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GnuCash vs Banktivity: catalog facts
GnuCashBanktivity
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Paid

Paid, with a free 30-day trial that needs no credit card.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS, iOS
  • Real double-entry accounting, including invoicing and accounts payable
  • Multi-currency support and scheduled transactions
  • Native apps for Mac, iPhone and iPad
  • Budgeting, investments, net worth and retirement planning in one app
  • The interface is dated and the accounting concepts take time to learn
  • Bank connections are limited compared with commercial products
  • Apple platforms only
  • Paid after the trial period
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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