Free Accounting Software That Actually Balances the Books
A genuine double-entry ledger for $0 - not a trial, not a spreadsheet template. No credit card required.
Start free - no card neededWhat the Free Plan Includes
The Free plan is a shoebox replacement: everything you need to stop losing receipts and start keeping real books.
Free vs Professional
| Capability | Free | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Transactions | 50 lifetime | Unlimited |
| Transaction entry | Manual | Manual + AI auto-categorization |
| OCR receipt scans | 5 lifetime | 5 per day |
| Reports | Basic | Full suite incl. tax liability |
| Tax calculations | ||
| 1099 & W-2 generation | ||
| Support | Standard | Priority |
| Price | $0 forever | $9.99/year |
Full plan details on the pricing page.
What "Free" Means Here
Your data stays yours
Data import/export is included in the Free plan. You can export your transactions and reports at any time, in full. If you ever leave, your books leave with you.
Free does not mean unsecured
Every plan gets the same bank-level encryption in transit and at rest, hardened security headers, and row-level access control. Security is not a paid add-on.
The honest limit
Free covers 50 lifetime transactions and 5 lifetime receipt scans - enough to replace the shoebox and see if SimplyLedger fits. When you outgrow it, Professional is $9.99/year with unlimited transactions and AI automation. Explore the full feature list to see what upgrading unlocks.