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Open-source alternatives to Refrens

Refrens 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.

Refrens has a free plan. Paid plans start at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective). 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 Refrens

  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. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Odoo also covers reports.
    • Refrens also covers sales pipeline, inventory and quotes and estimates.
    Odoo vs RefrensOdoo pricing and details

  2. Bigcapital

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

    • Bigcapital is free. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Refrens lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Bigcapital is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Bigcapital also covers reports.
    Bigcapital pricing and details

  3. LedgerSMB

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

    • LedgerSMB is free. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Refrens lists iOS and Android apps.
    • LedgerSMB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LedgerSMB also covers reports.
    LedgerSMB pricing and details

  4. Akaunting

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

    • Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Refrens lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Akaunting is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Akaunting also covers reports.
    Akaunting pricing and details

  5. InvoiceShelf

    Open-source invoicing and expense tracking you host yourself

    • InvoiceShelf is free. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Refrens lists iOS and Android apps.
    • InvoiceShelf is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InvoiceShelf also covers reports.
    InvoiceShelf pricing and details

  6. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Refrens lists a web app.
    • Only Refrens lists iOS and Android apps.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  7. InvoicePlane

    Free self-hosted invoicing for quotes, invoices and payments

    • InvoicePlane is free. Refrens starts at ₹8,900 per year, excl. GST (₹742 a month effective).
    • Only Refrens lists iOS and Android apps.
    • InvoicePlane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Refrens also covers sales pipeline, bookkeeping, expense tracking and inventory.
    InvoicePlane pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Refrens?

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

Is Refrens open source?

Refrens is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 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 Refrens: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.