Banana Accounting

Banana Accounting is a Swiss accounting software package that presents traditional columnar bookkeeping in a modern, spreadsheet-like interface. Developed by Banana.ch in Lugano, it is designed for users who appreciate the transparency and flexibility of working in tables similar to Excel, but who also need the structure, controls and reports of proper double-entry accounting. Many small businesses, associations and accountants find conventional accounting software rigid or overly complex, while spreadsheets lack safeguards and consistent reporting. Banana Accounting addresses this gap by combining an intuitive grid-based data entry model with automatic calculations, error checks and financial statements, making it suitable both for professionals managing multiple clients and for non-specialists keeping their own books.

Key features include double-entry accounting, simple income and expense cash books, multi-currency accounting, VAT management for Switzerland and other countries, budgeting and forecasting, and a range of reports including balance sheets, profit and loss statements and account cards. Users can import bank statements in various formats to speed up data entry, and smart autocomplete helps reduce repetitive typing. Templates for different types of organisations and countries help users start quickly, and extensions allow additional reports and functionality to be added. The software also supports invoicing, estimates, inventory and fixed asset management through additional applications and extensions. Banana Accounting is installed locally on Windows, macOS and Linux, with iPad support, and files can be stored in cloud folders for sharing with accountants. It is available in several languages, reflecting its use across Europe and internationally. Its target users are small businesses, freelancers, nonprofit associations, fiduciaries, accountants and educational institutions. Its transparent, table-based approach makes it straightforward for accountants and clients to review entries together and spot errors early. A free version is available with limited transactions, paid plans start from around EUR 84, and a free trial is offered.