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Indie alternatives to Xero
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Xero does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaunting | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| Manager | Free plan | – | Yes | Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Self-hosted |
| FreeAgent | Paid | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
2. Manager
Accounting software for small businesses, desktop or cloud
Manager is accounting software for small businesses with invoicing, bookkeeping, inventory, payroll and reports. A free desktop edition is available alongside server and cloud editions.
Free plan · Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, Self-hosted · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Xero?
Yes. 2 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Akaunting and Manager.
Is there an open-source alternative to Xero?
Akaunting is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Xero?
Yes: Akaunting and Manager can run on your own server.
Which Xero alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Manager. On Windows: Manager. On Linux: Manager. On iPhone and iPad: FreeAgent. On Android: FreeAgent.
What makes these alternatives to Xero “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Xero.
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