KMyMoney

What is KMyMoney?

KMyMoney has been around since 2003, evolving from a simple budgeting tool into a full‑featured accounting system. It is built by KDE and follows the same design principles as other KDE applications, making it familiar to users of the desktop. The latest release, 5.2.2, adds improved OFX handling and a cleaner UI.

It targets individuals and small businesses that need a reliable way to track expenses, incomes, and bank accounts. The learning curve is moderate; the interface is organized into accounts, transactions, and reports, which feels more structured than QuickBooks Lite but less complex than enterprise solutions.

Compared with QuickBooks, KMyMoney offers a comparable set of features—double‑entry bookkeeping, reconciliation, and reporting—without the subscription cost. The experience is more “Linux‑native”; shortcuts follow KDE conventions, and the application integrates with the file manager for import/export.

Best for: Small business owners and serious personal finance users who need double‑entry accounting without a subscription.

Key features of KMyMoney

• Double‑entry bookkeeping
• Multiple account types (bank, credit, asset, liability)
• Reconciliation of bank accounts
• Import/export via QIF, OFX, HBCI
• Online banking download for OFX/HBCI
• Custom reports and charts
• Plugin architecture for additional formats

Tips for Windows users

When moving from QuickBooks, export your data to QIF or CSV and import it into KMyMoney. The account hierarchy is similar, but you’ll need to recreate categories manually. Keyboard shortcuts follow KDE standards (Ctrl+N for new transaction, Ctrl+R for reconciliation). Workflow differs: KMyMoney requires you to record each transaction separately, whereas QuickBooks can batch import statements. Take time to set up the chart of accounts to match your existing structure.

Recent releases

• 5.2.2 — February 22, 2026
• 5.2.1 — August 4, 2025
• 5.2.0 — June 21, 2025
• 5.1.3 — July 30, 2022