# Akaunting vs LedgerSMB

| Attribute | Akaunting | LedgerSMB |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.4 (62% (medium)) | 54.6 (48% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 81 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 570 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A web-based platform for managing business finances, creating and tracking invoices, and monitoring expenses. It is indexed under Accounting Software.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What is Akaunting?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Akaunting offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $72 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://akaunting.com/plans-on-premise","question":"Is Akaunting free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Akaunting. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What platforms does Akaunting support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Akaunting can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"Can Akaunting be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Akaunting, including Shopify, Stripe, Bank Feeds and PayPal. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What does Akaunting integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Akaunting. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Akaunting not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://akaunting.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Akaunting have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"Free, open-source web-based double-entry accounting and ERP system. Features invoicing, inventory management, project tracking, and customizable PDF/HTML output. It is indexed under Accounting Software.","source":"https://ledgersmb.org","question":"What is LedgerSMB?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"LedgerSMB is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://ledgersmb.org","question":"Is LedgerSMB free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to LedgerSMB. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://ledgersmb.org","question":"What platforms does LedgerSMB support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. LedgerSMB can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://ledgersmb.org","question":"Can LedgerSMB be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Online accounting software that helps businesses manage finances, send and collect invoices, and monitor spending. | LedgerSMB is an open-source ERP application that helps businesses manage core accounting operations, invoice customers, and track inventory from a single integrated interface. It emphasizes independence from vendor lock-in while maintaining support for multiple currencies and complex business processes. |
| features.capabilities | `{"inventory":true,"api_access":"full","bank_feeds":"manual_import","deployment":"hybrid","ar_invoicing":true,"ap_automation":true,"multi_currency":true,"tax_compliance":"Sales Tax Calculation, Tax Filing","double_entry_gl":true,"payments_capture":true,"accountant_collab":true,"project_accounting":true}` | `{"inventory":true,"deployment":"self_host","ar_invoicing":true,"fixed_assets":true,"multi_entity":"multi_entity","multi_currency":true,"double_entry_gl":true,"project_accounting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Bank Feeds"},{"name":"PayPal","native":true,"category":"payments"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Perl |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Standard On-Premise","summary":"Free","features":["1 Company","1 User + 1 Accountant","1,000 Invoices","Community Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Best for one-person businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1 User + 1 Accountant","invoices":"1,000","companies":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium On-Premise","summary":"$72/year or $756 lifetime","features":["10 Companies","10 Users","10,000 Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":10,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":72,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":756,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for small businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"10","invoices":"10,000","companies":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Elite On-Premise","summary":"$168/year or $1,764 lifetime","features":["30 Companies","30 Users","30,000 Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":30,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":168,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":1764,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for mid-sized businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"30","invoices":"30,000","companies":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate On-Premise","summary":"$684/year or $7,224 lifetime","features":["Unlimited Companies","Unlimited Users","Unlimited Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":684,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":7224,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for accountants","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"Unlimited","invoices":"Unlimited","companies":"Unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free for standard plan, or $72–$684/year for paid tiers (annual or one-time lifetime options)","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://akaunting.com/plans-on-premise","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:02:49.673Z","startingPrice":{"amount":72,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ledgersmb.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:00:35.795Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | high | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 22 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.8","date":"2026-09-11T14:45:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.7","date":"2026-07-06T14:15:26Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.20","date":"2026-07-06T14:08:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.6","date":"2026-06-01T18:38:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.19","date":"2026-06-01T18:32:08Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.5","date":"2026-04-27T10:50:31Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.18","date":"2026-04-27T09:35:06Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.4","date":"2026-03-23T17:17:36Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.17","date":"2026-03-23T17:16:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.3","date":"2026-03-01T09:09:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.16","date":"2026-03-01T08:36:05Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.2","date":"2025-12-21T21:46:40Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.1","date":"2025-10-31T18:14:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.15","date":"2025-10-31T18:09:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.0","date":"2025-10-06T20:30:28Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.14","date":"2025-09-29T11:21:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.13","date":"2025-09-06T22:33:27Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.11.28","date":"2025-09-06T22:32:16Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.28"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.12","date":"2025-08-10T22:10:45Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.11.27","date":"2025-08-10T22:10:33Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.27"}]` |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.97 | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://ledgersmb.org/content/security-advisory-sql-injection-ledgersmb-1224-and-lower |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fledgersmb%2FLedgerSMB&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Accounting Software)

| Capability | Akaunting | LedgerSMB |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Double-entry GL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-entity | - | Multi-entity |
| Multi-currency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank feeds | Manual import | - |
| **Modules** |  |  |
| AP automation | ✓ | - |
| AR / invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fixed assets | - | ✓ |
| Project accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Tax compliance | Sales Tax Calculation, Tax Filing | - |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Accountant collaboration | ✓ | - |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments capture | ✓ | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| API access | Full | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Self-host |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:18:24.668Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*