LedgerSMB

LedgerSMB is a web-based double-entry accounting and ERP application for small and mid-size businesses. It combines core general ledger functionality with sales, purchasing, and operational workflows, using PostgreSQL as its backend.

Key Features

• Double-entry general ledger with receivables and payables
• Sales workflow: quotations, orders, and invoicing
• Purchasing workflow including RFQs and vendor management
• Inventory management and shipping support
• Fixed asset accounting with depreciation
• Projects and timecards/time tracking
• Customizable document templates with outputs such as PDF, HTML, and CSV
• Built-in emailing of documents (for example invoices and orders)
• Multi-currency accounting and multi-language support

Use Cases

• Small businesses needing an integrated accounting and invoicing system
• Service companies tracking projects and timecards alongside bookkeeping
• Organizations managing inventory, purchasing, and sales orders in one system

Limitations and Considerations

• Requires PostgreSQL and a properly configured web server/TLS setup for production use
• Older LedgerSMB versions are strongly discouraged due to known security and data stability issues

LedgerSMB is designed to be scalable and data-integrity focused, while keeping advanced features configurable so smaller deployments can remain simple. It is well-suited for organizations wanting a full-featured accounting core with ERP-style workflows and customizable outputs.