hledger vs Frappe Books: catalog facts
 hledger |  Frappe Books |
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Free Free and open source under the GPL. |
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence. |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line |
macOS |
- Data is plain text you own, version-controllable and readable without the software
- A robust multi-currency double-entry engine accurate to 255 decimal places
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- Keyboard-driven fuzzy search to reach any form
- Invoices, income and expense tracking in one app
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- You need to understand double-entry accounting, or learn it as you go
- The interfaces are deliberately basic compared with commercial finance software
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- Still at a 0.x version
- Aimed at small businesses, not larger accounting teams
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Open source |
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License: GPL-3.0 |
License: AGPL-3.0 |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Not stated if it works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.
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