Akaunting vs ERPNext
Both Akaunting and ERPNext are self-hosted alternatives to QuickBooks and Xero.
Side by side
| Field | Akaunting | ERPNext |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Accounting software designed for small businesses and freelancers. | ERP system to help you run your business. |
| GitHub stars | 10,264 | 40,837 |
| License | BUSL-1.1 | GPL-3.0 |
| Platforms | PHP | Python, Docker |
| Latest release | 3.3.0, 27 October 2026 | v15.124.3, 30 October 2026 |
| Repository activity | 31 October 2026 | 1 November 2026 |
| Health | Active | Active |
| Categories | Money, Budgeting & Management | Resource Planning |
| Website | https://akaunting.com/ | https://frappe.io/erpnext |
| Source code | https://github.com/akaunting/akaunting | https://github.com/frappe/erpnext |
Where the records differ
Computed from the two records above: a line appears only where the dataset states a figure, a date or a set relation, and no line recommends one application over the other.
- ERPNext has more GitHub stars in the dataset, 40,837 against 10,264.
- ERPNext recorded repository activity more recently, 1 November 2026 against 31 October 2026.
- ERPNext has the newer release on record: v15.124.3, 30 October 2026, against 3.3.0, 27 October 2026.
- Licenses differ: Akaunting is listed under BUSL-1.1; ERPNext under GPL-3.0.
- Platforms differ: Akaunting lists PHP; ERPNext lists Python, Docker.
- Akaunting is filed under Money, Budgeting & Management; ERPNext is filed under Resource Planning.