Free open-source online accounting software for small businesses

Best for: Minimal but functional at $8/mo: 1 company, basic invoicing, multi-currency
Best for: practical choice for small businesses: double-entry, bank feeds, roles & permissions, client portal at $24/mo (annual)
Best for: For growing businesses: adds payroll, inventory, CRM, projects, Shopify/Stripe
Best for: For accountants and multi-company management: unlimited everything + all apps including POS, budgeting, purchase orders
Akaunting Cloud offers 4 tiers: Standard ($8/mo annual), Premium ($24/mo annual), Elite ($56/mo annual), Ultimate ($145/mo annual). Annual billing gives 4 months free (~33% savings). App-based architecture: higher plans include more apps unlocked. Free self-hosted version available separately. All plans have a free trial.
Minimal but functional at $8/mo: 1 company, basic invoicing, multi-currency. Good for freelancers. No double-entry or bank feeds: upgrade to Premium for serious accounting.
The practical choice for small businesses: double-entry, bank feeds, roles & permissions, client portal at $24/mo (annual). 10 companies and users covers most small business needs.
For growing businesses: adds payroll, inventory, CRM, projects, Shopify/Stripe. At $56/mo (annual) it's very competitive vs QuickBooks ($65+/mo).
For accountants and multi-company management: unlimited everything + all apps including POS, budgeting, purchase orders. At $145/mo it's compelling for firms managing multiple clients.
76% below the accounting average
Akaunting is an open-source accounting platform with competitive cloud pricing. Premium at $24/mo (annual) delivers double-entry and bank feeds: rivaling QuickBooks and Wave at lower cost. The app marketplace model is flexible. Best for small to mid-sized businesses needing multi-company support.
small businesses wanting free accounting
Which plan fits you
Akaunting is an open-source accounting platform with competitive cloud pricing. Premium at $24/mo (annual) delivers double-entry and bank feeds: rivaling QuickBooks and Wave at lower cost. The app marketplace model is flexible. Best for small to mid-sized businesses needing multi-company support.
ComparEdge is tracking Akaunting pricing: Change Detected
Complete pricing overhaul: self-hosted free model replaced by cloud-only subscription tiers
How does Akaunting pricing compare?
See how Akaunting's 4 pricing plans stack up against similar Accounting tools.