19.1
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Bookkeeping Software in 2026
Sage Accounting leads this chart of 75 (9.1/10, free plan). Wave is next (9.0/10, free plan), and FreeAgent is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.9/10). Bookkeeping software helps you record business finances, manage invoices and keep accounts organized. Compare the accounting tasks supported and whether you can use them on Android. Check for an Android app if you want to review or update records on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone. Also compare bank feeds, reconciliation, receipt capture, inventory features, accountant access and pricing.
29.0
Android app and web access for invoicing; also available on iPhone and iPad, with a free plan.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.9
Android app and web access for accounting; also available on iPhone and iPad, with a free plan.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
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GnuCash
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSAPILinux8.8Free plan - 5
Zoho Books
Android app for bookkeeping with bank feeds; also available on iPhone and iPad, with a free plan.
Free planAndroidiOS8.7From $15 a month - 6
FreshBooks
Android app and web access for accounting; also available on iPhone, Mac and Windows.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.7From $4.60 a month - 7
Clear Books
Clear Books is browser-based accounting software for UK businesses, sole traders and landlords, with Android and iOS mobile apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.7From £5 a month - 8
ProfitBooks
Android app and web bookkeeping with a free plan; also available on iOS.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.7From $9.95 a month - 9
LedgerSMB
No Android app; LedgerSMB runs on web or self-hosted systems and is available at no charge.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI8.6Free plan - 10
ZipBooks
Android app and web access for bookkeeping; also available on iPhone and iPad, with a free plan.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.6From $15 a month - 11
Sage 50
Android app and web and Windows software for bookkeeping; also available on iOS.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.5From $1,155 a year - 12
MYOB Business
Android app and web bookkeeping with invoicing, bank feeds and reconciliation; also on iOS and Windows.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.5From A$15 a month - 13
Odoo Accounting
Android app for bookkeeping with transaction matching; also available on web and iPhone or iPad.
Free planAndroidiOSWebSelf-hosted8.3Free plan - 14
KashFlow
Android app and web bookkeeping with receipt capture; also available on iOS.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.3From £97 a year - 15
Frappe Books
No Android app; Frappe Books is for small-business bookkeeping, with invoicing and inventory tracking.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3Free plan - 16
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
Android app and Windows software for accounting; a 30-day free trial is available.
AndroidiOSAPISelf-hosted8.2From $19 a month - 17
hledger
hledger is free accounting software that records money, investments, cryptocurrencies, time, and other countable items in plain-text files.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI8.2Free plan - 18
BUSY
No Android app; BUSY runs in a web browser and includes a finance module and free plan.
Free planWeb8.1From ₹5,000 a year - 19
GNUKhata
GNUKhata is free, open-source financial accounting and inventory software for SMEs, traders, startups, and NGOs, with a focus on Indian GST requirements.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted8.1Free plan - 20
MargBooks
Android app and web bookkeeping software; also available on iOS and Windows.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From ₹5,400 a year - 21
Fortnox
Android bookkeeping app with bank transaction imports and automatic matching; also on iOS and web.
AndroidiOSWebAPI8.0 - 22
Fakturka.bg
Android app for bookkeeping with automatic matching, invoices, receipts and inventory; free plan available.
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.0Free plan - 23
7.9From $750 a year - 24
QuickBooks Time
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.8From $20 a month - 25
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Choosing well
Can I use it on an Android phone?
Check whether the software has an Android app and what bookkeeping tasks it covers.
The platform list also includes web, iOS, API, Windows and self-hosted options. Check the specific platforms you need before choosing.
Which bookkeeping tasks should it handle?
Match the software to your workflow: compare bank feeds, automated reconciliation, invoice creation, receipt capture and inventory tracking.
If an accountant needs access, check for accountant access as well.
Can I use it for free or try it first?
Compare whether a tool offers a free plan, a free trial or paid access, and check the paid-from price before deciding.
Do I need open-source bookkeeping software?
If being able to inspect or change the software matters to you, check its open-source status. Do not assume that a free plan means the software is open source.
Questions people ask
What bookkeeping software can I use on Android?
Check the Android platform listing and confirm the app covers the bookkeeping tasks you need, such as invoices, receipts or reconciliation.
What should I compare in bookkeeping software?
Compare free plans and paid-from prices, then check bank feeds, automated reconciliation, invoices, receipt capture, inventory tracking, accountant access and mobile platforms.
Does bookkeeping software have a free plan?
Some options have a free plan. Check each product's pricing details, since a free plan and a free trial are different.
Can my accountant access my bookkeeping software?
Accountant access is a comparison point. Check whether the software you are considering includes it.
Should I choose web or mobile bookkeeping software?
Choose based on where you need to work. Check for web access and an Android or iOS app, and confirm which features each version supports.