During our research, our number one criteria was that the software had to be 100 percent free or include a free plan that did not expire.

Many small businesses cannot afford to invest in an accounting software but need something more sophisticated than an Excel spreadsheet. How We Evaluated the Best Free Accounting Software for Small Business In the top five is xTuple PostBooks®, named best for Manufacturing and Distribution businesses that want a system that integrates accounting, operations, sales and inventory all in one software for free. Evaluations are based on price, features and other criteria. While free accounting software that meets all of the needs of a small business is difficult to find, compared over a dozen solid options and narrowed it down to the five (5) best.