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GnuCash
by GnuCash · Global, Open source · Since 1998
Free desktop double-entry accounting for individuals and small businesses.
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.6
- transparency & India fit
What is GnuCash?
GnuCash is accounting software from GnuCash, based in Global, Open source and has been building software since 1998. Free desktop double-entry accounting for individuals and 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.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +28 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
- −Desktop-first, so remote access needs a cloud-hosting add-on
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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GnuCash features
Category-standard capabilities plus what GnuCash 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
GnuCash pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How GnuCash charges. GnuCash is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on gnucash.org.
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Specifications
- Category
- Accounting software
- Vendor
- GnuCash
- Headquarters
- Global, Open source
- Founded
- 1998
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Platforms
- Windows
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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GnuCash — frequently asked questions
What is GnuCash?+
GnuCash is accounting software by GnuCash. Free desktop double-entry accounting for individuals and small businesses.
How much does GnuCash cost?+
GnuCash is free to use.
Does GnuCash offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — GnuCash offers a free plan you can start with.
Is GnuCash made in India?+
No. GnuCash is developed by GnuCash in Global, Open source, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is GnuCash best suited for?+
GnuCash suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for accounting software.
What are the best alternatives to GnuCash?+
Popular alternatives in accounting software include Zoho Books, Frappe Books, ERPNext. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is GnuCash deployed?+
GnuCash is available as desktop software, with web access.
About GnuCash
GnuCash · Global, Open source · Founded 1998 · 1 product in our catalogue
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