Akaunting
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
akaunting/akaunting · alive · ★ 9.80k · last commit 3d ago · 6 open issues
License: GPL-3.0 — Core is GPL-3.0; many apps in the marketplace (payroll, advanced reports, double-entry pack) are paid.
Good fit for SMBs and freelancers who want a clean QuickBooks-shaped UI with optional paid extensions for the gaps.
Weak at Double-entry accounting is a paid app on top of the free core — accountants may insist on the paid pack.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli quickbooks prints
the QuickBooks comparison table including Akaunting.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- QuickBooks · Small business accounting
Use the official `akaunting/akaunting` image with a MariaDB backend. QuickBooks export: from QBO, run Reports → All Reports → Profit & Loss / Balance Sheet / General Ledger; export to CSV. Akaunting's import accepts CSV for Customers, Vendors, Items, Invoices, and Bills (one-shot import per entity). Bank feeds aren't included — install the community Plaid-bridge app or import OFX/CSV statements manually.
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FAQ
Is Akaunting actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 3d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Akaunting cost to self-host?
Akaunting is free and open source under GPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5-10/mo VPS; paid apps add ~$20-50 each (one-time) for advanced features.
Which SaaS does Akaunting replace?
Akaunting is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: QuickBooks.