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GnuCash
by Community
Free open-source accounting program for personal finances and small businesses
Open source and free software
- Free trialSee website
- MTD for VATNot supported
- Based inNot stated
- CategoryOpen source
Pricing and trial details are on the official website.
Overview
GnuCash is a free, open-source accounting application maintained by a volunteer community. It runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, and handles double-entry bookkeeping for personal finances and small businesses. It is a desktop program without built-in HMRC submission, so it suits users happy to handle tax filings separately.
At a glance
- Software
- GnuCash
- Company
- Community
- Category
- Open source and free software
- MTD for VAT
- Not supported
- Last updated here
- 7 November 2026
Features
We have not listed individual features for GnuCash yet. The official website has the full list.
What to look for
- 01Check whether it matches the way you work today
- 02Look at whether it grows with you if you add staff or sales
- 03See if your accountant already uses it
Things to check
- 01Check it supports your VAT scheme
- 02Ask what is and is not included in each plan
- 03Check what happens to your data if you leave
These are questions to ask, not facts about GnuCash.
Pricing
Software companies set their own prices and change them from time to time. Compare plans on the official site, and check what each plan includes, how many users it covers and whether there is a minimum term.
See pricing on the official siteTrial or free plan
Ask the vendorConfirm trial terms on the official site.Frequently asked questions
The listing says GnuCash does not support Making Tax Digital for VAT. Check the official site in case that has changed.
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