PortSide Ledger

Professional Accounting System for Small Businesses

Enterprise-grade double-entry accounting without the enterprise price. Complete financial management, invoicing, and reportingβ€”own your data, control your costs.

Why PortSide Ledger?

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Cost Efficiency

Save $300-800/year compared to QuickBooks Online. Self-hosted solution eliminates recurring SaaS fees while providing enterprise features.

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Data Ownership

Complete control over your financial data with no vendor lock-in. Your data stays on your servers, accessible when you need it.

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Customization Ready

Open architecture allows custom features and integrations. Adapt the system to your unique business needs and workflows.

Complete Financial Management

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Chart of Accounts

Flexible account structure supporting checking, savings, credit cards, and cash accounts. Organize your finances your way.

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Transaction Management

Full double-entry bookkeeping with debit/credit tracking. Every transaction properly balanced and recorded.

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Bank Reconciliation

Streamlined reconciliation process with transaction matching and balance verification. Keep your books accurate.

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Multi-Currency Support

Handle transactions in different currencies with extensible currency framework. USD default included.

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Professional Invoices

Multi-line invoices with automatic numbering, tax calculations, and payment terms. Impress your clients with professional billing.

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Bill Management

Vendor bill tracking with line-item detail and payment scheduling. Never miss a payment deadline.

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Customer & Vendor Management

Complete contact database with balance tracking. Manage relationships and outstanding balances in one place.

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Payment Tracking

Monitor outstanding receivables and payables. Know exactly who owes you and what you owe others.

Powerful Financial Reporting

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Profit & Loss Statement

Revenue and expense analysis by date range. Understand your profitability at a glance with detailed P&L reports.

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Balance Sheet

Real-time assets, liabilities, and equity reporting. See your complete financial position instantly.

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Cash Flow Statement

Track cash movement and ending positions. Monitor liquidity and cash management effectively.

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AR/AP Aging Reports

Identify overdue invoices and bills by aging buckets (30/60/90+ days). Take action on collections proactively.

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Dashboard Metrics

Real-time KPIs including monthly revenue, expenses, and cash balances. At-a-glance business health monitoring.

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Account Register View

Detailed transaction history with inline editing for unreconciled items. Drill down into any account easily.

Advanced Capabilities

πŸ” Transaction Protection

Reconciled transactions are locked from editing, ensuring audit trail integrity. Maintain accurate historical records automatically.

πŸ“‚ Category Management

Organize transactions by revenue, expense, asset, liability, or equity categories. Keep your books properly organized.

πŸ‘€ User Management

Role-based access control (Admin/User) with profile management. Control who sees what in your financial system.

πŸ”’ Secure Authentication

Session-based authentication with encrypted passwords. Your financial data stays protected at all times.

Flexible Deployment

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Cloud-Hosted

Deploy on DigitalOcean, AWS, Azure, or any cloud provider. Low monthly cost ($10-20) with automatic backups included.

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Self-Hosted

Run on internal servers for maximum data control. Perfect for businesses with strict security requirements.

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Hybrid

Development/staging on cloud, production on-premises. Best of both worlds for testing and security.

Perfect For

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Small Businesses

Companies with 1-50 employees looking for affordable, powerful accounting software without recurring fees.

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Startups & Solopreneurs

New businesses needing professional financial management from day one without breaking the budget.

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Service Businesses

Consultants, agencies, and professional services requiring robust invoicing and client billing capabilities.

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QuickBooks Alternatives

Companies seeking cost-effective alternatives to expensive cloud accounting platforms with vendor lock-in.

Multiple Revenue Opportunities

πŸ’Ό Hosted SaaS

Offer monthly subscriptions ($15-50/month per business). Create recurring revenue with minimal ongoing overhead.

🏷️ White-Label Licensing

Sell customized versions to accountants and consultants. Empower professionals to offer their own branded solution.

πŸ”§ Custom Development

Billable hours for feature additions and integrations. Professional services revenue stream for specialized needs.

πŸ“š Implementation Services

Setup, training, and migration assistance. Help businesses transition successfully from their current system.

⭐ Add-On Modules

Premium features like inventory, payroll, and advanced reporting. Create upsell opportunities for power users.

Ready to Take Control of Your Finances?

Join small businesses using PortSide Ledger to manage their accounting professionally without the enterprise price tag or vendor lock-in.

Ask about hosting, customization, and white-label options