books
The premium Open Source alternative to QuickBooks Online
🎯 Best for:Small businesses requiring standard accounting features
What is books?
A self-hosted accounting suite designed for double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting. It provides a web-based interface for managing ledgers, bank reconciliations, and tax calculations without recurring fees.
Tech Stack
TypeScriptFinance & Accounting
Why books?
- • Double-entry system
- • No monthly fees
- • Privacy focused
Limitations
- • No automatic bank feeds
- • Manual tax updates
- • Limited integrations
3/6/2026
Last Update
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Forks
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Issues
AGPL-3.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on QuickBooks Online)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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