Akaunting

Active

Country: United Kingdom (GB)
Developer: Akaunting (United Kingdom)
Pricing: Free (open-source) with paid apps and subscriptions
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Web, Linux, Windows, macOS

Indexes

Invoice/Freelance Billing

Overview

Akaunting is an online accounting software for small businesses and freelancers, offering tools for invoicing, expense tracking, and financial management via double-entry bookkeeping. It supports self-hosted (On-Premise) installations with free standard plan and source code access, alongside a cloud-hosted option. Users can extend functionality through over 100 installable apps from the App Store.

Key Features

Double-Entry Accounting - Chart of Accounts, Balance Sheet, General Ledger, Trial Balance.
Inventory Management - Stock, warehouses, groups, variants, adjustments, transfer orders.
Projects - Task organization, team collaboration, time tracking, milestones.
Payroll - Multiple pay calendars, payroll processing, print-ready payslips.
CRM - Customer journey tracking, leads, pipelines management.
Expense Claims - Employee expense management, review, approval.
Roles and Permissions - Customizable user roles with feature-specific access controls.
App Store - Installation of over 100 apps for customization.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Standard (On-Premise)	Free	Core accounting features, self-hosted, source code access.
App Subscriptions	Monthly/Yearly	Installed apps with active status, renewal dates.
Cloud (app.akaunting.com)	Subscription-based	Hosted invoicing, reports, expense tracking.

Platforms & Requirements

Web-based SaaS accessible via app.akaunting.com on any browser. On-Premise version self-hosted on Linux, Windows, or macOS servers. Requires PHP and MySQL; API key needed for app store access.

Integrations & Ecosystem

App Store (100+ apps)
API access
On-Premise app installations
Payment gateways (via apps)
Import/export capabilities

Alternatives

App	Difference
Invoice Ninja	Focuses primarily on invoicing with time tracking, less emphasis on full accounting modules.
Wave	Completely free cloud-only service without self-hosting option.
FreshBooks	Paid SaaS targeted at freelancers with stronger client portal features.
Zoho Books	Part of Zoho ecosystem with broader CRM and automation integrations.

Reputation

Akaunting is recognized for its free open-source model and extensive app ecosystem, appealing to small businesses seeking customizable self-hosted accounting. Users praise the double-entry system and feature breadth but note occasional complexity in app management and permissions setup. Active community support via help center and discussions contributes to its ongoing development.

Sources (10)