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Beancount vs hledger
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| Fact | Beancount | hledger |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Haskell |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 6.1k | 4.7k |
| Latest | 3.2.3 | 1.52.4 |
| Last push | 2026-08-23 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 6+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
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.
PartialhledgerPlain text double-entry accounting with command-line, terminal and web interfaces, compatible with Ledger journals.
Beancount
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hledger
- 1.99.52026-10-02(2.0 preview 5)pre-release
- test-arm64-cifs2026-09-26Test build: linux arm64, CIFS redirect fixpre-release
- 1.99.42026-09-11(2.0 preview 4)pre-release
- 1.52.42026-09-10hledger-web packaging fixes for stackage; misc dependency and doc updates
- 1.52.32026-08-27Uses hledger-lib 1.52.3.
Beancount
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hledger
✓ signed The latest release, 1.52.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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