LedgerSMB
by LedgerSMBLedgerSMB may suit small and mid-size businesses seeking self-hosted accounting and operational software.
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Financial management tools help with accounting, budgets, forecasts, reports and work across currencies or entities. This list helps buyers compare options for a business or personal workflow.
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 LedgerSMB | LedgerSMB may suit small and mid-size businesses seeking self-hosted accounting and operational software. | 6.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 FreeAgent | FreeAgent is aimed at small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers handling accounts, invoicing, expenses or tax administration. | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Wave | Wave may suit businesses that need to send invoices, accept online payments, and connect invoice activity with accounting. | 6.0 | $72 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 GnuCash | GnuCash suits individuals and small businesses that want desktop tools for tracking finances and accounting. | 5.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Frappe Books | Frappe Books suits small businesses seeking self-hosted accounting with inventory and sales-document tools. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 FreshBooks | It suits freelancers, solopreneurs and small businesses that need invoicing, expense tracking and time-based billing. | 5.8 | $4.60 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Zoho Books | Zoho Books suits people or businesses managing accounting tasks such as invoicing, expenses, banking, and inventory. | 5.5 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 08 GNUKhata | It may suit Indian SMEs, traders, startups, and NGOs seeking accounting and inventory tools with GST reporting. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales | 5.4 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Open Accounting | 5.3 | $0.99 a month | Free plan | Android, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
Entries are ordered by newest release first, using figures the makers publish. Nothing is scored; compare free plans, paid starting points, accounting scope and supported platforms.
LedgerSMB may suit small and mid-size businesses seeking self-hosted accounting and operational software.
FreeAgent is aimed at small businesses, accountants and bookkeepers handling accounts, invoicing, expenses or tax administration.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1Wave may suit businesses that need to send invoices, accept online payments, and connect invoice activity with accounting.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1GnuCash suits individuals and small businesses that want desktop tools for tracking finances and accounting.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+4Frappe Books suits small businesses seeking self-hosted accounting with inventory and sales-document tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5It suits freelancers, solopreneurs and small businesses that need invoicing, expense tracking and time-based billing.
Zoho Books suits people or businesses managing accounting tasks such as invoicing, expenses, banking, and inventory.
It may suit Indian SMEs, traders, startups, and NGOs seeking accounting and inventory tools with GST reporting.
QuickBooks Time may suit teams that track project work and billable time and need timesheet approvals.
Xero Expenses may suit small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers managing employee expense and mileage claims.
It is aimed at employees, approvers, auditors, and expense managers handling expense reports and related processes.
Akaunting suits businesses seeking web accounting with invoicing, receipts, inventory, bank feeds, and accountant access.
It suits small companies looking for accounting alongside purchasing, sales, inventory, and manufacturing tools.
Anaplan is presented for organizations coordinating plans across functions such as finance, sales, supply chain, HR, and retail.
It suits finance, sales, and HR teams planning and adapting across business functions.
It suits organizations looking for expense software with receipt capture, mileage reimbursement, per diem support, and custom approval levels.
Vena may suit organizations looking for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning tools on web or Windows.
It is aimed at high-growth companies, scaling enterprises, and finance teams needing connected planning, reporting, and consolidation.
Prophix One suits finance teams and leaders that need planning, forecasting, consolidation, and reporting capabilities.
Some entries include a free plan. Others make a trial available, so review the terms before moving to a paid tier.
Pricing models vary. The list includes free, freemium and paid offerings, with a paid-from field for comparison.
Some entries publish open-source code. If you plan to inspect or modify code, review its licence before adopting the tool.
The available deployment choices span web, API, Android, iOS, Windows and self-hosted setups. Match the hosting model to your workflow and control needs.
Look at core accounting alongside budgeting and forecasting. Financial reports, multi-currency support and entity consolidation may distinguish a basic ledger from a wider finance system.
Web tools suit browser-based work, while Android, iOS and Windows options support device-specific workflows. An API can connect finance data to other software, and self-hosting gives you a local deployment path.