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 13 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks are Odoo, Craftplan, Frappe Books and Akaunting.

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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.

    293 GnuCash alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
  2. Odoo icon
     141 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.

    232 Odoo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Odoo is Freemium and Open SourceIntuit QuickBooks is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Craftplan icon
     13 likes

    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.

    50 Craftplan alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  4. Frappe Books icon
     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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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

    118 Akaunting alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    192 Ledger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Skrooge icon
     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.

    262 Skrooge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
     
  8. SmoothLedger icon
     1 like

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
     
  9. inoERP icon
     14 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • PHP
    • Oracle Database
     
  10. Dokos icon
     1 like

    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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Cosmic Money icon
     2 likes

    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

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  12. Fruit Credits icon
     2 likes

    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.

    54 Fruit Credits alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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