Source-available · Elastic License 2.0 Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on invoiceninja.com.
Free alternatives to FreshBooks
Swap FreshBooks for Invoice Ninja or Akaunting and stop paying $276/yr.
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Prices and project data checked · How we check
$276/yr Lite Verified on freshbooks.com, Oct 17, 2026
2 alternatives
Source-available · BUSL-1.1 Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on akaunting.com.
At a glance
| Alternative | License | Linux | AUR | Self-host | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice Ninja | Elastic License 2.0 source-available | Yes | — | Yes | 10.3k★ |
| Akaunting | BUSL-1.1 source-available | Yes | — | Yes | 10.2k★ |
FreshBooks alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to FreshBooks?
- Yes. The 2 free alternatives are Invoice Ninja (source-available, Elastic License 2.0) and Akaunting (source-available, BUSL-1.1).
- How much does FreshBooks cost?
- FreshBooks's Lite plan costs $23 a month, which is $276 a year (monthly (promo $4.60 first 4 months)). Source: the official pricing page at freshbooks.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which FreshBooks alternatives run on Linux?
- Invoice Ninja (self-hosted server; web UI) and Akaunting (self-hosted server; web UI).
- Can you self-host a FreshBooks alternative?
- Yes. Invoice Ninja and Akaunting run on your own server.
- Are these FreshBooks alternatives open source?
- Not all of them. Invoice Ninja (Elastic License 2.0) and Akaunting (BUSL-1.1) are source-available: the code is public, but the license isn't OSI-approved open source.
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