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Bigcapital vs LedgerSMB

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Bigcapital vs LedgerSMB
FactBigcapitalLedgerSMB
LanguageTypeScriptPerl
LicenceAGPL-3.0Other
Stars3.9k570
Latestv0.25.421.13.8
Last push2026-10-042026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 5 days between releasesabout 17 days between releases
Active contributors14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace QuickBooks. Alternatives to QuickBooks →

    Full replacementBigcapitalDouble-entry accounting with invoices, bills, bank feeds, inventory items and financial reports.

    PartialLedgerSMBDouble-entry accounting, invoicing, orders and inventory in the browser on PostgreSQL, without bank feeds or payroll.

  • Both replace Xero. Alternatives to Xero →

    Full replacementBigcapitalDouble-entry accounting with invoices, bills, bank feeds, inventory items and financial reports.

    PartialLedgerSMBDouble-entry accounting, invoicing, orders and inventory in the browser on PostgreSQL, without bank feeds or payroll.