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Open-source alternatives to Zoho Invoice

Zoho Invoice 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.

Zoho Invoice is free to use. 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 Zoho Invoice

  1. Akaunting

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

    • Akaunting starts at $72 per year, self-hosted. Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • Akaunting is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Akaunting also covers bookkeeping.
    Akaunting pricing and details

  2. 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. Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Odoo also covers bookkeeping.
    Odoo pricing and details

  3. InvoiceShelf

    Open-source invoicing and expense tracking you host yourself

    • InvoiceShelf is free. Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • InvoiceShelf is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InvoiceShelf also covers quotes and estimates.
    InvoiceShelf pricing and details

  4. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free. Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Only GnuCash lists a Linux app.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists a web app.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS and Android apps.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  5. Bigcapital

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

    • Bigcapital is free. Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • Bigcapital is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Bigcapital also covers bookkeeping and inventory.
    Bigcapital pricing and details

  6. LedgerSMB

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

    • LedgerSMB is free. Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • LedgerSMB is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • LedgerSMB also covers bookkeeping, inventory and quotes and estimates.
    LedgerSMB pricing and details

  7. InvoicePlane

    Free self-hosted invoicing for quotes, invoices and payments

    • InvoicePlane is free. Zoho Invoice is free.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • InvoicePlane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • InvoicePlane also covers quotes and estimates.
    InvoicePlane pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Zoho Invoice?

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

Is Zoho Invoice open source?

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