Intuit QuickBooks Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative 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 available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Intuit QuickBooks are Frappe Books, Manager, Xero and Akaunting.

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Intuit QuickBooks alternatives are mainly Invoicing Software, but if you're looking for Personal Finance Tools or Bookkeeping Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, Mac, Free and Self-Hosted. 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 Intuit QuickBooks.
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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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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
     
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  2. 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
     
  3. 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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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  4. Xero icon
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    Cloud accounting platform for business providing invoicing, quote management, cash flow tracking, bill payments, expense claims, payroll automation, project tracking, contract management, advanced analytics, and integration with payment gateways like Stripe and GoCardless.

    209 Xero alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  5. Akaunting icon
     23 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Quicken icon
     37 likes

    Quicken is a prominent personal finance software in the United States, designed to simplify the management of your financial matters. It provides a comprehensive platform to monitor spending, maintain daily finances, and adhere to a budget.

    270 Quicken alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Quicken as an Alternative to Intuit QuickBooks
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    Accounting vs Personal Finance. I'm looking for a Quickbooks alternative because it is expensive, and Quicken doesn't offer the right features for my Small Business.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Quicken is Paid and ProprietaryIntuit QuickBooks is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Ledger icon
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    Ledger is a powerful, double-entry accounting system that is accessed from the UNIX command-line. This may put off some users, since there is no flashy UI, but for those who want unparalleled reporting access to their data there are few alternatives.

    191 Ledger alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Skrooge icon
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    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
     
  10. AccountEdge is a complete small business desktop accounting and management solution for your Mac or Windows office, with everything you need to create and track sales and purchases, run payroll, track and build inventory, bill for time, and manage contacts.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. MoneyWorks icon
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    Easy to use, flexible, and a powerful information system that won’t restrict you as your business grows in size.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Obtain a human-readable EN 16931-compliant invoice in ZUGFeRD format from a machine-readable XML file.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Mac
     
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