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Open-source alternatives to Manager.io

Manager.io 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.

Manager.io has a free plan. Paid plans start at $59 per month, billed monthly. 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 Manager.io

  1. Akaunting

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

    • Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted. Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Akaunting is open source, according to its own site.
    Akaunting vs Manager.ioAkaunting pricing and details

  2. Bigcapital

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

    • Bigcapital is free. Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Bigcapital is open source, according to its own site.
    • Bigcapital also covers inventory.
    Bigcapital vs Manager.ioBigcapital pricing and details

  3. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free. Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Manager.io lists a web app.
    • GnuCash is open source, according to its own site.
    • Manager.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    GnuCash vs Manager.ioGnuCash pricing and details

  4. InvoicePlane

    Free self-hosted invoicing for quotes, invoices and payments

    • InvoicePlane is free. Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • InvoicePlane is open source, according to its own site.
    • InvoicePlane also covers quotes and estimates.
    InvoicePlane vs Manager.ioInvoicePlane pricing and details

  5. InvoiceShelf

    Open-source invoicing and expense tracking you host yourself

    • InvoiceShelf is free. Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • InvoiceShelf is open source, according to its own site.
    • InvoiceShelf also covers quotes and estimates.
    InvoiceShelf vs Manager.ioInvoiceShelf pricing and details

  6. LedgerSMB

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

    • LedgerSMB is free. Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • LedgerSMB is open source, according to its own site.
    • LedgerSMB also covers inventory and quotes and estimates.
    LedgerSMB vs Manager.ioLedgerSMB pricing and details

  7. 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. Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly.
    • Only Odoo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Odoo is open source, according to its own site.
    Odoo vs Manager.ioOdoo pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Manager.io?

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

Is Manager.io open source?

Manager.io is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 17, 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 Manager.io: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.