The Best Open Source Intuit QuickBooks AlternativesTop Budget Managers & Invoicing Software 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 25 alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks and 11 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks are Odoo, Skrooge, Akaunting and Ledger.

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Intuit QuickBooks alternatives page was last updated Feb 27, 2025
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  1. GnuCash icon

    GnuCash

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    GnuCash is personal and small-business financial-accounting software, freely licensed under the GNU GPL and available for GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows.

    284 GnuCash alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Online Banking
    2.  Bookkeeping
    3.  Account hierarchy
    4.  Double Entry Accounting
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Recurring Billing
    8.  Portable
    9.  Import CSV Data
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Bank Reconciliation
    12.  Money Tracking

    GnuCash VS Intuit QuickBooks

     

    • 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

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    Odoo, formerly known as OpenERP, is an open-source business application suite developed in Python under the AGPL license. It follows the Open Core software business model and serves a global user base of 2 million.

    217 Odoo alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    Odoo Home

    Odoo Features

    1.  Kanban Board
    2.  Property management
    3.  Warehouse management
    4.  ERP
    5.  Event management
    6.  Fleet management
    7.  Recruitment management
    8.  ERP Integration
    9.  Integration with CRMs

    Odoo VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
    Comments about Odoo as an Alternative to Intuit QuickBooks
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    Negative •Dec 2, 2020
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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 Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Intuit QuickBooks.

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

    Skrooge

     24 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.

    231 Skrooge alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Accounts

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Multiple Account support
    2.  Scheduling
    3.  Financial reporting
    4.  Support for multiple currencies
    5.  Import CSV Data
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Recurring Billing
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  No registration required
    11.  Multiple languages

    Skrooge VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
  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.

    101 Akaunting alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Akaunting screenshot 1

    Akaunting Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Expense Tracking
    4.  Print checks

    Akaunting VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
  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.

    179 Ledger alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Ledger Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Balance Sheet

    Ledger VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
  7. 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.

    37 Frappe Books alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Frappe Books screenshot 1

    Frappe Books Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Frappe Books VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
  9. 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.

    81 inoERP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • PHP
    • Oracle Database
    inoERP screenshot 1

    inoERP Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  No Coding Required
    3.  ERP

    inoERP VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
  10. 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.

    51 Fruit Credits alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Fruit Credits screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Double Entry Accounting

    Fruit Credits VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
  11. 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.

    51 Cosmic Money alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Cosmic Money screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Cash Flow Analysis
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Import CSV Data
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Currency Conversion
    9.  Multiple Account support
    10.  Expense Tracking
    11. COSMIC icon  COSMIC integration

    Cosmic Money VS Intuit QuickBooks

     

  12. EnvelopePal

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

    51 EnvelopePal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    EnvelopePal screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Import CSV Data
    4.  REST API
    5.  Export to CSV
    6.  SQLite

    EnvelopePal VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
  13. Clams icon

    Clams

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    Visualize your Sats Flow.

    51 Clams alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Docker
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Clams screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Clams VS Intuit QuickBooks

     
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