Frappe Books
Modern desktop accounting software for tracking income, managing expenses, and creating invoices with a simple, intuitive interface. Runs locally with no subscription fees.
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Frappe Books is a free, open-source desktop accounting application designed for simplicity and efficiency. Built with a modern UI, it eliminates the complexity of traditional accounting software by offering features like fuzzy search for quick invoice creation and a powerful template builder for customizable invoices.
Key Features
- Desktop-first accounting: Runs locally on your computer with all data stored in a single SQLite database file.
- Fuzzy search shortcut: Press Ctrl+K to quickly create invoices or navigate to any feature from anywhere in the app.
- Customizable invoice templates: Build invoices from scratch using HTML or choose from pre-built templates.
- Comprehensive reporting: Includes Profit & Loss, General Ledger, and Balance Sheet reports.
- Offline functionality: No internet connection required to use the software.
- Open-source license: Released under AGPL-3.0, ensuring transparency and community contributions.
- No subscription fees: Completely free with no hidden costs or cloud dependencies.
Tech / Self-Hosting
Frappe Books is a desktop application built with Electron and uses SQLite for data storage. The entire application is self-contained, making it easy to install and run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. No server or cloud infrastructure is required, ensuring full data ownership and privacy.