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ledger

Powerful double-entry accounting system with plain text format

Data & JSON linuxmacoswindows C++ BSD-3-Clause

Description

Ledger is a powerful, double-entry accounting system. It uses a simple yet powerful plain text syntax to specify the items to account, making it ideal for personal finance tracking and budgeting from the command line.

AI Summary

Plain text double-entry accounting system for personal and business finance tracking

Capabilities

  • + Track finances with double-entry accounting
  • + Use simple plain text format for transactions
  • + Generate financial reports and balances
  • + Support multiple currencies and commodities
  • + Query and filter transactions

Use When

  • You want plain text accounting from the command line
  • You need double-entry bookkeeping

Avoid When

  • x You need a graphical accounting application
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