Intuit QuickBooks AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Bookkeeping Tools

The best Bookkeeping alternative to Intuit QuickBooks is GnuCash, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks and 15 are Bookkeeping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Bookkeeping Tool alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks are Wave, Frappe Books, Manager and Akaunting.

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  1. GnuCash icon

    GnuCash

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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.

    290 GnuCash alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
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    • Most users think GnuCash is a great Intuit QuickBooks alternative.

    • GnuCash is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Intuit QuickBooks.

    • GnuCash is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Intuit QuickBooks.

    • GnuCash is Free and Open SourceIntuit QuickBooks is Paid and Proprietary
    • GnuCash is Privacy focusedIntuit QuickBooks is not according to our users
  2. Wave icon

    Wave

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Comments about Wave as an Alternative to Intuit QuickBooks
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    Great ease of using, at no charge

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    Does all the same things and is free.

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    Modern, Web-based, Secure, Feature-Packed, and most of all FREE. Has option to receive online payments for industry standard processing fees.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Wave is a great Intuit QuickBooks alternative.

    • Wave is Freemium and ProprietaryIntuit QuickBooks is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Frappe Books icon

    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.

    43 Frappe Books alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. 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.

    206 Manager alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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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.

    114 Akaunting alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. ZipBooks icon

    ZipBooks

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Spiceworks
    • Asana
    • Google Drive
    • Google Apps
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  9. Connected Accounting icon

    Connected Accounting

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    Connected Accounting is a financial services company that offers automated solutions for entrepreneurs and business owners. Their services include outsourced accounting, tax preparation, financial reporting, and business consulting.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  10. Kick Bookkeeping icon

    Kick Bookkeeping

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    Kick is an AI-powered company that provides automatic bookkeeping software. This software takes over your accounting tasks, freeing up time for you to focus on other aspects of your business. The software adjusts to your business needs, auto-categorizes transactions in...

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. AccountingSuite

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    AccountingSuite a powerful, all-in-one business application that combines accounting, order management and inventory into one cloud-driven platform.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Smart Clerk

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    Smart Clerk transforms bank statements into accountant-ready documents with AI. It auto-categorizes expenses, detects vendors, and generates financial reports in seconds—eliminating manual data entry and errors. Ideal for SMBs and accounting firms.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  13. Invoice Master icon

    Invoice Master

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    Invoice Master is an intuitive invoicing software designed for freelancers and small businesses to streamline billing and improve cash flow.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    Managing your bookkeeping will be a breeze
     
  14. PayStorm icon

    PayStorm

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    PayStorm automates accounts receivable management through advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. The platform analyzes payment patterns immediately after connecting to your accounting system and uses ML-powered risk analysis to identify problematic...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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