Akaunting

Akaunting is a accounting & payroll product operated by Akaunting Inc.. This 2026 review covers operator background, the current tier ladder and the buying signals to weigh before subscribing. The service competes in the accounting & payroll category against regional and global alternatives, and the practical decision usually comes down to feature mix, regional availability and renewal economics rather than headline price alone.

Quick facts

• Operator: Akaunting Inc.
• Headquarters: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
• Public-market status: privately held; open-source GPL-licensed
• Founded: 2017 (founded by Denis Duliçi and Cüneyt Şentürk)
• Category: accounting & payroll
• Current tiers: Self-hosted (free) / Cloud Hosted / Apps marketplace
• Anchor price (2026): Self-hosted free; Cloud from USD 9/month; apps individually priced

What is Akaunting?

Akaunting is an accounting and bookkeeping product that automates invoicing, reconciliation and financial reporting for small businesses. Its product surface covers invoicing and billing alongside bank feed connections and reconciliation, with the recurring subscription paid through the operator's direct billing or App Store / Google Play / partner-billing surfaces. Customers buy a tier matching their usage profile; the entry tier is suitable for testing the product and higher tiers add features such as expense tracking with receipt capture.

Why choose Akaunting

Operator and ecosystem context

Akaunting is run by Akaunting Inc. out of Wilmington, Delaware, United States, established 2017 (founded by Denis Duliçi and Cüneyt Şentürk). That matters because the accounting & payroll category is increasingly consolidated and the operator's ownership structure (public vs. private, parent group, regulatory footprint) shapes how aggressively the product is supported and how stable the subscription terms are over multi-year renewals.

Plan structure and pricing tiers

The tier ladder splits across Self-hosted (free) for testing the service, Cloud Hosted for everyday use, and Apps marketplace for power users or teams. Anchor pricing for 2026: Self-hosted free; Cloud from USD 9/month; apps individually priced. Consult Subger's true-price tracker for Akaunting for all-in renewal costs.

Accounting and bookkeeping features

Beyond the headline features, the 2025-2026 differentiator for Akaunting is 2024-2025 continued growth as the leading open-source accounting software for freelancers and small businesses; 8K+ GitHub stars. That gives the subscription a credible roadmap for the year ahead and distinguishes it from operators that are running their accounting & payroll catalog on autopilot.

Akaunting features that matter in 2026

Highlights of the current feature set:

• invoicing and billing
• bank feed connections and reconciliation
• expense tracking with receipt capture
• tax calculation and reporting
• payroll integration
• financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

Buyers should treat this list as a baseline for Akaunting in the accounting & payroll category — confirm specific feature availability for your region on the operator's site, since some features and tier names vary between countries.

Akaunting pricing in 2026

Reference pricing for Akaunting in 2026: Self-hosted free; Cloud from USD 9/month; apps individually priced. The tier ladder typically looks like:

Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal):

Akaunting apps and platform support

Surface availability for Akaunting can vary by region and tier — confirm current app availability and supported devices on the operator's site before subscribing.

Who Akaunting fits

Akaunting is most likely a good match for the following buyers:

• Small businesses and accountants who want cloud-based bookkeeping instead of desktop accounting software — the core target audience for the product.
• The category-focused subscriber who specifically wants invoicing and billing from a accounting & payroll operator rather than a generalist platform.
• The team or household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Self-hosted (free) / Cloud Hosted / Apps marketplace) and willing to pay up for bank feed connections and reconciliation.
• The cross-device user who needs apps across the surfaces listed above plus a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
• The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Akaunting and who runs it?

Akaunting is a accounting & payroll product operated by Akaunting Inc. headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, United States, founded 2017 (founded by Denis Duliçi and Cüneyt Şentürk). It is sold via direct subscription on the operator's website and apps, with payments processed through the operator's billing surfaces.

How much does Akaunting cost in 2026?

Current tiers are Self-hosted (free), Cloud Hosted, Apps marketplace. Anchor reference pricing for 2026: Self-hosted free; Cloud from USD 9/month; apps individually priced. Confirm the live regional price on the operator's site before committing, since promotional cycles and FX conversion can shift the all-in renewal cost.

Is there a free tier or free trial for Akaunting?

Yes — Self-hosted (free) is available without an immediate paid commitment.

Where is Akaunting available?

Availability follows the operator's service footprint anchored on Wilmington, Delaware, United States. Confirm regional availability on the official site before subscribing, especially for products that have country-specific catalog or pricing rules.

What 2025-2026 features set Akaunting apart right now?

The current 2025-2026 differentiator is 2024-2025 continued growth as the leading open-source accounting software for freelancers and small businesses; 8K+ GitHub stars. Together with the headline features listed above, that gives buyers a concrete signal that the subscription is being actively developed rather than coasting on a legacy catalog.

Which devices and platforms does Akaunting support?

Coverage spans the surfaces shown in the platform table above. The current mobile, web and (where applicable) desktop apps are the recommended way to consume the service; older clients may be deprecated in successive releases.

How do I cancel Akaunting?

Cancel through the account or subscription settings on the surface where you bought the plan: the operator's website for direct subscriptions, the App Store or Google Play for in-app purchases, or the partner billing portal for bundled subscriptions. Subger's cancellation guide for Akaunting walks through each route step-by-step.

Does Akaunting offer a team or family plan?

Team, household or family structures depend on the tier. The Apps marketplace tier commonly adds multi-seat or multi-profile support; the entry Self-hosted (free) tier may restrict usage. Confirm the per-tier seat limit on the live pricing page before committing to annual billing.

Is Akaunting worth it compared to accounting & payroll alternatives?

Value depends on three factors: the specific feature mix you'll use (see the features list above), the regional price after taxes (Subger's true-price tracker for Akaunting reconciles the headline price with the actual all-in renewal cost), and the credibility of the operator's 2025-2026 roadmap. Buyers should weigh these together rather than relying on headline price alone.

How can I track price changes for Akaunting?

Subger's renewal tracker for Akaunting records list-price changes plus promotional anchors over time. Pair it with the deals page for current discount codes and the promo codes page for stackable savings at signup.

Get started with Akaunting

Confirm the current regional price on the operator's site (Self-hosted free; Cloud from USD 9/month; apps individually priced), choose the tier that matches your usage (Self-hosted (free), Cloud Hosted are the most common starting points), and check Subger's deals page for Akaunting for promotional anchors before completing checkout. Track the subscription's true renewal cost with the true-price tracker once you're signed up.

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