7 self-hosted options
Open-source alternatives to Xero
The best open-source alternatives to Xero are Bigcapital, ERPNext and Odoo.
About Xero: Cloud accounting software for small businesses with bank feeds, invoicing and reporting.
Every option below is free to self-host and ranked by GitHub stars, so you can move off Xero without giving up the features you rely on.
Top picks
- Rank 1:
Bigcapital
bigcapitalhq/bigcapital
Financial accounting and inventory management software for small to medium businesses.
Accounting & InvoicingTypeScriptDocker - Rank 2:
ERPNext
frappe/erpnext
ERP system to help you run your business.
ERP & InventoryPythonDocker - Rank 3:
Odoo
odoo/odoo
Free open source ERP system.
ERP & InventoryPythonDocker
Why switch
Why teams move off Xero
Self-hosting is not only about saving money. These are the reasons people make the switch.
Own your data
Your data lives on a server you control, not on Xero's infrastructure. No surprise policy changes and no lock-in.
No per-seat pricing
Open-source alternatives to Xero are free to run for as many users as your server can handle. A small VPS often costs less than a single subscription.
Customize and extend
Read the code, add plugins, connect it to your own tools and automate it through open APIs. When you need a feature, you can build it or fund it.
Full ranking
All 7 Xero alternatives
Ranked by GitHub stars. Open any app for live stats, license details and a deploy option.
- 1
Bigcapital
Financial accounting and inventory management software for small to medium businesses.
Accounting & InvoicingDocker - 2
ERPNext
ERP system to help you run your business.
ERP & InventoryDocker - 3
Odoo
Free open source ERP system.
ERP & InventoryDocker - 4
LedgerSMB
Integrated accounting and ERP system for small and midsize businesses, with double entry accounting, budgeting, invoicing, quotations, projects, orders and inventory management, shipping and more.
Accounting & InvoicingDocker - 5
ERPSAAS
Laravel and Filament accounting platform with double-entry accrual accounting, invoicing, bank connections and financial reports.
Accounting & Invoicing - 6
Akaunting
Accounting software designed for small businesses and freelancers.
Accounting & Invoicing - 7
Invoice Ninja
Powerful tool to invoice clients online.
Accounting & InvoicingDocker
What is the best open-source alternative to Xero?
Bigcapital is the most popular open-source alternative to Xero, with 3,921 GitHub stars. ERPNext and Odoo are also strong choices. Compare features, license and recent activity to find the best fit for your team.
Is there a free alternative to Xero?
Yes. All 7 apps on this page are open source and free to self-host, so you can run a Xero replacement without per-user fees. You only pay for the server, and a small VPS is usually enough for personal use or a small team.
Can I self-host an alternative to Xero?
Yes. Bigcapital, ERPNext and Odoo ship a Docker image, so you can run them on a home server or VPS with Docker Compose in a few minutes. Your data then stays on hardware you control.
How do I migrate from Xero?
Start by exporting your data from Xero, then check the import options of the app you pick, since many projects ship importers for popular formats. Run both side by side for a week before you switch so nothing is lost.