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hledger

Fast, reliable plain text accounting software for tracking money and more

Data & JSON linuxmacoswindows Haskell GPL-3.0

Description

hledger is fast, reliable, free, multicurrency double-entry accounting software to track money, investments, cryptocurrencies, time, or any other quantifiable commodity. It uses a future-proof plain text file format and provides powerful reporting and querying capabilities.

AI Summary

A plain text double-entry accounting tool for tracking finances, investments, and other commodities.

Capabilities

  • + Double-entry bookkeeping with plain text files
  • + Multi-currency support including cryptocurrencies
  • + Balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
  • + Time tracking capabilities
  • + Web and TUI interfaces available

Use When

  • You want plain text accounting
  • You need multi-currency financial tracking
  • You prefer version-controllable financial data

Avoid When

  • x You need a full GUI accounting application
  • x You want automatic bank import without setup
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