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Frappe Books
by Frappe Technologies · Mumbai, Maharashtra · Since 2008
Free open-source desktop accounting for small businesses.
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.8
- transparency & India fit
What is Frappe Books?
Frappe Books is accounting software from Frappe Technologies, an Indian company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra and has been building software since 2008. Free open-source desktop accounting for small businesses.
Accounting software maintains your ledgers, bank reconciliation, GST returns and financial statements. In India the practical question is usually how well it works alongside — or replaces — Tally, and whether your CA is willing to work in it.
It is completely free to use. Because it is built in India, GST, INR pricing and local support hours are native rather than bolted on.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +18 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Desktop-first, so remote access needs a cloud-hosting add-on
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Frappe Books features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Frappe Books adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Double-entry ledgers and trial balance
- GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and reconciliation
- Bank feeds and reconciliation
- TDS and TCS handling
- Balance sheet, P&L and cash flow
- Multi-company and multi-branch books
- Audit trail as required by MCA
- CA collaboration and access roles
- Works offline on desktop
- Free plan to start without a card
- Open-source code you can self-host
- INR pricing and India-based support
Frappe Books pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Frappe Books charges. Frappe Books is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
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Specifications
- Category
- Accounting software
- Vendor
- Frappe Technologies
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Founded
- 2008
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Platforms
- Windows
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- Yes
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Compare all Frappe Books alternatives with pricing →Frappe Books — frequently asked questions
What is Frappe Books?+
Frappe Books is accounting software by Frappe Technologies, an Indian company from Mumbai. Free open-source desktop accounting for small businesses.
How much does Frappe Books cost?+
Frappe Books is free to use.
Does Frappe Books offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Frappe Books offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Frappe Books made in India?+
Yes. Frappe Books is built by Frappe Technologies, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Who is Frappe Books best suited for?+
Frappe Books suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for accounting software.
What are the best alternatives to Frappe Books?+
Popular alternatives in accounting software include Zoho Books, ERPNext, Vyapar. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Frappe Books deployed?+
Frappe Books is available as desktop software, with web access.
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About Frappe Technologies
Frappe Technologies · Mumbai, Maharashtra · Founded 2008 · 11 products in our catalogue · Indian company
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