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hledger vs GnuCash: catalog facts
hledgerGnuCash
Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux
  • 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
  • Real double-entry accounting, including invoicing and accounts payable
  • Multi-currency support and scheduled transactions
  • You need to understand double-entry accounting, or learn it as you go
  • The interfaces are deliberately basic compared with commercial finance software
  • The interface is dated and the accounting concepts take time to learn
  • Bank connections are limited compared with commercial products
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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