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Bigcapital alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Bigcapital alternative is Manager.io (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.

Bigcapital compared with 7 alternatives: Akaunting, Manager.io, Invoice Ninja, GnuCash, LedgerSMB and 2 more.

Bigcapital is free to use. All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BigcapitalThis toolFreeFreeWeb
AkauntingFree plan · from $72/yrYesWeb
Manager.ioFree plan · from $59/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
Invoice NinjaFree plan · from $14/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
GnuCashFreeFreemacOS, Windows, Linux
LedgerSMBFreeFreeWeb
InvoicePlaneFreeFreeWeb
InvoiceShelfFreeFreeWeb

Price against what you get

Bigcapital has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Akaunting and Invoice Ninja score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessBigcapitalAkauntingManager.ioInvoice NinjaGnuCashLedgerSMBInvoicePlane

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
The full chart of accounting and invoicing tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Bigcapital

  1. Akaunting

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

    • Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted.
    • Akaunting also covers expense tracking.
    • Akaunting does not cover inventory, which Bigcapital does.

    Suits: Businesses that want to own and host their accounting data

    Akaunting vs BigcapitalAkaunting pricing and details

  2. Manager.io

    Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud

    • Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Manager.io also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Manager.io also covers expense tracking.
    • Manager.io does not cover inventory, which Bigcapital does.

    Suits: Sole traders who want full double-entry books without a subscription

    Manager.io vs BigcapitalManager.io pricing and details

  3. Invoice Ninja

    Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan

    • Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually).
    • Invoice Ninja also lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Invoice Ninja also covers time tracking, expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
    • Invoice Ninja does not cover reports, bookkeeping and inventory, which Bigcapital does.

    Suits: Freelancers with a handful of clients who want a free invoicing tool

    Invoice Ninja vs BigcapitalInvoice Ninja pricing and details

  4. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free.
    • GnuCash also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • GnuCash lists no web app, which Bigcapital has.
    • GnuCash does not cover inventory, which Bigcapital does.

    Suits: People who want to keep personal and household accounts on their own computer

    GnuCash vs BigcapitalGnuCash pricing and details

  5. LedgerSMB

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

    • LedgerSMB is free.
    • LedgerSMB also covers quotes and estimates.

    Suits: Businesses that want a double-entry ledger without a vendor subscription

    LedgerSMB vs BigcapitalLedgerSMB pricing and details

  6. InvoicePlane

    Free self-hosted invoicing for quotes, invoices and payments

    • InvoicePlane is free.
    • InvoicePlane also covers quotes and estimates.
    • InvoicePlane does not cover reports, bookkeeping and inventory, which Bigcapital does.

    Suits: Freelancers and small businesses that only need quotes and invoices

    InvoicePlane vs BigcapitalInvoicePlane pricing and details

  7. InvoiceShelf

    Open-source invoicing and expense tracking you host yourself

    • InvoiceShelf is free.
    • InvoiceShelf also covers expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
    • InvoiceShelf does not cover bookkeeping and inventory, which Bigcapital does.

    Suits: Freelancers and small agencies that bill clients regularly

    InvoiceShelf vs BigcapitalInvoiceShelf pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Bigcapital

  • Bigcapital Cloud is marked as coming soon, so the only way to run it today is to self-host.
  • Self-hosting means you handle servers, updates and backups yourself.
  • The AGPL-3.0 license has network-use source-sharing terms that apply if you modify and offer it to others.
  • The site publishes no paid plans or support tiers.
Bigcapital pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Bigcapital?

The alternatives to Bigcapital in this directory are Akaunting, Manager.io, Invoice Ninja, GnuCash, LedgerSMB, InvoicePlane and InvoiceShelf. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bigcapital.

Is there a free alternative to Bigcapital?

Yes. GnuCash, LedgerSMB, InvoicePlane and InvoiceShelf are free to use. Akaunting, Manager.io and Invoice Ninja have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Bigcapital alternatives work on Windows?

The Bigcapital listing does not include a Windows app. Manager.io, Invoice Ninja and GnuCash list one.

Which Bigcapital alternatives work on macOS?

The Bigcapital listing does not include a macOS app. Manager.io, Invoice Ninja and GnuCash list one.

When were these prices checked?

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