Akaunting

Finance & business

Free self-hosted StandardEditorial overview
A CLOSER LOOK

What is Akaunting?

Akaunting offers browser-based bookkeeping, invoices and expense records for small businesses. Its free self-hosted Standard edition is source-available with explicit company, user and invoice limits, while paid plans and applications expand the available business functions.

Invoices

Expense records

Customer records

Financial overview

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

A one-person business within the Standard limits.

Before you choose

The BSL license restricts production use beyond the stated allowance.

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Know what you're signing up for.

Akaunting provides Standard On-Premise access on an ongoing basis. 1 company, 1 user plus 1 accountant, up to 1,000 invoices; BSL production restrictions apply. Source-available under BSL 1.1, not an unrestricted open-source license; hosting and paid apps are separate.

Source-available under BSL 1.1, not an unrestricted open-source license; hosting and paid apps are separate.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Free entry point for a small single-company setup

Invoices and expenses share a browser workspace

What to keep in mind

Strict company, user and invoice ceilings

Additional applications and expanded rights can cost extra

How to use it well

Set up the company and test a complete invoice-to-payment workflow before entering historical records. Keep expense categories consistent, and verify which functions belong to Standard versus separately sold applications before designing the bookkeeping process.

Track the invoice and user allowances as the business grows. Akaunting’s current source is available under BSL terms, so it should not be treated as unrestricted open-source software. Hosting, expanded production rights and additional applications may add costs even when the initial Standard download is free.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Akaunting free?

Akaunting provides Standard On-Premise access on an ongoing basis. 1 company, 1 user plus 1 accountant, up to 1,000 invoices; BSL production restrictions apply. Source-available under BSL 1.1, not an unrestricted open-source license; hosting and paid apps are separate.

How many companies are allowed on Standard?

The free on-premise edition allows one company, one user plus one accountant, and up to 1,000 invoices.

Is the current license unrestricted open source?

No. The BSL 1.1 license permits limited production use and includes additional restrictions.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

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