GNUKhata

7.7easy start · #13 of 76
in Bookkeeping Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

GNUKhata is ranked #13 of 76 in bookkeeping software on The Geeks Club, made by GNUKhata. It runs on Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

GNUKhata plans and pricing

All plans

GNUKhata Free Free and open source; current v8.0 supports Docker installation gnukhata.org · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on bookkeeping software

Free plan: Yes

Best GNUKhata alternatives

See all 12

FreeAgent 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 19.2 BUSY 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 29.0 Zoho Books 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 38.8 Odoo Accounting 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 48.8 Clear Books 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 58.6 Wave 0 of 4 in the starter kit Lesson 68.5

The record

Accounting and inventory: GNUKhata is free and open source financial accounting and inventory software for SMEs, traders, startups, and NGOs.
Sales and purchases: It supports sales and purchase invoices, point-of-sale entry, delivery notes, debit and credit notes, payments, and receipts.
Accounting tools: It includes a customizable chart of accounts, journal, payment, receipt, and contra vouchers, and year-end book closing and rollover.
Inventory: It tracks stock across multiple godowns and supports product and service records, tax details, and HSN search.
Reporting: The product provides financial and stock reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and stock summaries.
GST export: GNUKhata can generate GSTR-1 reports and export them as JSON for upload to the GST portal.
Access controls: It supports multiple user roles, including Admin, Manager, Operator, Internal Auditor, and Godown In charge.
Security: The project says SQL injection issues are fixed, but its code has not had a security audit and it recommends use in a private environment.
Known GST limits: The project says it does not currently support online e-way billing or e-invoicing, GST-2A/GSTR-2B reconciliation, and several other advanced GST features.
Installation: GNUKhata v8.0 is distributed as Docker images; the project says Windows installation is possible but not well tested.
Support: The project lists Telegram, Matrix, and a mailing list for general support.
Intended users: GNUKhata was initiated in India in 2009 for SMEs, traders, startups, and NGOs, with a focus on Indian GST requirements.
Founded: 2009
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Bookkeeping Software in 2026#13 of 76
Best General Ledger Software in 2026#2 of 24

Is GNUKhata yours?

Claim it for free: prove the domain, then correct facts, plans and screenshots. An editor reviews every change.

Claim it free Promote GNUKhata

Sources

gnukhata.org/about/· checked 29 Sept 2026
gnukhata.org/blog/v8-releasenote/· checked 29 Sept 2026
gnukhata.org/docs/products_services/product_service/· checked 29 Sept 2026
gnukhata.org· checked 29 Sept 2026
gnukhata.org/docs/gst/gstr1/· checked 29 Sept 2026
gnukhata.org/docs/administration/manage_user/· checked 29 Sept 2026
gnukhata.org/blog/v8.0-known-limitations/· checked 29 Sept 2026
gnukhata.org/install/· checked 29 Sept 2026
gnukhata.org/docs/get-involved/· checked 29 Sept 2026