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Overview

Manager.io is accounting software for small businesses, providing tools for invoicing, inventory management, payments, and financial reporting. It supports desktop installation for self-hosted use and a cloud edition for online access. The software emphasizes modular activation of features and data storage in separate business files for privacy.

Key Features

Sales Invoices - Create, manage recurring invoices, monitor status, and apply discounts or credit allocations.
Purchase Invoices - Handle supplier invoices, goods receipts, purchase orders, and inventory tracking.
Payments - Record payments to suppliers or from customers, assigning to expense accounts.
Reports - Generate financial reports, customer/supplier statements, budgets, and custom reports.
Batch Operations - Perform batch create, update, delete, and view functions on records.
Attachments - Attach and organize supporting documents with folders.
Users and Permissions - Manage user accounts with role-based access for specific businesses.
Inventory Management - Track inventory via purchase receipts, goods invoices, and sales orders.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Desktop Edition	Free	Full self-hosted accounting features for Windows, Mac, Linux.
Cloud Edition	Subscription (details on site)	Online access, customer support, multi-user access.

Platforms & Requirements

Desktop edition runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with data stored in local .manager files. Cloud edition is web-based. No native mobile apps; small screen usage supported via responsive design.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Batch import/export via CSV
HTML code in fields
Custom reports export
Email statements and invoices
Payment recording for banks
Attachment storage
Limited RESTful API access

Alternatives

App	Difference
Wave	Fully cloud-based and free for basic invoicing, but lacks desktop version and advanced inventory.
GnuCash	Free open-source desktop app with double-entry accounting, but no cloud option or built-in invoicing modules.
FreshBooks	Cloud-focused for freelancers with time tracking, priced per user without free tier.
Xero	Cloud accounting with strong bank feeds and payroll, subscription-only from New Zealand.

Reputation

Manager.io is rated 4.8/5 on Capterra, praised for its free desktop version, simplicity, and comprehensive features without ongoing costs. Users appreciate modular design and privacy-focused data storage. Criticisms include limited API for advanced reporting and steeper learning for complex setups.

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