Intuit QuickBooks AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Bookkeeping Tools

The best Bookkeeping alternative to Intuit QuickBooks is GnuCash, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks and 16 are Bookkeeping Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Bookkeeping Tool alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks are Wave, Frappe Books, Manager and Akaunting.

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  1. GnuCash icon
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    GnuCash is a versatile financial-accounting software designed for both personal and small-business use. With features like double-entry, scheduled transactions, and multi-currency support, it operates across various platforms, including Windows, Mac, and Linux, ensuring accuracy through professional principles.

    293 GnuCash alternatives

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    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
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  2. Wave icon
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    Wave makes it easy to be your own boss. Just do what you're good at, and lean on Wave's smart online software for help with invoicing, accounting and payroll.

    100 Wave alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    Comments about Wave as an Alternative to Intuit QuickBooks
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    Great ease of using, at no charge

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    Does all the same things and is free.

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    Modern, Web-based, Secure, Feature-Packed, and most of all FREE. Has option to receive online payments for industry standard processing fees.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Wave is a great Intuit QuickBooks alternative.

    • Wave is Freemium and ProprietaryIntuit QuickBooks is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Frappe Books icon
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    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
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Manager icon
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    Manager is free accounting software for Windows, Mac and Linux.

    It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with modules such as cashbook, invoicing, receivables, payables, taxes and comprehensive financial reports.

    The desktop edition is free while the cloud edition.

    208 Manager alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

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    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. ZipBooks icon
     35 likes

    Free accounting software for small businesses and accountants - Unlimited invoicing, client management, smart tagging, and payroll integration - Free QuickBooks alternative.

    131 ZipBooks alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Spiceworks
    • Asana
    • Google Drive
    • Google Apps
     
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  7. Connected Accounting is a financial services company that offers automated solutions for entrepreneurs and business owners. Their services include outsourced accounting, tax preparation, financial reporting, and business consulting.

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    • Paid
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    • Windows
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    • Online
     
  8. Kick is an AI-powered company that provides automatic bookkeeping software. This software takes over your accounting tasks, freeing up time for you to focus on other aspects of your business. The software adjusts to your business needs, auto-categorizes transactions in...

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
     
  9. AccountingSuite a powerful, all-in-one business application that combines accounting, order management and inventory into one cloud-driven platform.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  10. Smart Clerk icon
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    Smart Clerk transforms bank statements into accountant-ready documents with AI. It auto-categorizes expenses, detects vendors, and generates financial reports in seconds—eliminating manual data entry and errors. Ideal for SMBs and accounting firms.

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Cashflowy icon
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    Turn bookkeeping, taxes, and financial planning into a self-driving system that helps you actually understand your numbers, keep more money, work fewer hours, and feel in control of your finances.

    1 Cashflowy alternatives

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    • Online
     
  12. Invoice Master is an intuitive invoicing software designed for freelancers and small businesses to streamline billing and improve cash flow.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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