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The accounting software you actually own.

Buy it once for $299. Your books live on your computer — not in someone's cloud — with no subscription required.

Your data stays on YOUR computer.
Costs less than 1 year of subscription-based software.
Stored on your computer — never part of a cloud breach.
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30-day free trial • No credit card required • Windows, Mac & Linux

EasyLedger 3.0 desktop accounting software dashboard — bank balance, receivables, payables and a revenue versus expenses chart

Why Choose EasyLedger?

Professional accounting without the recurring costs

One-Time Payment

$299 gets you lifetime access. Compare that to subscription-based software at $25/month ($300/year, $3,000 over 10 years!)

Your Data, Your Computer

Your books are stored on your own computer, never in the cloud — so they can't be exposed in a cloud breach or leaked by a vendor. Sensitive details like email passwords and bank account numbers are encrypted. Automatic daily backups protect you from mistakes, and you can copy them anywhere you like for safekeeping.

Works Offline

Internet connection required periodically for license validation and updates. Access your finances anytime.

Lightning Fast

Desktop application means instant response times. No waiting for cloud servers or slow internet.

Everything You Need to Manage Your Business

Powerful features designed for simplicity

Invoicing & Quotes

Send professional quotes, turn accepted ones into invoices in one click, and email polished PDFs with automatic numbering.

Bills, Checks & Receipts New in 3.0

Track every expense by category and vendor, attach the receipt, and print checks for your bills on standard check stock.

Customers & Statements

Keep payment history and balances in one place, and send customers a statement showing exactly what's overdue.

Financial Reports

Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and sales-by-customer reports, all built on the same exact-to-the-cent math.

Bank Statement Import New in 3.0

Import the CSV, OFX, QFX or QIF files your bank already gives you, then reconcile. No live bank login required.

Taxes & Payments

Calculate sales tax automatically, record full or partial payments, and let customers pay invoices online through Stripe.

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Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees, no monthly charges

Free Trial

$ 0

30 Days

  • Full feature access
  • No credit card required
  • Windows, Mac & Linux
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Best Value

Full License

$ 299

One-Time Payment

  • All EasyLedger 3.0 features included
  • Bug fixes & maintenance updates
  • 1 machine activation — transferable to a new computer
  • Email support
  • Local data storage
Purchase Now — $299

Not ready? Try free for 30 days first — no credit card.

Updates & Priority Support

$5

Optional · billed annually at $50/year

  • Future major version upgrades
  • Priority email support
Add for $50/year

Special discounts available for students, nonprofits, and bulk purchases. Contact us for details.

Buy Once. Own It Forever.

How EasyLedger compares to QuickBooks, Wave, and Xero

Feature EasyLedger QuickBooks Online Wave Xero
Pricing model One-time purchase Subscription Free + paid Pro Subscription
Starting price $299 once From $20/mo Free (Pro $16/mo) From $25/mo
5-year cost* $299 From ~$1,200 $0 – $960 From ~$1,500
Where your data lives Your computer Their cloud Their cloud Their cloud
Works offline
You own it (perpetual license)
Future price increases Never Yes (raised 2025) — Yes

* Competitor 5-year cost uses each vendor's entry plan at current monthly list prices (QuickBooks Solopreneur $20/mo, Xero Early $25/mo, Wave Pro $16/mo); higher tiers, payment-processing fees, and payroll add-ons cost extra. Prices as of June 2026.

Over 5 years, that's over $1,000 kept in your pocket versus QuickBooks or Xero.

Coming from QuickBooks, Xero, Wave, or another tool? Import your customers via CSV — switching takes minutes, not days. Read the full QuickBooks vs EasyLedger comparison.

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