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Beancount vs Money Manager Ex
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| Fact | Beancount | Money Manager Ex |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.1k | 2.3k |
| Latest | 3.2.3 | v1.9.4 |
| Last push | 2026-08-23 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 165 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 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.
PartialMoney Manager ExAccounts, budgets, scheduled transactions and stock portfolios on the desktop, with QIF import and no online banking.
Beancount
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Beancount
unsigned The latest release, 3.2.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Money Manager Ex
✓ signed The latest release, v1.9.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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