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