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6 Cheapest Cheap Accounting Software of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

Among the 9 tools in our best cheap accounting software ranking, Akaunting has the lowest verified paid starting price at $12 per month. Prices below are quoted from each vendor's US pricing page.

1. 01

   Akaunting

   technical owners who can self-host or need a $12 cloud plan

   Self-hosted version free; Standard Cloud $12 per month billed monthly

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Starts at

   $12

   Score 7.6

2. 02

   Zoho Books

   small businesses with up to three people doing the books

   Free plan for businesses under $50K yearly revenue; Standard $15 per organization per month billed annually ($20 monthly)

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Starts at

   $15

   Score 8.9

3. 03

   Wave

   owner-run businesses that want free invoicing and bookkeeping

   Starter plan free; Pro $19 per month billed monthly or $190 per year

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Starts at

   $19

   Score 8.6

4. 04

   QuickBooks Solopreneur

   one-person businesses that want QuickBooks and TurboTax help

   Free plan with 2 invoices a month; Lite $20 per month ($10 a month for the first 3 months)

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Starts at

   $20

   Score 8.1

5. 05

   ZarMoney

   small product businesses that need inventory and two users

   Small Business $20 per month including 2 users; $10 for each additional user

   Full entry, No. 9 overall

   Starts at

   $20

   Score 7.5

6. 06

   Manager.io

   owners who keep books on one computer and want no subscription

   Desktop Edition free; Cloud Edition $59 per month flat for unlimited users and businesses

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Starts at

   $59

   Score 7.8

Scores and prices come from our Best Cheap Accounting Software ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com