Akaunting — Finance & Accounting

What is Akaunting?

Akaunting is a free, open-source, and online accounting software designed for small businesses and freelancers. It solves the problem of managing finances — invoicing, expense tracking, and cash flow — in one place, without expensive subscriptions or hidden fees.

Who is it for?

Ideal for freelancers, one-person businesses, and small to mid-sized teams (up to 30+ users) who want full control over their bookkeeping. It is also great for accountants managing multiple clients. However, it may not suit large enterprises needing complex ERP integrations.

Real use cases

Freelancers use Akaunting to send professional invoices, track expenses by category, and monitor cash flow from any device. Small business owners automate recurring bills, manage client portals, and generate reports. Accountants leverage multi-company support and compliance features to serve clients efficiently.

• Invoicing — Create professional invoices and get paid faster with zero fees.
• Expense Tracking — Keep tabs on all bills and expenses with easy categorization.
• Cash Flow Management — Stay on top of your cash position and make smarter decisions.
• Client Portal — Share transactions and invoices with clients and accept bulk payments.
• Double-Entry Accounting — Maintain accurate books with double-entry support (Premium plans and up).
• Bank Feeds — Automatically import transactions from your bank (Premium+).
• Multi-Currency & 50+ Languages — Manage finances in multiple currencies and languages.

Akaunting pricing: from $12/mo or free (self-hosted). Billing model: Freemium.

For comparison: the median starting price in Finance & Accounting is $20/month, measured across 145 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →

Standard Cloud — $12/month or $8/month (yearly)

Best for one-person businesses. Includes 1 company, 1 user + 1 accountant, 1,000 invoices, 4 apps included, ticket support, unlimited customers/vendors/reports/products, multiple currencies. Try it free.

Premium Cloud — $36/month or $24/month (yearly)

Best for small businesses. Includes 10 companies, 10 users, 10,000 invoices, 10 apps, ticket support, plus double-entry, bank feeds, expense claims, roles & permissions, client portal. Try it free.

Elite Cloud — $84/month or $56/month (yearly)

Best for mid-sized businesses. Includes 30 companies, 30 users, 30,000 invoices, 30 apps, ticket support, plus estimates, payroll, projects, inventory, CRM, receipts, Shopify, Stripe. Try it free.

Ultimate Cloud — $218/month or $145/month (yearly)

Best for accountants. Includes unlimited companies, unlimited users, unlimited invoices, all 50+ apps, ticket support, plus budgeting, credit/debit notes, sales/purchase orders, POS, custom fields, auto-schedule reports. Try it free.

On-Premise (Self-Hosted): The Standard plan is completely free (source code available).

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