Akaunting
Self-hostable accounting software covering invoicing, expense tracking, cash flow, and client portals. Free to use, available in 50+ languages.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/akaunting/akaunting or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bench.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $80/mo ($960/yr) in subscriptions
Akaunting FAQ
Common questions
Is Akaunting free and open source?+
Akaunting is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hostable accounting software covering invoicing, expense tracking, cash flow, and client portals. Free to use, available in 50+ languages.
What paid software does Akaunting replace?+
Akaunting serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Bench, Dext, Quickbooks, Zoho Invoice, saving up to $80/month ($960/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Akaunting?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/akaunting/akaunting or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Akaunting?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Bench.