The global standard for free, modular, and open-source financial management for SMEs.
Akaunting is a high-performance, open-source accounting platform built on the Laravel framework, designed to provide small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a modern, web-based alternative to proprietary solutions like QuickBooks or Xero. Its technical architecture follows a modular 'App Store' philosophy, allowing developers to extend core functionality without modifying the base engine. By 2026, Akaunting has solidified its position as the leading self-hosted financial ecosystem, leveraging a RESTful API and a robust plugin architecture to support double-entry accounting, multi-currency transactions, and real-time financial reporting. It utilizes a PHP 8.x/MySQL stack with a Vue.js frontend, ensuring high responsiveness and ease of deployment via Docker or standard LAMP stacks. The platform's market position is unique due to its 'privacy-first' approach, enabling businesses to retain 100% data sovereignty while benefiting from cloud-native features such as automated bank feeds, customer portals, and multi-tenant management.
Uses a provider-based architecture allowing one-click installation of over 100 functional modules.
Professional, local-first accounting and ERP freeware for privacy-conscious global enterprises.
The first cloud-native suite built exclusively for professional accountants to regain control over client accounting.
The intelligent accounting platform designed for non-accountants to master Norwegian tax compliance.
Streamlined professional bookkeeping with local-first data sovereignty and hybrid remote access.
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Strict adherence to GAAP and IFRS standards with automated debit/credit entry generation.
Native support for managing multiple companies under a single installation with shared login credentials.
Dedicated secure front-end for clients to view invoices, make payments, and view statement history.
Configurable tax rules that support VAT, GST, Sales Tax, and Compound taxes.
Fully documented endpoints for CRUD operations on all financial entities.
Algorithmic matching of bank statement lines with internal ledger entries.
Manually creating and tracking invoices is time-consuming and prone to payment delays.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Auto-record payment upon completion
Managing inventory across different currencies and tax zones.
Need for transparent, audit-ready financial tracking for donors.