Open Source GnuCash Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to GnuCash for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best open source Linux alternative is MoneyManager Ex. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GnuCash and many of them are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to GnuCash are HomeBank, Actual Budget, KMyMoney and Paisa - Personal Finance Manager.

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GnuCash alternatives are mainly Personal Finance Tools, but if you're looking for Budget Managers or Bookkeeping Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, iPad + Bookkeeping, Online, Android + Open Source, iPad, iPhone and Linux + Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GnuCash.
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  1. MoneyManager Ex icon

    MoneyManager Ex

     91 likes

    MoneyManager Ex is a free, open-source, cross-platform, easy-to-use personal finance software. It primarily helps organize one's finances and keeps track of where, when and how the money goes. It is also a great tool to get a bird's eye view of your financial worth.

    265 MoneyManager Ex alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Android
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • iPhone
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    Comments about MoneyManager Ex as an Alternative to GnuCash
    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive
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    Supports online exchange rates out-of-the-box; multiple attachments in transactions; cryptocurrencies. Custom fields are there. User-friendly interface and editing. Clear division into categories, payees/payers and bank accounts.

    Guest
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    Export/Import to CSV, Open (SQLite and Luna - reports).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks MoneyManager Ex is a great GnuCash alternative.

    • MoneyManager Ex is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to GnuCash.

    • MoneyManager Ex is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GnuCash.

    • MoneyManager Ex is Free and Open SourceGnuCash is also Free and Open Source
  2. HomeBank icon

    HomeBank

     142 likes

    Open-source accounting software for personal finance and budgeting, featuring multi-platform compatibility, comprehensive analysis tools, recurring transactions, detailed reports, and support for multiple languages and export formats.

    266 HomeBank alternatives

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    Comments about HomeBank as an Alternative to GnuCash
    Deividas Losikov
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    GnuCash is a business accounting software, and HomeBank is a personal finance tracking.

    intp
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    0

    HomeBank is a more appropriate alternative to Quicken as it's for personal finances. QuickBooks is for business.

    Aleksandr Dikov
    Negative
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    HomeBank can't transfer money between accounts with different currencies. Therefore, all exchange rates are there only to display grand total.

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    • Most users think HomeBank is a great GnuCash alternative.

    • HomeBank is Free and Open SourceGnuCash is also Free and Open Source
  4. Actual Budget icon

    Actual Budget

     29 likes

    Actual is an personal finance tracker with a powerful budgeting system. Only budget money that you have and see exactly how much you're saving each month. Track all your accounts in one place.

    96 Actual Budget alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  5. KMyMoney icon

    KMyMoney

     47 likes

    KMyMoney is a cross-platform personal finance manager built on KDE frameworks technologies for your desktop and notebook environment. It enables users to keep careful track of their personal finances by providing a broad array of financial features and tools.

    221 KMyMoney alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Haiku
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    michaelolsen
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    A powerful double entry system with the simplicity of a checkbook. Best of both worlds for personal finances. Especially helpful for Investments and the related taxes.

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    • Almost everyone thinks KMyMoney is a great GnuCash alternative.

    • KMyMoney is Free and Open SourceGnuCash is also Free and Open Source
  7. Frappe Books icon

    Frappe Books

     13 likes

    From the makers of ERPNext, Frappe Books simplifies invoicing, billing, and accounting for freelancers and small business owners. Create professional invoices, generate beautiful PDFs and send them to your customers.

    44 Frappe Books alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  9. Skrooge icon

    Skrooge

     25 likes

    Skrooge allows you to manage your personal finances, powered by KDE 4.x. Thanks to its many features, it is one of the most powerful way to enter, follow, and analyze your expenses.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Haiku
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  10. Akaunting icon

    Akaunting

     23 likes

    From invoicing to expense tracking to accounting, Akaunting has all the tools you need to manage your money online, for free.

    115 Akaunting alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    ezBookkeeping

     5 likes

    ezBookkeeping is a lightweight, self-hosted personal finance app with a user-friendly interface and powerful bookkeeping features. It's easy to deploy, and you can start it with just one single Docker command.

    53 ezBookkeeping alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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    Grisbi

     20 likes

    Grisbi is a personal accounting application running under GNU/Linux and Windows, released under the GPL licence.

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    • Mac
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    Fingrom

     6 likes

    The goal of the solution is to create an application that is intuitive, efficient, and inclusive; to manage personal finances while ensuring that no one is left behind.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • AppImageHub
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  14. FrontAccounting icon

    FrontAccounting

     20 likes

    FrontAccounting is a simple, but powerful, system for the entire ERP chain and covers:

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Apache HTTP Server
    • PHP
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