Alternatives · Accounting
Odoo alternatives
Odoo compared with 5 alternatives: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, Akaunting and Manager.io.
Odoo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OdooThis tool | Free plan · from $31.10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Akaunting | Free plan · from $72/yr | Yes | Web |
| Manager.io | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Odoo starts at $2.07 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Xero and Zoho Books 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 Odoo
- Free plan · from $38/mo
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly. Odoo starts at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months.
- Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- QuickBooks Online also covers payroll.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free trial · from $27/mo
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly. Odoo starts at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months.
- Odoo has a free plan. Xero does not, though it has a free trial.
- Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Xero also covers payroll.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Odoo starts at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months.
- Only Zoho Books lists a Windows app.
- Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free plan · from $72/yr
Akaunting
Open-source accounting you can host yourself or use in the cloud
- Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted. Odoo starts at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months.
- Only Odoo lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Businesses that want to own and host their accounting data
- Free plan · from $59/mo
Manager.io
Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud
- Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. Odoo starts at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months.
- Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Odoo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Odoo is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Sole traders who want full double-entry books without a subscription
Limits worth knowing in Odoo
- Odoo is a wider suite: a second app moves you to a paid plan priced per user for every app, and on paid plans Studio or several companies mean Custom.
- The advertised prices are a 12-month discount for the users first ordered; plans then renew at $31.10 or $61 a user a month, billed yearly.
- Every backend user pays, including an outside accountant and staff who log expenses; limited-access employees can be $8.90 Light Users via an advisor.
- Not included: implementation services, Odoo.sh hosting, and in-app credits for text messages and AI bill scanning.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Odoo?
The alternatives to Odoo in this directory are QuickBooks Online, Xero, Zoho Books, Akaunting and Manager.io. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Odoo.
Is there a free alternative to Odoo?
Yes. QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, Akaunting and Manager.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Odoo alternatives work on Windows?
The Odoo listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books and Manager.io list one.
Which Odoo alternatives work on macOS?
The Odoo listing does not include a macOS app. Manager.io lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.