The Best Free Intuit QuickBooks AlternativesTop Budget Managers & Bookkeeping Tools like Intuit QuickBooks

The best free alternative to Intuit QuickBooks is GnuCash, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks and loads of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks are Odoo, Craftplan, Wave and MoneyTool.

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Intuit QuickBooks alternatives are mainly Invoicing Software, but if you're looking for Personal Finance Tools or Bookkeeping Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Linux, Mac and Self-Hosted. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks.
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  1. GnuCash icon
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    GnuCash is a versatile financial-accounting software designed for both personal and small-business use. With features like double-entry, scheduled transactions, and multi-currency support, it operates across various platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, ensuring accuracy through professional principles.

    303 GnuCash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
  2. Odoo icon
     147 likes

    Open-source business application suite developed in Python, offering ERP, CRM, e-commerce, and project management, reducing software needs and synchronization costs with over 260 core modules.

    243 Odoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  3. Craftplan icon
     15 likes

    Open-source ERP platform centralizes inventory management, production batching, order processing, purchasing, CRM, and scheduling for small-scale artisans, featuring cost tracking, supplier management, CSV imports, calendar feeds, global search, secure APIs, and role-based access.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  4. Wave icon
     35 likes

    Wave makes it easy to be your own boss. Just do what you're good at, and lean on Wave's smart online software for help with invoicing, accounting and payroll.

    116 Wave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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  5. MoneyTool icon
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    Meet MoneyTool — the money tool that puts you in control. Track your spending, savings, assets, and debts effortlessly.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. Frappe Books icon
     14 likes

    From the makers of ERPNext, Frappe Books simplifies invoicing, billing, and accounting for freelancers and small business owners. Create professional invoices, generate beautiful PDFs and send them to your customers.

    48 Frappe Books alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  7. Manager icon
     47 likes

    Manager is free accounting software for Windows, Mac and Linux.

    It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with modules such as cashbook, invoicing, receivables, payables, taxes and comprehensive financial reports.

    The desktop edition is free while the cloud edition.

    229 Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. Akaunting icon
     23 likes

    From invoicing to expense tracking to accounting, Akaunting has all the tools you need to manage your money online, for free.

    125 Akaunting alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. Zoho Books icon
     7 likes

    Cloud-based accounting software designed for small businesses, featuring invoicing, expense and income tracking, customizable financial dashboards, extensive reporting, automation for recurring tasks and payment reminders, secure user access controls, and integrated templates.

    225 Zoho Books alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
    • Apple TV
     
  10. ZipBooks icon
     35 likes

    Free accounting software for small businesses and accountants - Unlimited invoicing, client management, smart tagging, and payroll integration - Free QuickBooks alternative.

    141 ZipBooks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Spiceworks
    • Asana
    • Google Drive
    • Google Apps
     
  11. Skrooge icon
     26 likes

    Skrooge allows you to manage your personal finances, powered by KDE 4.x. Thanks to its many features, it is one of the most powerful way to enter, follow, and analyze your expenses.

    282 Skrooge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
     
  12. Ledger icon
     18 likes

    Ledger is a powerful, double-entry accounting system that is accessed from the UNIX command-line. This may put off some users, since there is no flashy UI, but for those who want unparalleled reporting access to their data there are few alternatives.

    204 Ledger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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