# Akaunting Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Akaunting the right Accounting solution for you? Explore 28 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/228993/Akaunting/reviews --- Akaunting 3.8 (28) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/228993/Akaunting/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Akaunting Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 2.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Bhabishya B Sales ManagerEntertainment, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It's very easy to get started with and easy to use and navigate. And what I like the most is that, it's open source and can be easily installed in my own hosting.“ August 1, 2022 MT Mehmet Ali T Sales Account ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The refund is misleading—once you download the on-premise module, you lose all rights to a refund, even if the module is broken or doesn’t perform as advertised.“ April 7, 2025 MS Michael S OwnerReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Its priced right too, and loved the free version for a while as it let me learn and really do what I mostly wanted for free.“ April 4, 2022 MT Mehmet Ali T Sales Account ManagerInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The platform could be great, but the current business practices make it difficult to trust.“ April 7, 2025 FG Florian G Software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Furthermore, the user interface is very nice and tidy and leaves nothing to be desired.“ April 4, 2022 Brett W MDInformation Technology and Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “This is a business critical tool -- stability, reliability, trust, and responsiveness are critical -- sadly, I have experienced NONE of these from the management or support team at Akaunting.“ January 27, 2024 AB Andrew B managerConsumer Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Very user friendly by being easy to use and provides all a small business needs in accounting.“ April 6, 2022 MS Michael S OwnerReal Estate, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The report system seems either way to complex, or inept.“ April 4, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 28 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Scott C. President Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The Only Alternative to Big Name Packages" April 4, 2022 4.0 The concept of a true alternative to big names, especially in Canada, is almost impossible. So, I jumped at the chance to try this software. I really like that it's open source and I respect the option to pay for abscess features. Initially, I found it very buggy and many apps are very limited in functionality but I have high hopes for the future and I am still able to use it for my daily accounting. It's come a long way already: I started with it in Sept 2021 and had daily problems ... now (Apr 2022) I'm using it daily and the only problems are limits on features (ex. Allowing negative values, having tax as a line item, etc.). Support is very hit-and-miss - if developers would reply to emails or respond to forum posts, I would give full marks. But, as with a lot of open source, you get what you pay for. Pros While all other software is moving to public cloud to store sensitive data, Akaunting gives you the option to download and install to your server for a private cloud installation. For this reason alone, Akaunting is my only choice for accounting software. Cons Being under frequent development, there can be a bug and getting support for core functions is almost impossible. Support for paid apps is included and any apps made by Akaunting are well supported - i get responses/resolutions within the week - but apps made by private parties get limited support. I've been waiting over 6 months for action on a ticket I filed. Also, support for the core is almost impossible to get - I can't get a reply on support forums or by email. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Akauting review by \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\]" February 11, 2022 5.0 I managed to follow my accounts easily. From my personal point of view, Akaunting allows small and medium-sized businesses to control their accounts more easily without having to resort to an accountant within the company. The question that must be asked now is whether it is an application intended for large companies. Pros Akaunting is really easy to install and configure. Developers make the best features available to users. Cons Secondary applications developed by community developers are always expensive. To have the best features, you have to pay a lot more Alternatives considered [Zoho CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/155928/Zoho-CRM/)[SugarCRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/231638/SugarCRM/) Reason for choosing Akaunting I chose Akaunting for the free first functionalities of an accounting software that it offers Review Source Mustafa T. CTO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Unhappiness" March 27, 2026 1.0 Unhappiness, a feeling of being cheated. Deception. I was so happy that such good software had come from Turkey. But in business, they still have a typical Turkish mindset. Pros It's great that it does the job of other expensive software. Ideal for a small business. The fact that it's online makes it even better. Cons The support is very weak, they're incredibly stubborn. I didn't have a chance to test the burgundy module, I bought it and realized I'd been scammed because it didn't do anything it promised. I wanted to return it, but they wouldn't give me my money back. A whole year later, they shamelessly charged me for renewal. I asked for my money back again, but apparently the terms and conditions stated that I needed to cancel it. But strangely enough, there's no cancellation button. I was forced to cancel my credit card. Alternatives considered [Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/) Reason for choosing Akaunting It seemed like a very revolutionary idea to me. Review Source MM Matthew M. Accountant Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very economical solution for small business accounting software" August 28, 2022 5.0 I have been very pleased with this software. Pros The integrations and premium cloud subscription set this product apart from other competitors. Cons There is some difficulty in self-hosting, though the premium cloud option negates the obstacles. Alternatives considered [ERPNext](https://www.capterra.com/p/164441/ERPNext/)[Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) Reason for choosing Akaunting It is a promising product meeting the most critical needs. There are plenty of familiar integrations available for scaling solutions. The cost for premium cloud is reasonable when compared to competitors. Customer support is paramount for premium cloud subscribers. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) I was not satisfied soliciting Intuit QuickBooks while competing with their bookkeepers. Review Source CG Cynthia G. Marketer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best Accounting Solution for Start Up" April 7, 2022 5.0 Really good. I like that I can manage multiple businesses with it Pros This accounting software is easy to use, you can start for free and upgrade from there which makes it the perfect solution for start ups. Cons The option for quotation or estimates as to be purchased. Reason for choosing Akaunting Too expensive and complicated to start up Switched from [QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/)[Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/) Wave, stopped offering services to South Africa. QuickBooks was getting to expensive. Review Source MAT Mehmet Ali T. Sales Account Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Misleading Sales Practices – No Refund Despite Issues" April 7, 2025 1.0 Our overall experience was disappointing. We purchased the Payroll module for our self-hosted Akaunting installation and encountered several issues right away. Despite reporting these bugs, the support team refused to acknowledge any fault and denied our refund request. We felt cornered by vague policies and poor customer care. The platform could be great, but the current business practices make it difficult to trust. We wouldn’t recommend Akaunting to other businesses unless transparency and customer support significantly improve. Pros The interface is modern and easy to navigate. The idea of having modular features and an open-source foundation is attractive for small businesses looking for customizable solutions. Cons The paid modules are often buggy and lack proper documentation. Support is unhelpful, especially when it comes to valid refund requests. The refund is misleading—once you download the on-premise module, you lose all rights to a refund, even if the module is broken or doesn’t perform as advertised. Switched from [Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/) After dealing with bugs in Akaunting's paid Payroll module and receiving no meaningful support or refund option, we decided to look for a more reliable and transparent solution. Wave offers solid core accounting features for free, and while it's not perfect, it provides a more stable experience with better support and clear communication. We needed a platform we could trust, and Akaunting unfortunately failed to meet that standard. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer MD Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Attractive, well presented, usually works -- then, without warning, features removed / licence changes" January 27, 2024 3.0 We used this tool for nearly a year and had the rug pulled out from under our processes, customisations, and customer installations. After cancelling services/subscriptions -- charges kept coming... we were triple charged to our credit card for lapsed subscriptions (charge-backs resulted in FULL refunds from Visa -- but absolutely no joy from Akaunting). Pros Great promise, an attractive UI and good community ecosystem able to add features by additional subscriptions Cons Much used features were removed, broken, or migrated WITHOUT notice, communication, nor support. Their support team has been combative, abusive and unhelpful -- even making subscriptions inaccessible on a whim. This is a business critical tool -- stability, reliability, trust, and responsiveness are critical -- sadly, I have experienced NONE of these from the management or support team at Akaunting. Shameful behaviour. Alternatives considered [Zoho One](https://www.capterra.com/p/166175/Zoho-One/)[NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/)[Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) Reason for choosing Akaunting Initially, Akaunting looked promising and served our needs. We spent a great deal of time customising and expense with add-on subscriptions to make product work well for us. Sadly, without notice -- "the (Akaunting) focus went in a different direction and your install is no longer supported -- or functional". I regret ever changing to Akaunting. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)[Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) Costs and complexity of using multiple products became a concern. Review Source Chaman S. Director Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Loving the ease of use!" April 5, 2022 4.0 I use this for 2 business i own, and am very happy with the experience overall. Pros The software is easy to use, with simple steps to customize your invoices and information. Cons The delay in processing invoice, takes few seconds to search a customer (sometimes it doesnt appear) and takes few seconds to generate an invoice and to add payments. Alternatives considered [MYOB Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/183867/MYOB-Business/) Reason for choosing Akaunting Price Review Source Bhabishya B. Sales Manager Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "One of the best and easy accounting software" August 1, 2022 4.0 Pros Everything about this software is great. It's very easy to get started with and easy to use and navigate. And what I like the most is that, it's open source and can be easily installed in my own hosting. Cons What I like the least is that they don't have all the features. And the addons they are costly even simple addons also sometimes. Review Source Mamoudou D. Accountant Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Effectively manage accounting" February 5, 2023 4.0 Good work tool in the field of good accounting Pros The software gives you a global view of everything you do through a simple dashboard Cons Personally, with the tool I had problems with its use Review Source MS Michael S. Owner Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A small businesses friend that doesn't break the bank" April 4, 2022 4.0 Akounting is what Quickbooks should be for small business. (And I don't mean that as a slight). I'm not an accountant, but can use this to run two small business and do what i need year-round and at tax season, and I didn't need to take online classes ,watch hour long videos, or read books to get going. It just works. Anyone considering Quickbooks for anything under a million dollar business - should give this a shot first. Quickbooks seems to be targeting NetSuite these days, and that leaves out anyone who doesn't have a full-time accountant and finance team (and I.T. honestly). Not to mention the price of Quickbooks is just insane. This is a great program/platform/whatever you want to call it. Pros Anyone can just get going with this in half an hour. I've used it now for two years making incremental improvements in how I operate in it. I'm not an expert, and I've tried Quickbooks (and actually use it at another business). Akaunting is so pleasant compared to that mess. I will openly admit I use this mostly for accounts receivable and payable, not some of the more advanced stuff, but it's interesting since as I use it, I sort of learn more about things I 'could do' to make my life easier. I love it, and has a powerful, but un -intimidating feature-set. Its priced right too, and loved the free version for a while as it let me learn and really do what I mostly wanted for free. Cons Though this is a winner for me, there are a few annoyances I wish they would address. 'Batch changes' are a problem. So about a year in I figured out how I wanted to use categories to help me better at the end of the year. Well, you can't select transactions in batch and change categories. Instead you have to one by one click transactions and change each one on its own. This just isn't going to happen. Second, and sort of part of #1, I'm using their cloud version which is great, but its not the most responsive and speedy. So addressing my category problem would take me forever if I did this. Third, and I don't use it, but have thought of using it. The report system seems either way to complex, or inept. I'm not sure. Basically for tax season I wanted to run a few spending reports on a few categories. This seemed not possible. or at least not intuitively possible - but i may be wrong. Reason for choosing Akaunting Price and simplicity in operation. The free version was great to let me learn. Review Source CE Christopher E. Founder Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great FREE Cloud Accounting Software With A BIG BUT" May 18, 2022 4.0 Overall, I am happy with the platform as it serves its' purpose for what I am using right now but unfortunately for the long run, I will move to a more advance and better platform such as Xero or Quickbooks. Pros FREE. I think this is the most User friendly FREE cloud accounting software. Easy to navigate and good enough for those who just wanted to track their finances. Cons Bankfeeds. There are no automatic feed from banks and most advance features are add on to the platform, thus it would be a big downfall as it could start adding up when you want to add additional features. Reason for choosing Akaunting FREE software. That's the only reason. Review Source JT Juan T. IT Wholesale Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A great budget sulution but..." April 4, 2022 3.0 Has fulfilled our started process but with many limitations. Basic support should be included no matter if reply takes long but should be there. Pros Is free, you can grow it when need it and provides a good start for your business Cons Basic support is not available. The cheapest support is expensive. You only get support for the addons so you are quite stuck if you ever face a problem because you can only rely on forum which works the way Akaunting wants... these means that you will not find what you need or at least in our case is very limited Reason for choosing Akaunting Costs, you can grow gradually, starting cost does not seem high. We will have to wait for the renewal Review Source Sergio M. Programador Telecommunications Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Nunca compren los modulos de akauting" December 20, 2021 1.0 No lo recomiendo, son estafadores. No lo usen jamas podrán evolucionar con su empresa en el tema de cartera o inventarios etc... Porque al comprar los modulos NO SIRVEN. Parecen hechos por niños que no conocen el manejo empresarial. Pros Nada, porque al momento de comprar y usar los complementos no sirven para nada. Cons Que los complementos no sirven para nada, se pierde el dinero y el servicio de soporte nunca responde. Son unos estafadores. Desactivaron mi cuenta con dos modulos siendo como 270 dolares invertidos y votados a la basura. Alternatives considered [Alegra](https://www.capterra.com/p/196363/Alegra-ERP/) Reason for choosing Akaunting Pense que era bueno pero me estafaron y perdí mi tiempo e información. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Founder & CEO Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "The worst after sale support ever " January 8, 2022 1.0 Do not ever never try to buy this software or to pay money with any of its apps Pros cheap price & nothing else This was a mistake that i will never repeat Cons Everything I dislike cause of unprofessional & unpolite way of support " i can send you all tickets i opened with them & their reply " Review Source GP Greg P. owner Machinery Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "not great product" April 4, 2022 1.0 not a great software, we need to get some other solution for incoming year Pros typical view as per most of the softwares for the same use Cons many faults, cna stop working any time what was happened many times already Reason for choosing Akaunting price and avibility Switched from [Wave](https://www.capterra.com/p/178021/Wave-Apps/) wave stop support EU customers Review Source FG Florian G. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use accounting software" April 4, 2022 5.0 My experience with Akaunting so far has been very satisfactory. I previously used the cloud hosted version and switched to the self hosted version after a while. Pros I like the ease of use, which is the basic idea behind the software. Furthermore, the user interface is very nice and tidy and leaves nothing to be desired. Cons I haven't really come across anything yet that would really bother me about this software. Review Source TV Tom V. Accountant Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best for our Theatre and me" April 4, 2022 4.0 Pros Easy to use daily, easy to sent data to our head acciuntant Cons Nothing so far, we are happy like it is, Review Source TM Thabiso M. Consultant Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Happy user and consultant in product" April 4, 2022 4.0 The amount of customisations that one can do is a winner for me. Pros Ease of use, beautiful UI. Straight forward functionality and well written documentation. Cons Own server installation is always a pain. Review Source ÁC Álvaro C. COO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good solution, great price." April 11, 2022 4.0 We were surprised for the features available, considering the investment needed. But, once you go deeper in the features and apps, some needs are missed. The system could have an option for premium support for new feature's development. Pros It has good features and flexibility for a very reasonable price. Cons Should have an "SuperAdmin" user option, to manage multiple companies inside the system. Inside Search feature is quite basic. Review Source MR Mark R. Owner Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Self Hosted Review" April 6, 2022 5.0 Terrible in one word but deserving so many more words. Pros When it worked it was very good but it did not for very long. Friendly customer service that gets nowhere. Cons Constant failing updates leaving broken install, requiring re install, Credit card isn't treated as an account as a liability requiring the purchase of Double Entry extension. Backup app didn't work when needed (NEED I say more on this!!). Slow developer acknowledgement of issues, even slooower resolution. Emailed Invoices for Apps at one price but actually at another. Closing tickets without a resolution requiring another ticket. Reason for choosing Akaunting Its basic and understandable with only a few got-ya's. Review Source MA Mauricio A. CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A great financial tracking platform" April 4, 2022 5.0 I love the platform. I will keep using it. Pros The ease of use and configuration got me sending my 1st invoice in minutes. I love that the system will send due invoices reminders to clients, simplifying my process. Cons Invoice design template is not very accurate. Review Source AB Andrew B. manager Consumer Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Simple and Efective" April 6, 2022 5.0 Very east to use and fast to generate invoices and the Dashboard gives a good overview of the finances. Pros Very user friendly by being easy to use and provides all a small business needs in accounting. Cons We had a problem with the recurring invoices as they would be generated on the wrong days so showed incorrect dates for the service provided to clients. Review Source TC Tim C. Counselor Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Accounting software does what you want and no less" April 6, 2022 5.0 The software does what it claims, does not crash, is easy to use, so I like it. Pros Very easy to generate and send invoices Cons User interface could be improved to be a little more modern Review Source GA Grant A. Owner Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great option for Schedule C Businesses" July 30, 2022 4.0 Akaunting is a very easy to use software that offers a simple solution to income and expense reporting with the free version and can be built into a much stronger accounting solution with the purchase of additional modules. Pros \- Offers a basic version that is free - Can provide P&L information for Schedule C preparation - Lots of customizable modules depending on what you need Cons \- Adding multiple modules can be quite expensive - Limited options with free version Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/accounting-software/)