hledger
The premium Open Source alternative to GnuCash
🎯 Best for:Users who want the reliability of plain-text accounting with modern web access.
What is hledger?
A cross-platform accounting tool that tracks finances using a simple, version-controllable text format. It offers multiple interfaces including a terminal UI and a web-based dashboard for data entry.
Tech Stack
HaskellFinance & Accounting
Why hledger?
- • Multiple UI options
- • Robust Haskell core
- • Excellent documentation
Limitations
- • Haskell runtime required
- • Text-based entry
- • Learning curve for syntax
3/5/2026
Last Update
365
Forks
349
Issues
GPL-3.0
License
Financial Leak Detected
Stop the "SaaS Tax"
Your team could be burning cash. Switching to hledger instantly boosts your runway.
Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on GnuCash)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%