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Ranking free accounting software based on user reviews, features, ease of use, and suitability for small businesses and freelancers.

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Best 1 Accounting.net
Accounting.net

Accounting.net is a web-based accounting software that provides basic financial tracking and management features. It's suitable for small businesses and freelancers who need an easy-to-use, no-install...

9.0 Excellent
2 Beancount
Beancount

Beancount is a powerful, open-source accounting library that allows for detailed financial tracking and reporting. It supports complex transactions and custom rules, making it ideal for businesses wit...

8.5 Very Good
3 Xero
Xero

Xero is a leading cloud-based accounting platform known for its beautiful design, real-time collaboration, and strong bank reconciliation tools. Its invoicing features are built directly into its acco...

8.5 Very Good
4 Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct is a cloud-native financial management solution favored by mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and financial services firms, often recommended by CPA partners. It excels in complex multi-en...

8.4 Very Good
5 FreshBooks
FreshBooks

FreshBooks is a cloud-based accounting and invoicing solution designed primarily for service-based small businesses, freelancers, and agencies. Its core strength lies in an exceptionally user-friendly...

8.2 Very Good
6 Wave Accounting
Wave Accounting

Wave is a completely free, ad-supported accounting, invoicing, and receipt-scanning software designed for freelancers, solopreneurs, and micro-businesses with simple needs. Its core features include u...

8.1 Very Good
7 Zoho Books
Zoho Books

Zoho Books is a feature-rich, affordable accounting platform part of the extensive Zoho ecosystem. It automates workflows like recurring invoices, payment reminders, and bank reconciliation. Key featu...

7.6 Good
8 OpenTaps
OpenTaps

OpenTaps is an open-source accounting software that offers basic financial tracking and management features. It's ideal for small businesses and freelancers who need a simple, cost-free solution with...

7.2 Good
9 GnuCash
GnuCash

GnuCash is a free, open-source, professional-grade double-entry accounting software for desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux). It is incredibly powerful, handling invoicing, banking, stocks, income/expense...

7.2 Good
10 Compi
Compi

Compi is an open-source accounting software that offers basic financial tracking and management features. It's ideal for small businesses and freelancers who need a simple, cost-free solution with som...

6.9 Fair
11 Accounting Web
Accounting Web

Accounting Web is a web-based accounting software that provides basic financial tracking and management features. It's suitable for small businesses and freelancers who need an easy-to-use, no-install...

6.5 Fair
12 FreeAgent
FreeAgent

FreeAgent is a UK-focused cloud accounting software designed specifically for freelancers, contractors, and small service businesses. It simplifies UK tax compliance, including VAT (MTD), Self Assessm...

5.0 Average

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