GnuCash Alternatives

GnuCash is described as 'Flexible accounting software for personal and small business use, GnuCash is freely available under the GNU GPL, supporting multiple OS and financial tasks' and is a very popular Budget Manager in the business & commerce category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GnuCash for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Android, iPhone and Web-based apps. The best GnuCash alternative is Money Manager Ex, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GnuCash are HomeBank, Firefly III, Actual Budget and Waterfly III.

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GnuCash alternatives are mainly Personal Finance Tools, but if you're looking for Budget Managers or Invoicing Software 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. Paisa - Personal Finance Manager icon

    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

     
  2. Manager icon

    Manager

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    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.

    194 Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Manager screenshot 1
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    Manager Features

    1.  Calendar Sync
    2.  Double Entry Accounting
    3.  Cash Flow Analysis
    4.  Support for multiple currencies
    5.  Import CSV Data
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Currency Conversion
    8. Microsoft Excel icon  Export to Excel

    Manager VS GnuCash

     
    Comments about Manager as an Alternative to GnuCash
    Most Recent Comment
    michaelolsen
    Positive Dec 9, 2020
    0

    It has a web interface that allows me to access it anywhere I have a web connection. As an independent contractor, that means I can do my books, invoices, payments, etc. on the job site instead of taking up valuable family time once I get home.

    Guest
    Positive Aug 1, 2017
    0

    Ease of use and can be customized as per usage.

    Guest
    Positive Jun 14, 2020
    0

    Overall it's very good just lack of mobile solutions for offline

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    • Most users think Manager is a great GnuCash alternative.

    • Manager is the most popular Web-based alternative to GnuCash.

    • Manager is Freemium and ProprietaryGnuCash is Free and Open Source
  4. Skrooge icon

    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.

    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

    Skrooge VS GnuCash

     
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    Quicken

    Quicken is a prominent personal finance software in the United States, designed to simplify the management of your financial matters. It provides a comprehensive platform to monitor spending, maintain daily finances, and adhere t...

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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

     
  7. Intuit QuickBooks icon

    Intuit QuickBooks

     22 likes
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    Offers accounting software with payroll, bookkeeping, invoicing, app integration, and inventory tools. Four plans cater to businesses of all sizes. Automates reconciliation and shares with accountants seamlessly. Higher tiers add project tracking.

    56 Intuit QuickBooks alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Intuit QuickBooks screenshot 1

    Intuit QuickBooks Features

    Intuit QuickBooks VS GnuCash

     

    • Intuit QuickBooks is the most popular commercial alternative to GnuCash.

    • Intuit QuickBooks is Paid and ProprietaryGnuCash is Free and Open Source
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    Quicken

     37 likes
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    Quicken is a prominent personal finance software in the United States, designed to simplify the management of your financial matters. It provides a comprehensive platform to monitor spending, maintain daily finances, and adhere to a budget.

    261 Quicken alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Quicken screenshot 1

    Quicken Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Recurring Billing
    3.  Support for multiple currencies
    4.  Cash Flow Analysis
    5.  Bank integration
    6.  Future transactions

    Quicken VS GnuCash

     
  10. Akaunting icon

    Akaunting

     21 likes
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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

     
  11. GreenStash icon

    GreenStash

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    GreenStash is a simple FOSS android app to help you plan and manage your savings goals easily and establish the habit of saving money.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    GreenStash screenshot 1
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    GreenStash screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Goal Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Expense Tracking

    GreenStash VS GnuCash

     
  12. Xero icon

    Xero

     21 likes
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    Xero is a cloud-based accounting software for managing business finances. It allows users to send quotes and invoices, monitor cash flow, and pay staff from anywhere. It is suitable for small to large businesses, supporting complex accounting processes like bill payments...

    199 Xero alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NZ flagNew Zealand

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Xero screenshot 1

    Xero VS GnuCash

     
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