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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
2ERPNext logoERPNextOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
3Frappe Books logoFrappe BooksOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4Odoo Accounting logoOdoo AccountingFree plan + paidYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 455.3
  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. ERPNext logo

    2. ERPNext

    Best for: Small and mid-sized companies that want accounting tied to inventory and operations without licence fees

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Akaunting

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

    Pros

    • All modules free under GPL-3.0
    • Accounting shares one database with stock, sales and HR
    • Choice of self-hosting or managed Frappe Cloud

    Cons

    • Overkill for freelancers and very small businesses
    • Implementation takes time or a partner
    • Fewer accountants know it than mainstream tools
    Visit ERPNext Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 ERPNext a good Akaunting alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source; you pay for hosting
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Managed hosting
    From $5/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Current version
    v16
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Frappe Books logo

    3. Frappe Books

    Best for: Small businesses that want free, simple, self-hosted books with a modern interface

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Akaunting

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

    Pros

    • Free under AGPL-3.0 with no paid tier
    • Clean interface for invoicing and basic inventory
    • Self-hosted, so your data stays on your server

    Cons

    • The original desktop app is no longer supported
    • Needs a server and some technical comfort
    • Few integrations and a small community
    Visit Frappe Books Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Frappe Books a good Akaunting alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Price
    Free and open source
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, runs in a web browser
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop app
    No longer supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026frappe.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Odoo Accounting logo

    4. Odoo Accounting

    Best for: Growing businesses that want accounting inside one suite with inventory, sales and HR

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Akaunting

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

    Pros

    • Shares data with Odoo inventory, sales, CRM and HR
    • One app free on Odoo Online with unlimited users
    • Open-source Community edition can be self-hosted

    Cons

    • Full Accounting features need the paid Enterprise edition
    • Setup and localisation often need a partner
    • More complex than a small business needs
    Visit Odoo Accounting Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Odoo Accounting a good Akaunting alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    One app, unlimited users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026odoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    Yes, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026odoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Bank synchronization
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026odoo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Source code
    Open-source apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(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.