Free Intuit QuickBooks AlternativesBudget 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 100 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, Fungible and Frappe Books.

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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.

    345 GnuCash alternatives

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    • Flathub
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  2. Odoo icon
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    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.

    279 Odoo alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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  3. Craftplan icon
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    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.

    69 Craftplan alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  4. Fungible icon
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    Terminal-based personal finance manager with automatic Plaid sync, CSV import, full keyboard navigation, customizable rules, asset tracking, tagging, multi-range analysis, dashboard views, trends, delta mode, AI integration, API, and local backups.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Homebrew
    • Node.JS
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  5. Frappe Books icon
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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.

    57 Frappe Books alternatives

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

    177 MoneyTool alternatives

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    • Proprietary

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  7. Manager icon
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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.

    281 Manager alternatives

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  8. Zoho Books icon
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    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.

    257 Zoho Books alternatives

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    • Kindle Fire
    • Apple TV
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  9. Wave icon
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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.

    148 Wave alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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  10. Akaunting icon
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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.

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

    117 Money+ alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
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  12. Skrooge icon
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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.

    341 Skrooge alternatives

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    • Haiku
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