Alternatives · Accounting
Akaunting alternatives
Akaunting compared with 6 alternatives: Manager.io, Odoo, Wave, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online and 1 more.
Akaunting has a free plan. Paid plans start at $72 per year, self-hosted. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AkauntingThis tool | Free plan · from $72/yr | Yes | Web |
| Manager.io | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Odoo | Free plan · from $31.10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ZipBooks | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Akaunting starts at $6 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Odoo.
Zoho Books and QuickBooks Online score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Akaunting
- Free plan · from $59/mo
Manager.io
Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud
- Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
- Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Akaunting is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Sole traders who want full double-entry books without a subscription
- Free plan · from $31.10/mo
Odoo
Business app suite whose Accounting app is free when used on its own
- Odoo starts at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months. Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
- Only Odoo lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Businesses that want full double-entry accounting free for any number of users
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly. Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
- Only Wave lists iOS and Android apps.
- Akaunting is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Wave also covers payroll.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
- Only Zoho Books lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Akaunting is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free plan · from $38/mo
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly. Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
- Only QuickBooks Online lists iOS and Android apps.
- Akaunting is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- QuickBooks Online also covers payroll.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free plan · from $15/mo
ZipBooks
Browser-based invoicing and bookkeeping with a free starter plan
- ZipBooks starts at $15 per month, billed monthly. Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
- Akaunting is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ZipBooks also covers time tracking.
Suits: Freelancers who want free invoicing with basic books
Limits worth knowing in Akaunting
- The free self-hosted edition and Standard Cloud lack double-entry reports and bank feeds; those come from Premium Cloud or as paid apps.
- Self-hosted plans include no apps at all; Elite and Ultimate On-Premise cost $168 and $684 a year before any apps.
- Payroll, inventory, projects and estimates need Elite Cloud or separate app purchases on lower plans.
- The free self-hosted edition is supported only through the community forum; ticket support comes with the paid plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Akaunting?
The alternatives to Akaunting in this directory are Manager.io, Odoo, Wave, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online and ZipBooks. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Akaunting.
Is there a free alternative to Akaunting?
Yes. Manager.io, Odoo, Wave, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online and ZipBooks have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Akaunting alternatives work on Windows?
The Akaunting listing does not include a Windows app. Manager.io and Zoho Books list one.
Which Akaunting alternatives work on macOS?
The Akaunting listing does not include a macOS app. Manager.io lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.