Alternatives · Accounting
LedgerSMB alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best LedgerSMB alternative for most people is Odoo (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of accounting and invoicing tools. It's also the best free one.
LedgerSMB compared with 5 alternatives: GnuCash, Manager.io, Akaunting, Odoo and Bigcapital.
LedgerSMB is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LedgerSMBThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| GnuCash | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Manager.io | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Akaunting | Free plan · from $72/yr | Yes | Web |
| Odoo | Free plan · from $31.10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Bigcapital | Free | Free | Web |
Price against what you get
LedgerSMB has no paid plan and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Akaunting and Odoo 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 LedgerSMB
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 LedgerSMB has.
- GnuCash does not cover inventory and quotes and estimates, which LedgerSMB does.
Suits: People who want to keep personal and household accounts on their own computer
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 and quotes and estimates, which LedgerSMB does.
Suits: Sole traders who want full double-entry books without a subscription
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 and quotes and estimates, which LedgerSMB does.
Suits: Businesses that want to own and host their accounting data
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.
- Odoo also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Odoo also covers expense tracking.
- Odoo does not cover inventory and quotes and estimates, which LedgerSMB does.
Suits: Businesses that want full double-entry accounting free for any number of users
Bigcapital
Open-source accounting you host yourself, with a cloud version planned
- Bigcapital is free.
- Bigcapital does not cover quotes and estimates, which LedgerSMB does.
Suits: Small businesses that want to own their accounting data and server
Limits worth knowing in LedgerSMB
- You install and run it yourself; the project lists a Debian and Fedora installer, Docker images and release archives.
- Free community support only covers releases under active support; version 1.12 reaches end of life on Dec 14, 2026.
- Paid support is available from outside professionals, not published as plans by the project.
- Version 1.13, the current stable release, has community support until Oct 4, 2027.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to LedgerSMB?
The alternatives to LedgerSMB in this directory are GnuCash, Manager.io, Akaunting, Odoo and Bigcapital. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with LedgerSMB.
Is there a free alternative to LedgerSMB?
Yes. GnuCash and Bigcapital are free to use. Manager.io, Akaunting and Odoo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which LedgerSMB alternatives work on Windows?
The LedgerSMB listing does not include a Windows app. GnuCash and Manager.io list one.
Which LedgerSMB alternatives work on macOS?
The LedgerSMB listing does not include a macOS app. GnuCash and Manager.io 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.