Akaunting
Overview
Akaunting is a free, open-source online accounting software designed specifically for small businesses and freelancers. Built with PHP on the Laravel framework, it provides a complete accounting solution including double-entry bookkeeping, invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting. Akaunting can be self-hosted on your own server or used through their cloud platform.
Key Features
- Double-Entry Accounting: Complete chart of accounts with double-entry bookkeeping
- Invoicing: Create and send professional invoices with automated payment reminders
- Expense Tracking: Record and categorize expenses, attach receipts and documents
- Bank Reconciliation: Import bank statements and reconcile accounts
- Financial Reports: Balance sheet, profit & loss, cash flow statement, trial balance
- Multi-Currency: Support for multiple currencies with automatic exchange rates
- Tax Management: Configure tax rates, generate tax reports and returns
- Module Marketplace: Extend functionality with free and premium modules
- Multi-User: Role-based access for team members and accountants
- REST API: Full API for integrations with other business tools
License
Akaunting is released under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPL-3.0), making it completely free and open-source software.
Platforms
- Self-hosted (PHP/Laravel web server)
- Cloud-hosted account (akaunting.com)
- Docker deployment