If you need an accounting program for your small business, but don't have any room in your budget for new software, consider using one of the accounting software programs listed below to meet your needs. This list of free accounting software are all open source, meaning that the software itself can be used (or modified) to suit the purpose of any individual or organization. These solutions are free and highly customizable to the needs of your business—even if you have limited programming experience.

Open-source applications are alternatives to traditional proprietary accounting software programs, such as QuickBooks and Peachtree.