hledger alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave hledger: no invoicing, bank feeds or payroll, and requires comfort with text files and the command line. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces hledger, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Beancount currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best hledger alternative for most people
BeancountStricter plain-text format with a Python ecosystem and the Fava web UI.
Best hledger alternative for a free option
GnuCashFree double-entry desktop accounting with a graphical interface.
Best hledger alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
AkauntingSelf-hostable web accounting with invoicing and a client portal.
Best hledger alternative for open source
Frappe BooksOpen-source accounting app with invoicing and a modern UI.
Best hledger alternative for self-hosting
Frappe BooksOpen-source accounting app with invoicing and a modern UI.
Best hledger alternative for Mac
BeancountStricter plain-text format with a Python ecosystem and the Fava web UI.
Best hledger alternative for Windows
BeancountStricter plain-text format with a Python ecosystem and the Fava web UI.
Best hledger alternative for Linux
BeancountStricter plain-text format with a Python ecosystem and the Fava web UI.
Best hledger alternative for working in the browser
BeancountStricter plain-text format with a Python ecosystem and the Fava web UI.
hledger alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to hledger?
Beancount ranks first right now. Stricter plain-text format with a Python ecosystem and the Fava web UI. GnuCash and Frappe Books follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to hledger?
Yes. Beancount (open source), GnuCash (open source), Frappe Books (open source) and Akaunting (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to hledger?
Yes: Beancount, GnuCash and Frappe Books. Frappe Books can also be self-hosted.
Which hledger alternatives work on Linux?
Beancount and GnuCash run on Linux.
Why do people switch from hledger?
The complaints we hear most: no invoicing, bank feeds or payroll; requires comfort with text files and the command line; accountants rarely work in it directly.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces hledger, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.