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Fava vs hledger

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Favahledger
LanguagePythonHaskell
LicenceMITGPL-3.0
Stars2.6k4.7k
Latestv1.30.161.52.4
Last push2026-10-022026-10-04
Release cadencetoo few releasestoo few releases
Active contributors9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days6+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Quicken. Alternatives to Quicken →

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

    PartialhledgerPlain text double-entry accounting with command-line, terminal and web interfaces, compatible with Ledger journals.