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Self-hosted alternatives to Dext

The Dext listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 4 of the 66 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Dext is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Dext

  1. 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. Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
    • Odoo has a free plan. Dext does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dext lists a browser extension.
    • Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Odoo pricing and details

  2. Akaunting

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

    • Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted. Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
    • Akaunting has a free plan. Dext does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Dext lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Dext lists a browser extension.
    Akaunting pricing and details

  3. Manager.io

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

    • Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
    • Manager.io has a free plan. Dext does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Dext lists iOS and Android apps.
    Manager.io pricing and details

  4. Invoice Ninja

    Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan

    • Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
    • Invoice Ninja has a free plan. Dext does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Invoice Ninja lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Dext lists a browser extension.
    Invoice Ninja pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Dext?

Yes. Odoo, Akaunting, Manager.io and Invoice Ninja can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Dext be self-hosted?

The Dext listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 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 12, 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 Dext: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.