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Fava vs Ledger

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FavaLedger
LanguagePythonC++
LicenceMITOther
Stars2.6k6.1k
Latestv1.30.16v3.4.1
Last push2026-10-022026-09-22
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 25 days between releases
Active contributors9 commit authors 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 →

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

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