Linux Accounting SoftwareWhen thinking free or inexpensive options for small business one of the better accounting software for small business that is available is PostBooks accounting software. It is an Enterprise level accounting software that is both scalable and runs across multiple platforms including Windows, Linux/Unix and MacIntosh with a single application source code. The GUI client is written by a Norwegian company called Trolltech in QT which is a C++ toolkit for application development including business work accounting software. The central database access, networking and file handling is platform-independent with full platform functionality. All crediting and debiting, inventory management and order taking is handled in a Postgres stored procedure which makes it pretty straight forward for other client software to access data. There are various xTuple alternate interfaces available to access the Postgres database with everything from wireless devices and Web portals to desktop office software.This makes cross-platform accounting integration simpler. PostBooks handles all aspects of accounting: general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, sales reporting, CRM, purchasing, inventory and light manufacturing. It also comes with an open source report writer and provides a full battery of financial reports. It has a universal address book and through CRM can record and maintain incident and opportunity management, to-do lists and project management. It also handles work orders with support for make-to-order.PostBooks is internationalized with multi-currency capable as well as providing multiple tax structures, multilingual translation packs which are kept current via the global community. This Linux accounting software can be scaled down to handle both mid-size and small business needs running on a Linux or Mac platform although some of the more popular accounting software packages might be better received in the small- and mid-sized community. One thing about PostBooks that makes it an attractive alternative is that it is OpenSource, OSI-certified Common Public Attribution License and so therefore is completely free. This Linux accounting software can be downloaded in its entirety from the SourceForge website on the PostBooks project page. Leave The Linux Accounting Software Page To Return To The Home Page |