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Beancount

Double-entry bookkeeping computer language that lets you define financial transactions in text.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
Plain Text AccountingProductivitySql Financial QueryDouble EntryPython Bookkeeping
Overview

Why consider Beancount?

Beancount is a double-entry plain text accounting engine written in Python by Martin Blais. It compiles plain text financial records into SQL databases, enabling powerful SQL queries over transactions, custom inventory booking methods, and automated financial health audits.

Guided learning

Learn Beancount by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Beancount

Beancount tracks multi-currency investments, balance sheets, and tax lots using declarative text files.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install beancount fava
2fava my_ledger.beancount

Beancount is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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Beancount FAQs

Beancount is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Beancount is listed under the GPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Beancount is listed as an alternative to Wave. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.