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 many of them is free so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks are Odoo, Wave, MoneyTool and Frappe Books.

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Intuit QuickBooks alternatives are mainly Personal Finance Tools, but if you're looking for Invoicing Software 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

    GnuCash

     398 likes

    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.

    293 GnuCash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • 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. Odoo icon

    Odoo

     140 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.

    226 Odoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Odoo as an Alternative to Intuit QuickBooks
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    Quickbooks had a cleaner interface and did more accounting tasks than Odoo

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Odoo is a great Intuit QuickBooks alternative.

    • Odoo is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Intuit QuickBooks.

    • Odoo is Freemium and Open SourceIntuit QuickBooks is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Wave icon

    Wave

     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.

    100 Wave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Does all the same things and is free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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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    Wave icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Wave is a great Intuit QuickBooks alternative.

    • Wave is Freemium and ProprietaryIntuit QuickBooks is Paid and Proprietary
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    Zoho Books

    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...

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    MoneyTool

     8 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  7. Frappe Books icon

    Frappe Books

     13 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.

    44 Frappe Books alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Manager

     46 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.

    208 Manager alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

     23 likes

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

    115 Akaunting alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    Zoho Books

     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.

    215 Zoho Books alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Kindle Fire
    • Apple TV
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  12. ZipBooks icon

    ZipBooks

     35 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Spiceworks
    • Asana
    • Google Drive
    • Google Apps
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    Ledger

     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.

    191 Ledger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Skrooge

     25 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
    Accounts
     
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    Money+

     3 likes

    Track your expenses using Google Sheet. Only Money+ stores all your financial data in Google Sheets with a convenient dashboard for analytics.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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