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Best Free Accounting Software in 2026
4 of the 6 accounting software ranked on listme.name match: they can be used without paying (a free plan or free version). The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
Zoho Books
A free plan for solopreneurs and micro businesses, with inventory and fixed assets on higher editions and apps for iOS and Android. Its ecosystem is strongest inside the Zoho suite.
Best for Growing businesses that want a free start
WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades
- 2
Wave
Unlimited invoices and bookkeeping on a free Starter plan, with card and bank payments that carry a fee. It does not track inventory, and payroll is a separate paid service.
Best for Freelancers and very small businesses on a budget
WebFree plan, paid upgrades
- 3
Akaunting
A free self-hosted edition with invoicing, inventory, payroll and double-entry accounts. Its Business Source License is not OSI open source, and self-hosting means running a web server.
Best for Self-hosted accounting with a web interface
WebSelf-hostedFree plan, paid upgrades
- 4
GnuCash
Free, open-source double-entry accounting that runs offline on Windows, macOS and Linux. It has no online invoicing, payments or sharing, and it asks more of the user than cloud tools.
Best for Private double-entry books on your own computer
WindowsmacOSLinuxFree and open sourceOpen source
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Hosting | Bank feeds | Inventory tracking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zoho Books | 90.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Vendor cloud | Yes | Yes |
 Wave | 88.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | Web | Vendor cloud | Yes | No |
 Akaunting | 79.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or cloud | Yes | Yes |
 GnuCash | 78.0 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Local files on your computer | No | No |