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Open-source alternatives to Bench

Bench is not described as open source on its own site. 7 of the 128 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Bench is a paid product, starting at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light). All of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Bench

  1. Akaunting

    Open-source accounting you can host yourself or use in the cloud

    • Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Akaunting has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Akaunting is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Akaunting also covers invoicing and expense tracking.
    Akaunting pricing and details

  2. 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. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Odoo has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Only Odoo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Odoo pricing and details

  3. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • GnuCash has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Bench lists a web app.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  4. Bigcapital

    Open-source accounting you host yourself, with a cloud version planned

    • Bigcapital is free. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • Bigcapital has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • Bigcapital is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Bigcapital also covers invoicing and inventory.
    Bigcapital pricing and details

  5. LedgerSMB

    Open-source double-entry accounting and ERP you install yourself

    • LedgerSMB is free. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • LedgerSMB has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • LedgerSMB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LedgerSMB also covers invoicing, inventory and quotes and estimates.
    LedgerSMB pricing and details

  6. InvoiceShelf

    Open-source invoicing and expense tracking you host yourself

    • InvoiceShelf is free. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • InvoiceShelf has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • InvoiceShelf is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InvoiceShelf also covers invoicing, expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
    InvoiceShelf pricing and details

  7. InvoicePlane

    Free self-hosted invoicing for quotes, invoices and payments

    • InvoicePlane is free. Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
    • InvoicePlane has a free plan. Bench does not.
    • InvoicePlane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InvoicePlane also covers invoicing and quotes and estimates.
    InvoicePlane pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Bench?

Yes. Akaunting, Odoo, GnuCash, Bigcapital, LedgerSMB, InvoiceShelf and InvoicePlane are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Bench open source?

Bench is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Bench: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.