GnuCash is a free and  powerful open-source financial accounting software designed for personal and small business use, it helps users track income, expenses, bank accounts, and stocks. It’s designed to be easy to use, and is based on professional accounting principles. GnuCash is available for many operating systems, including GNU/Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows.

GnuCash offers several features similar to QuickBooks, making it a viable alternative for those looking for a budget friendly robust accounting software. Both GnuCash and QuickBooks use a double-entry accounting system, ensuring that every transaction is accurately balanced.

There is no need to purchase yearly bookkeeping spreadsheets from vendors or pay for on going online accounting platform subscriptions such as with QuickBooks. GnuCash supports multiple account setups, and the program offers free updates to the program regularly, which means you can use it year after year for your accounting needs with no need to purchase anything