Open Source GnuCash Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to GnuCash for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is Money Manager Ex. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GnuCash and many of them are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to GnuCash are HomeBank, Actual Budget, KMyMoney and Paisa - Personal Finance Manager.

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GnuCash alternatives are mainly Personal Finance Tools, but if you're looking for Budget Managers or Bookkeeping Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad + Bookkeeping and Android + Open Source and Linux + Open Source. 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 GnuCash.
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Flexible accounting software for personal and small business use, GnuCash is freely available under the GNU GPL, supporting multiple OS and financial tasks.

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GnuCash alternatives page was last updated Jun 21, 2025
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  1. Money Manager Ex icon

    Money Manager Ex

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    Money Manager Ex is a free, open-source, cross-platform, easy-to-use personal finance software. It primarily helps organize one's finances and keeps track of where, when and how the money goes. It is also a great tool to get a bird's eye view of your financial worth.

    252 Money Manager Ex alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Money Manager Ex Features

    1. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    2.  Recurring Billing
    3.  Portable
    4. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    5.  Import CSV Data
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  Portfolio Analytics

    Money Manager Ex VS GnuCash

     
    Comments about Money Manager Ex as an Alternative to GnuCash
    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive Sep 10, 2019
    1

    Supports online exchange rates out-of-the-box; multiple attachments in transactions; cryptocurrencies. Custom fields are there. User-friendly interface and editing. Clear division into categories, payees/payers and bank accounts.

    Guest
    Positive Apr 22, 2016
    1

    Export/Import to CSV, Open (SQLite and Luna - reports).

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    • Almost everyone thinks Money Manager Ex is a great GnuCash alternative.

    • Money Manager Ex is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to GnuCash.

    • Money Manager Ex is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GnuCash.

    • Money Manager Ex is Free and Open SourceGnuCash is also Free and Open Source
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    HomeBank

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    HomeBank is a free software. Use it to manage your personal accounts. It is designed to easy to use. Analyse your finances in detail using powerful filtering tools and graphs.

    258 HomeBank alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
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    Top HomeBank Features

    1.  Money Tracking
    2.  Multiple Account support
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Import CSV Data
    9.  Recurring Billing
    10.  Currency Conversion
    11.  Bank integration
    12.  Support for multiple currencies

    HomeBank VS GnuCash

     
    Comments about HomeBank as an Alternative to GnuCash
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    Deividas Losikov
    Negative Oct 26, 2024
    1

    GnuCash is a business accounting software, and HomeBank is a personal finance tracking.

    intp
    Negative May 2, 2025
    0

    HomeBank is a more appropriate alternative to Quicken as it's for personal finances. QuickBooks is for business.

    Aleksandr Dikov
    Negative Sep 10, 2019
    1

    HomeBank can't transfer money between accounts with different currencies. Therefore, all exchange rates are there only to display grand total.

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    • Most users think HomeBank is a great GnuCash alternative.

    • HomeBank is Free and Open SourceGnuCash is also Free and Open Source
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    Actual Budget

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    Actual is an personal finance tracker with a powerful budgeting system. Only budget money that you have and see exactly how much you're saving each month. Track all your accounts in one place.

    88 Actual Budget alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    Actual Budget screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Zero-based budgeting
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Bank integration
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Support for multiple currencies
    6.  No registration required
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Recurring Billing
    10.  User experience

    Actual Budget VS GnuCash

     
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    KMyMoney

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    KMyMoney is a cross-platform personal finance manager built on KDE frameworks technologies for your desktop and notebook environment. It enables users to keep careful track of their personal finances by providing a broad array of financial features and tools.

    210 KMyMoney alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    KMyMoney screenshot 1

    KMyMoney Features

    1.  Investment Tracking
    2.  Tax Management
    3.  Financial reporting
    4.  Asset Budgeting

    KMyMoney VS GnuCash

     
    Comments about KMyMoney as an Alternative to GnuCash
    michaelolsen
    Positive Dec 9, 2020
    0

    A powerful double entry system with the simplicity of a checkbook. Best of both worlds for personal finances. Especially helpful for Investments and the related taxes.

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    • Almost everyone thinks KMyMoney is a great GnuCash alternative.

    • KMyMoney is Free and Open SourceGnuCash is also Free and Open Source
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    Paisa - Personal Finance Manager

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    Paisa is a Personal finance manager. It builds on top of the Ledger double entry accounting tool.

    72 Paisa - Personal Finance Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Paisa - Personal Finance Manager screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for multiple currencies
    3.  Goal Tracking
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Cash Flow Analysis
    6.  Works Offline

    Paisa - Personal Finance Manager VS GnuCash

     
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    Skrooge

     25 likes
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    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.

    240 Skrooge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Accounts

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Scheduling
    3.  Financial reporting
    4.  Support for multiple currencies
    5.  Import CSV Data
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Recurring Billing
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Multiple languages

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    Fingrom

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    The goal of the solution is to create an application that is intuitive, efficient, and inclusive; to manage personal finances while ensuring that no one is left behind.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    Fingrom screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for multiple currencies
    3.  Cash Flow Analysis
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Currency Conversion
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Import CSV Data
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Goal Tracking
    11.  Portable
    12.  End-to-End Encryption

    Fingrom VS GnuCash

     
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    Akaunting

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

    107 Akaunting alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TR flagTürkiye

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Akaunting screenshot 1

    Akaunting Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Expense Tracking
    4.  Print checks

    Akaunting VS GnuCash

     
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    Frappe Books

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    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.

    40 Frappe Books alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Frappe Books Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Frappe Books VS GnuCash

     
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