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Open-source alternatives to Xledger

Xledger 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.

Xledger's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 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 Xledger

  1. Odoo

    Business app suite whose Accounting app is free when used on its own

    • Odoo has a free plan. Xledger does not.
    • Only Odoo lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Odoo also covers invoicing.
    Odoo vs XledgerOdoo pricing and details

  2. Bigcapital

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

    • Bigcapital has a free plan. Xledger does not.
    • Bigcapital is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Bigcapital also covers invoicing.
    • Xledger also covers workflow automation, expense tracking and dashboards.
    Bigcapital pricing and details

  3. Akaunting

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

    • Akaunting has a free plan. Xledger does not.
    • Akaunting is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Akaunting also covers invoicing.
    • Xledger also covers workflow automation, inventory and dashboards.
    Akaunting pricing and details

  4. LedgerSMB

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

    • LedgerSMB has a free plan. Xledger does not.
    • LedgerSMB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LedgerSMB also covers invoicing and quotes and estimates.
    • Xledger also covers workflow automation, expense tracking and dashboards.
    LedgerSMB pricing and details

  5. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash has a free plan. Xledger does not.
    • Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Xledger lists a web app.
    • GnuCash is open source, according to its own site.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  6. InvoiceShelf

    Open-source invoicing and expense tracking you host yourself

    • InvoiceShelf has a free plan. Xledger does not.
    • InvoiceShelf is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InvoiceShelf also covers invoicing and quotes and estimates.
    • Xledger also covers workflow automation, bookkeeping, inventory and dashboards.
    InvoiceShelf pricing and details

  7. InvoicePlane

    Free self-hosted invoicing for quotes, invoices and payments

    • InvoicePlane has a free plan. Xledger does not.
    • InvoicePlane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InvoicePlane also covers invoicing and quotes and estimates.
    • Xledger also covers workflow automation, reports, bookkeeping, expense tracking, inventory and dashboards.
    InvoicePlane pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Xledger?

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

Is Xledger open source?

Xledger 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 Xledger: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.