosystem than QuickBooks integrations
  • ✗ Limited payroll capabilities without add-ons

Replaces

QuickBooks $30/mo Simple Start
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FreshBooks $19/mo Lite (5 clients)
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Xero $15/mo Starter (limited)
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Detailed Comparisons

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Free

Self-hosted version is free. Cloud premium plan is $39/mo or $399/year for advanced features.

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Last updated: 2026-03-01