Business apps
Frappe Books
Desktop accounting for small businesses
Typically replaces
Spreadsheet books, entry-level desktop accounting packages
Frappe Books is a free desktop accounting application that runs offline. We set it up for small businesses and branch operations, and plan the upgrade path into ERPNext for when the operation outgrows it.
Key capabilities
- Double-entry accounting with a full chart of accounts
- Sales and purchase invoicing with GST
- Offline-first — no internet dependency at the counter
- Inventory tracking for simple stock operations
- Financial statements and ledger reports
- Multi-company support
Best for
- Small businesses moving off spreadsheets
- Branches or units that need local, offline books
- Businesses that will grow into ERPNext later
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes, it is free and open source. Our charge is for setup, chart of accounts design, data migration and training — not for the software.
Yes, and we plan for it. Masters and opening balances migrate cleanly when the business outgrows desktop accounting.
Considering Frappe Books?
Tell us how you run today. We'll tell you honestly whether that needs a new system, a change to what you have, or neither.