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Akaunting alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Akaunting: business Source License limits free production use, and double-entry and inventory are paid apps. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Akaunting, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Invoice Ninja currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Invoice Ninja logoInvoice NinjaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +45 of 566.5
2GnuCash logoGnuCashOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 457.2
  1. Invoice Ninja logo

    1. Invoice NinjaTop pick

    Best for: Freelancers and small firms that want flexible invoicing and the option to self-host

    Free plan + paidSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Akaunting

    More mature invoicing with many gateways, also self-hostable.

    Pros

    • Self-host option alongside the hosted service
    • Many payment gateways and a client portal
    • Low-priced paid plans

    Cons

    • Not full accounting: no ledger or reconciliation
    • Source-available licence, not standard open source
    • Free hosted plan is limited to five clients
    Visit Invoice Ninja Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Invoice Ninja a good Akaunting alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, up to 5 clients
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invoiceninja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $14/month billed monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invoiceninja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Code licence
    Source-available
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    200,000+ businesses
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invoiceninja.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026invoiceninja.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. GnuCash logo

    2. GnuCash

    Best for: Bookkeeping-literate owners who want free desktop accounting and full control of their data

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Akaunting

    Free desktop double-entry accounting with no licence limits.

    Pros

    • Free and open source with no subscription
    • Real double-entry accounting with invoicing and bills
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

    Cons

    • Dated interface with a learning curve
    • No cloud sync, bank feeds or mobile app
    • Few accountants accept GnuCash files
    Visit GnuCash Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GnuCash a good Akaunting alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GNU GPL
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gnucash.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Linux, BSD, macOS, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gnucash.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Latest stable release
    5.17
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gnucash.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Scheduled transactions
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gnucash.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Akaunting alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Invoice Ninja logo

Best Akaunting alternative for most people

Invoice Ninja

More mature invoicing with many gateways, also self-hostable.

ERPNext logo

Best Akaunting alternative for a free option

ERPNext

Fully open-source accounting inside a complete ERP, under GPL-3.0.

Odoo Accounting logo

Best Akaunting alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Odoo Accounting

Modular suite with an open-source core and a free one-app plan.

Frappe Books logo

Best Akaunting alternative for open source

Frappe Books

AGPL-licensed accounting app you can self-host for a small team.

Invoice Ninja logo

Best Akaunting alternative for self-hosting

Invoice Ninja

More mature invoicing with many gateways, also self-hostable.

GnuCash logo

Best Akaunting alternative for Mac

GnuCash

Free desktop double-entry accounting with no licence limits.

Invoice Ninja logo

Best Akaunting alternative for Windows

Invoice Ninja

More mature invoicing with many gateways, also self-hostable.

Invoice Ninja logo

Best Akaunting alternative for Linux

Invoice Ninja

More mature invoicing with many gateways, also self-hostable.

Invoice Ninja logo

Best Akaunting alternative for iPhone and Android

Invoice Ninja

More mature invoicing with many gateways, also self-hostable.

Invoice Ninja logo

Best Akaunting alternative for working in the browser

Invoice Ninja

More mature invoicing with many gateways, also self-hostable.

Akaunting alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Akaunting?

Invoice Ninja ranks first right now. More mature invoicing with many gateways, also self-hostable. ERPNext and Frappe Books follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Akaunting?

Yes. Invoice Ninja (free plan + paid), ERPNext (open source), Frappe Books (open source) and GnuCash (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Akaunting?

Yes: ERPNext, Frappe Books, GnuCash and Odoo Accounting. ERPNext, Frappe Books and Odoo Accounting can also be self-hosted.

Which Akaunting alternatives work on Linux?

Invoice Ninja and GnuCash run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Akaunting?

The complaints we hear most: business Source License limits free production use; double-entry and inventory are paid apps; few accountants know it.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Akaunting, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.