Akaunting
Free Accounting Software for Small Businesses.
Overview
Akaunting is a free and open-source accounting platform that helps small businesses manage their finances. It includes features for invoicing, expense tracking, and reporting. It also offers a client portal where clients can view their invoices and make payments.
✨ Key Features
- Invoicing
- Expense Tracking
- Client Portal
- Reporting
- Open Source
- App Store for Extensions
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Completely free and open-source
- Ability to self-host for data sovereignty
- Highly customizable for developers
Unique Value: Provides full control and ownership over your financial data with a powerful, free, and open-source accounting platform.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating and sending professional invoices to clients.
- Allowing clients to view their transaction history and pay invoices online.
- Managing basic bookkeeping for a small business or freelance practice.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Accounting firms that need practice management or advanced collaboration features.
- Businesses that require robust, dedicated client portal features beyond invoicing.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a self-hosting option not available with SaaS solutions like Wave or QuickBooks. More focused on pure accounting than broader ERPs like Odoo.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Self-hosted version is free. Cloud version has limitations.
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