Bigcapital: Open-Source Financial Accounting with Intelligent Reporting
Summary
Bigcapital is an open-source financial accounting and inventory software designed for small and medium businesses. It offers intelligent reporting and automates accounting processes, serving as a robust alternative to commercial solutions like QuickBooks and Xero. This project helps businesses keep their finances organized and make faster, data-driven decisions.
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Introduction
Bigcapital is an open-source financial accounting and inventory software, providing intelligent reporting for faster decision-making. It serves as a powerful alternative to commercial solutions like QuickBooks and Xero, designed specifically for small and medium businesses. Written in TypeScript, Bigcapital helps automate accounting processes and keeps all business finances in one organized place.
Installation
Getting started with Bigcapital is straightforward, with options for both self-hosting and development.
For self-hosting, Bigcapital is available under the AGPL-3.0 license and can be deployed using Docker. A comprehensive guide is provided for setting up with Docker and Docker Compose:
For local development, a detailed guide is available in the repository:
Alternatively, you can use Gitpod for a pre-configured development environment:
Examples
Bigcapital offers "Headless Accounting," allowing you to integrate its API with your existing systems. This enables you to organize transactions using a double-entry system and generate robust financial reports.
Explore the API with Postman:
Why Use Bigcapital?
Bigcapital stands out as an open-source solution that empowers businesses with control over their financial data. Its intelligent reporting capabilities provide valuable insights, enabling better and faster decision-making. By automating accounting processes, it reduces manual effort and improves accuracy. As a free and open-source alternative, it offers significant cost savings compared to proprietary software while maintaining a high level of functionality for accounting, billing, inventory, and payments.