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Beancount vs Ledger

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BeancountLedger
LanguagePythonC++
LicenceGPL-2.0Other
Stars6.1k6.1k
Latest3.2.3v3.4.1
Last push2026-08-232026-09-22
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 25 days between releases
Active contributors1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days3 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.

    PartialLedgerCommand-line double-entry accounting over plain text journals; no bank sync or graphical interface.