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Beancount vs Fava

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BeancountFava
LanguagePythonPython
LicenceGPL-2.0MIT
Stars6.1k2.6k
Latest3.2.3v1.30.16
Last push2026-08-232026-10-02
Release cadencetoo few releasestoo few releases
Active contributors1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Quicken. Alternatives to Quicken →

    PartialBeancountDouble-entry accounting from plain text files, with importers and reports; no bank sync or graphical app of its own.

    PartialFavaWeb interface for Beancount files with charts, reports, budgets and an editor; no bank sync.