Introduction

BookKeeping is a free, local-first, double-entry accounting system built for small businesses and independents. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with no internet connection required.

Core Concepts

BookKeeping uses standard double-entry bookkeeping principles. Every transaction has at least one debit and one credit, and they must always balance.

• Entities — separate businesses or clients you manage
• Accounts — chart of accounts (assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses)
• Transactions — journal entries with debits and credits
• Mini Apps — embedded tools that connect to your data

What's Included

• Chart of accounts management with sub-types
• Transaction entry with full double-entry validation
• Trial balance, balance sheet, and income statement
• Multiple business entities in one install
• Built-in App Store for Mini Apps
• Local SQLite database — your data stays with you