Best Open Source Alternatives to Patriot Accounting

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to Patriot Accounting — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated August 2026 · 3 alternatives

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Patriot Accounting alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to Patriot Accounting, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Firefly III	24,197	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Akaunting	10,010	GPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
Crater	8,331	AGPL-3.0	LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker	Yes	Aug 2024	Visit

Top open-source Patriot Accounting alternatives

Firefly III24,197AGPL-3.0

A free and open source personal finance manager to track expenses and income.

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vs Patriot Accounting: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

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Akaunting10,010GPL-3.0

Free, open-source and online accounting software for small businesses and freelancers.

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vs Patriot Accounting: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed GPL-3.0.

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Crater8,331AGPL-3.0

Open-source web & mobile invoice web app for freelancers and small businesses.

LinuxmacOSWindowsDockerWeb

vs Patriot Accounting: a free, open-source option you fully control, licensed AGPL-3.0.

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