63 Open Source Replacements for Popular Financial Software | Linux Today

63 Open Source Replacements for Popular Financial Software

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Cynthia Harvey
Jul 13, 2011

[ Thanks to James
Maguire
for this link. ]

“1. Edoceo Imperium Replaces QuickBooks, Sage Peachtree For
small to medium-sized businesses, this Web-based accounting system
includes basic CRM, job tracking and invoicing capabilities, as
well as double-entry accounting. It also integrates with Google
Calendar, Gmail and Google Maps. Operating System: OS
Independent

“2. FrontAccounting Replaces QuickBooks Online: This Web-based
accounting system also offers some ERP features like inventory and
manufacturing modules. You can deploy it on your own Web server for
free or use the fee-based on-demand version. Operating System: OS
Independent

“3. GnuCash Replaces Quicken Home and Business: A good option
for small business owners, GnuCash combines the features of a
business accounting package with the features of a personal
financial manager. Key capabilities include double-entry
accounting, investment management, invoicing, accounts payable,
accounts receiveable, Quicken data import and more. Operating
System: Windows, Linux, OS X

“4. Lazy8 Ledger Replaces QuickBooks, Sage Peachtree, Microsoft
Excel: Best for very small businesses, Lazy8 Ledger offers an
alternative to doing your books by hand or with a simple
spreadsheet program. However, it lacks the advanced features that
larger companies are likely to need. Operating System: Windows,
Linux, OS X

“5. LedgerSMB Replaces QuickBooks, Sage Peachtree: Also designed
for small to medium-sized businesses, LedgerSMB includes general
ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable capabilities. It
was originally based on the SQL-Ledger code and also offers some
basic ERP functionality. Operating System: Windows, Linux, OS
X”


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