The Best Open Source Intuit QuickBooks AlternativesTop Budget Managers & Bookkeeping Tools like Intuit QuickBooks

The best open source alternative to Intuit QuickBooks is GnuCash. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks and 12 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks are Odoo, Frappe Books, Akaunting and Ledger.

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Intuit QuickBooks alternatives are mainly Personal Finance Tools, but if you're looking for Budget Managers or CRM Systems you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, Free, 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

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • 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
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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.

    223 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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    Quickbooks had a cleaner interface and did more accounting tasks than Odoo

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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. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Akaunting

     22 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.

    114 Akaunting alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  6. Ledger icon

    Ledger

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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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.

    254 Skrooge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
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  9. SmoothLedger icon

    SmoothLedger

     1 like
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    Free, privacy-focused financial tools for freelancers: Invoice, Payslip, and Quotation generators with no sign-up required.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    home page
     
  10. inoERP icon

    inoERP

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    inoERP is an open source php based enterprise management system. The ERP systems contain all the required modules for running any small to mid-size businesses. The features are very similar to Oracle R12/ Fusion Application and SAP. It also contains a light weight CMS which sea.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • PHP
    • Oracle Database
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    Dokos

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    Open-source ERP and business management platform based on ERPNext, specifically adapted for European businesses. Features accounting, CRM, e-commerce, project management, and compliance with French/EU regulations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Dashboard
     
  12. Cosmic Money icon

    Cosmic Money

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    A simple and intuitive money manager designed for the COSMIC desktop environment. Easily track expenses, manage budgets, and monitor financial health all in one place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. Fruit Credits icon

    Fruit Credits

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    Fruit Credits is a double-entry accounting app that provides a quick and friendly way to log transactions and track your finances. Based on the venerable command-line tool hledger, it stores all your transactions in a readable, editable text file.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. EnvelopePal

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    A smart envelope budgeting web application that helps you save money and reach your financial goals with style.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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