Accounting & Invoicing
Akaunting
Open-source accounting — free self-hosted core, paid cloud and modules.
3.9· 27 reviews· via CapterraFounded 2017 · Istanbul, Turkey
What is Akaunting?
Akaunting is open-source accounting software for small businesses and freelancers. Its self-hosted core is free, with paid cloud hosting and an app marketplace of modules that add features like payroll, inventory, and advanced reporting.
Best known for: Free, open-source self-hosted accounting software
Key features
- Open-source, free self-hosted core
- Invoicing and expense tracking
- Bank and payment integrations
- App marketplace of modules
- Multi-currency and multi-company
- Client and vendor portals
Who Akaunting is best for
- Cost-conscious businesses willing to self-host for free
- Developers wanting an open-source, extensible ledger
- Multi-company operators needing several entities under one plan
Ideal team: Budget-focused small businesses and technically capable users who can self-host or want cheap cloud.
Akaunting pricing
Free (Self-Hosted)
$0
- Open-source core
- Invoicing & accounting
- You host it
Standard Cloud
$12/per org / mo
- Hosted cloud (no self-hosting)
- 1 company
- 1 user + accountant
Popular
Premium Cloud
$36/per org / mo
- Cloud hosting + modules
- 10 companies
- 10 users
Elite Cloud
$84/per org / mo
- Highest limits & support
- 30 companies
- 30 users
Costs to watch before you commit
- Free self-hosted core requires your own server, setup, updates, and security.
- Many features (payroll, extra modules) are paid add-on apps sold separately.
- Cloud plans cap companies/users/invoices — overages force a tier upgrade.
- Cloud prices shown are a limited 30%-off Summer Sale; plans renew at the regular ~$12/$36/$84 per month.
Top Akaunting alternatives
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