GnuCash vs Manager
GnuCash
gnucash.org
Manager
manager.ioSide by side
| Figure | GnuCash | Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Bookkeeper Software | 8.9 (#3) | 6.6 (#25) |
| Spec score · Core Financial Management | 8.9 (#4) | 6.6 (#26) |
| Spec score · Bookkeeping Software | 9.0 (#12) | 6.6 (#70) |
| Spec score · General Ledger Software | 8.7 (#5) | 6.4 (#24) |
| Spec score · Gym Accounting Software | 8.8 (#7) | 6.6 (#29) |
| Spec score · Accounting & Finance Software | 8.8 (#7) | 6.6 (#23) |
| Spec score · Salon Accounting Software | 8.8 (#12) | 6.6 (#29) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Manager
- Desktop EditionPrice not published
- Cloud EditionPrice not published
- Server EditionPrice not published
In their own words
GnuCash
GnuCash is free personal and small-business accounting software for tracking bank accounts, stocks, income, and expenses. Its double-entry accounting requires every transaction’s debits and credits to balance. Small-business tools cover customers, vendors, jobs, invoicing, bill payment, tax and billing terms, and budgeting. Users can create customizable balance sheets, profit and loss, and portfolio valuation reports, as well as charts. GnuCash imports QIF and OFX files with transaction matching; German users can use HBCI to download statements and initiate transfers and direct debits. Data is stored in XML by default. Support for SQLite3, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases is experimental, and some reported corner cases can cause data loss. The GNU GPL-licensed software has installation options for Linux and installers for macOS and Windows. The main application is unavailable for iOS and iPadOS, while the separate Android app appears abandoned according to the project FAQ. The project is maintained, documented, and translated by volunteers.