Looking for a TurboCASH alternative?
Meet RareBooks. Offline-first accounting, POS, and inventory built for growth-focused SMEs.
When to choose TurboCASH
If you're already on TurboCASH 4, don't need POS, and cost is the deciding factor over active development, staying put is a reasonable call — just budget for the fact that it won't receive further updates.
Why businesses switch to RareBooks
If you assumed TurboCASH meant 'free forever,' that assumption changed with version 5. RareBooks is transparent about its licensing from day one and keeps shipping new features.
Side-by-Side Comparison
How RareBooks compares to TurboCASH on core capabilities.
| Capability | RareBooks | TurboCASH |
|---|---|---|
| Offline-first | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | Modern Vue.js UI | Legacy Windows desktop UI |
| Platform support | Windows, macOS, Linux | Primarily Windows |
| POS | Built-in | Not native |
| Licensing model | Device-bound, one-time or subscription | TurboCASH 5 requires annual subscription; TurboCASH 4 is free but unmaintained since 2018 |
| Active development pace | Actively maintained commercial product | TurboCASH 5 active; TurboCASH 4 dormant |
Migrating from TurboCASH to RareBooks
Moving your books over is straightforward. Here's the process from start to finish.
Export your general ledger, debtors, and creditors data from TurboCASH (available via its reporting and export tools).
Set up your company profile and chart of accounts in RareBooks using the guided wizard.
Import customer, vendor, and stock item lists via CSV, then enter opening balances from your last TurboCASH trial balance.
Move invoicing, POS, and inventory operations to RareBooks, keeping your TurboCASH file for historical reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from businesses considering the switch.
Is TurboCASH still free?
It depends which version. TurboCASH 4 remains free and open-source but hasn't had a source release since January 2018. TurboCASH 5, the current actively developed version, requires an annual subscription.
Does TurboCASH have point-of-sale functionality?
Not natively as a dedicated POS mode — it's built primarily as a general ledger, cash book, and invoicing system rather than a retail checkout tool.
Ready to make the switch?
Start a free trial of RareBooks — no credit card required.