Comparison of accounting software
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Name | URL | Availability | Intended audience | Platform | Features | Notes |
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24SevenOffice | [1] | $ | Low-End | Web-based | Accounting, invoiceing, CRM, e-mail, project management | Software as a Service |
2ndSite | [2] | $ | Mid-market | Web-based | Accounting, invoicing, recurring billing, timetracking, timesheets, support ticketing, document sharing | Software as a Service |
ABS Accounting Software | [3] | $ | Mid-market | Windows, Unix, and Web Thin Client | Order Processing, Inventory control, Purchasing, Web Interface, with integrated Accounting. | Wireless bar code scanning, E-mailing of P/Os, Invoices, and Statements. |
Access Accounts | [4] | $ | Mid-market | Windows, Mac | Fully-featured business and financials solutions optimised for MS SQL Server with 35 fully integrated modules including Payroll, Project Costing, Multi-Currency, Stock Control, POP, SOP & Invoicing, Management Reporting, Microsoft Office Integration, Integrated CRM, Desktop Alerts & Manufacturing. | Microsoft Gold Partner Access Accounting is one of the UK's leading vendors of business and accounting software. With solutions suitable for use in almost every industry which can be scaled to meet the needs of companies, from 1 to 500+ concurrent users. Winner of the prestigious "AccountacyAge Mid-range Software of the Year 2005/6" award for its flagship Dimensions software. |
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Accpac | ||||||
AccuFund | [5] | $ | Mid-market - Fund Accounting for Non-Profits and Governmental organizations | Windows Client, Windows or Linux Server | General accounting (AP,AR,GL,PR,Bank Reconciliation), Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Fixed Assets, Human Resources, Allocations. For govermental - Fees and Licenses, Property Billing, Utility Billing, Work Orders, Court Fines. | Tightly integrated with cross component access |
Adagio | ||||||
ADERANT | [6] | $ | Profession services (law, accounting, consulting) firms | Windows | Time, billing, accounts payable & receivable, general ledger, collections, business intelligence, and numerous other modules | Mainly client-server, expanding browser-based offerings |
Aegeanet System | [7] | $ | Mid-market | |||
Agresso | [8] | $ | Mid-market | |||
AME Software | [9] | $ | Mid-market - Businesses, CPAs, Municipal authorities | Windows | Payroll, General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank reconciliation, 1099 Vendor management, Direct Deposit, E-filing, MICR check printing, PDF conversion, Client Payroll Entry. | Integration between all modules and add-ons. |
Baan | $ | High-end | ||||
Banana Accounting | [10] | $ | Low-end | |||
BankTree Personal Accounting Software | [11] | Personal | ||||
Blue Link Elite | [12] | $ | Mid-market | US, Canadian and UK versions | ||
BQE Software's BillQuick | [13] | $ | Low-End - High-End | Windows, Web, Palm, PPC, Mac | Time, billing, Accounts Payable, Project Management, Document Management, Job Costing | Designed for Architects, Engineers, Accountants, IT Consultants, Attorneys and other consultants. Handles most contract types |
Cashflow Manager | [14] | $ | Low-End | Windows | Australian, US, Canadian and UK versions | |
CODA | [15] | $ | Mid-market | |||
Collmex | [16] | $ | Low-end | Web based | Accounting, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory control, Project management | Software as a Service, German version only |
Compiere | [17] | Mozilla Public License (MPL) | Mid-market | Java, Web-based | Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Purchasing, Invoicing, Inventory, Job Costing, Time and Billing, Point of Sale, User Interface and Database Customization, Support for multiple accounting schemas, languages and currencies. Fully integrated ERP, CRM, SCM, POS, e-commerce, and accounting software. | Compiere is fully integrated open source ERP, CRM, POS, supply chain management and accounting software made for small to medium enterprises. |
ContaLinex | [18] | ![]() |
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Cougar Mountain Software | [19] | $ | Mid-market | Accounting, Fund Accounting and Point of Sale | ||
CYMA Systems | [20] | $ | Mid-market, Non-Profit, Inventory, Government contractors | Windows | Inventory control, Job Project cost accounting, in house Payroll, general accounting (AP,AR,GL,PO,Order Entry) with unlimited accounts, customers, employees. Grant Tracking and FASB117 reporting for Non-Profit accounting. | Founded in 1980, CYMA Systems, Inc. is one of the oldest continuously operated personal computer accounting software companies in the United States |
Daybook Enterprise | [21] | $ | Mid-market | |||
Dynacom Accounting | [22] | $ | Low-end, Mid-market | Windows | Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Purchasing, Invoicing, Inventory, Job Costing, Time and Billing, Point of Sale, User Interface and Database Customization, Support for multiple languages (English, French) and currencies. SQL Server or Microsoft Access database. | Founded in 1990, Dynacom is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and currently employs nearly 40 people. |
Deltek | [23] | $ | Mid-market | |||
Exact Software | ||||||
EZAcct | [24] | ![]() |
Windows | |||
FACT Realtime Accounting Software | [25] | Mid-market | Windows | Realtime, Zooming-in feature, Multi-Company, Multi-Currency, 24 Months Accounting | Effectively integrates sales,expenses, inventory and financial accounting systems into one comprehensive package | |
FacturLinex | [26] | ![]() |
invoice program | |||
Free Accounting Software.net | [27] | ![]() |
Small Business | Windows 2000/XP/2003 | Complete small business accounting with Purchasing, Sales, Invoicing, Inventory Control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable | Free version displays advertising. $29.95 removes advertising. Supports multiple languages. Language files and reports can be edited. |
General Ledger & Cashbook | [28] | $0 | ||||
GNU Enterprise (GNUe) | ![]() |
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GnuCash | ![]() |
Personal | GNOME | Double-book accounting, currency translation | ||
Grisbi | [29] | ![]() |
Personal | Linux, Windows, Mac OS X | Cross platform, QIF/OFX/CSV import, support for multiple languages and currencies | |
Handisoft | [30] | $ | Accounting Firms | Windows | Complete, integrated CRM, compliance, time & billing, payroll & website package. | |
HansaWorld | [31] | $ | Low-end to Mid-market | |||
iCash | [32] | $ | Personal | Windows, Mac OS | Cross platform, QIF/OFX import, support for multiple languages and currencies | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Swedish versions |
IngTech Corporation | [33] | $ | Mid-market | |||
Interchange Webstore | [34] | ![]() |
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Jcash | [35] | Personal | Java | |||
jGnash | [36] | ![]() |
Personal | Java | Cross platform, PDF reports, QIF import, Double Entry, support for multiple languages and currencies | |
JMoney | [37] | Personal | Java | |||
LAWADM | [38] | $ | High-end | |||
Lawson Software | $ | High-end | ||||
Microsoft Dynamics GP | ||||||
Microsoft Dynamics NAV | ||||||
Microsoft Money | $ | Personal | ||||
Money Manager Ex | [39] | ![]() |
Personal | Windows, Linux, MacOS, | Cross Platform, simple-to-use, checking, stocks, bills and deposits, budgeting, printing | Italian, Greek, French translations, can run from a USB key |
Microsoft Small Business Accounting | [40] | $ | Low-end | |||
Modern Data Systems | [41] | $ | SME | |||
Moneydance | [42] | $ | Personal Finance Manager | Java | Online Banking, Budget Management, Transaction Scheduling, Portfolio Management, Reports and Graphs, Import/Export of Quicken and MS-Money data, International Support, Reminders | |
Mvelopes Personal | [43] | $ | Personal | Web based (AJAX), J2ME, PALM OS | Web based Personal Finance, Mobile Finance, Online Bill-pay. | Uses the Envelope Budgeting method. Quarterly, Annual, and 2-year subscriptions offered. Supports automatic account aggregation (no manual transaction entry) from over 9000 Financial Institution sources in the US and Canada. |
MYOB | [44] | $ | Low-end | |||
NetSuite | [45] | $ | Mid-market | Software as a Service | ||
Oberon-bwa | [46] | $ | High-end | |||
Oracle Applications | $ | High-end | Now owner of PeopleSoft and through it also J.D. Edwards | |||
Peachtree Accounting | [47] | $ | Low-end | Windows | Full featured business management software for small businesses | Peachtree is published by Sage Software. |
Pegasus Software Opera II | [48] | $ | Mid-market | Windows | accounting, business intelligence, inventory, order processing, MRP, Payroll | Opera II is accredited by the Institite of Chartered Accountants England & Wales, Pegasus Software is a subsidiary business of the UK based Systems Union Group PLC. |
phpOrganisation | [49] | ![]() |
Low-end | Web based | accounting, invoicing, PAYE and project management applications | Focussed on the UK |
POSitive Accounting | [50] | $ | Mid-Market | Windows | Debtors, Creditors, Inventory, General Ledger. Full Accounting System | Completely Free. No Adware |
Quasar Accounting | [51] | ![]() |
Gnu/Linux, Windows | |||
QuickBooks | [52] | $ | Low-end | Intuit's "Business Accounting solution" | ||
Quicken | $ | Personal | Worth noting that Quicken no longer supports QIF, but while claiming to be changing to OIF (a non proprietary standard for financial software) they have introduced their own proprietary QIF format. This just makes it harder to import your data from your bank, in spite of their claims. Avoid Quicken versions after 2004 if this is an issue. | |||
RSA's 'Business Solutions' | [53] | $ | Mid-market | |||
Sage Line 50 | [54] | $ | Low-market (for SME) | Windows only | It is one of the commonest accounting applications in the UK for SME (up to 100 employees). Other software including Line 100, Line 200 and Line 500 for larger companies | |
SAP R/3 | [55] | $ | High-end | |||
Simply Accounting | ||||||
SQL Ledger | [56] | ![]() |
Mid-market | Web based, command line | ||
Sybiz Vision | [57] | $ | Mid-Tier for SMEs | Windows | Australian owned company with over 30 years of experience in producing business software for the international market. | Sybiz Vision is a full featured modular system with many verticals available including solutions for payroll, job costing, service industries, manufacturing and the clothing trade. |
Systems Online | [58] | $ | Low-end | |||
Tally | [59] | $ | Mid-market | |||
Technology Group International | [60] | $ | Mid-Market | Client-Server | Available with Fully Integrated System with MRP, WMS, and E-Commerce | System is database independent. Source code included with sale. |
TurboCASH | [61] | ![]() |
Low-end to mid-market | Windows | Debtors, creditors, general ledger, full stock control, VAT accounting, invoicing, bank reconciliation, trial balance, balance sheet and income statements, full reporting and analysis, as well as multi-company and multi-user capabilities. | Open Source, integrates with osCommerce and Zen Cart |
You Need A Budget, Inc. | [62] | $ | Personal, family | Windows, Mac, Linux | Built using Four Rules of Cash Flow | Creator of this system attributes his own financial success to this easy-to-use budgeting system. |