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Beancount.io

Plain-text accounting platform with Git version control and AI-assisted bookkeeping.

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Introduction

Beancount.io treats financial records like code: double-entry ledgers in plain text, tracked with Git. AI helps categorize transactions and flag anomalies, while scripts and plugins handle custom reports and reconciliations. It runs through a web and mobile interface, with hosted Fava dashboards.

Added on
Nov 2, 2026
Website
beancount.io
Pricing model
Freemium
Company
Beancount.io

Product information

What is Beancount.io?

A plain-text accounting platform for developers and finance professionals, built on double-entry bookkeeping and Git-native version control.

How to use Beancount.io?

Sign up and create a ledger, then write transactions in plain text or use the AI-assisted import. Every change is committed to Git, and you can view dashboards in hosted Fava or run scripts for reports.

Core features of Beancount.io

  • Git-native version control
  • AI-assisted bookkeeping and categorization
  • Scriptable workflows and plugins
  • Plain-text transparency
  • Real-time dashboards
  • iOS and Android apps

Use cases of Beancount.io

  1. 1Personal finance tracking
  2. 2Small business bookkeeping with audit trails
  3. 3Scripted reconciliations
  4. 4Managing investment portfolios in plain text

Frequently asked questions about Beancount.io

Is my data safe with Beancount.io?+

Data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and you can export your plain-text files at any time.

Can I customize reports in Beancount.io?+

Yes. It is fully scriptable, so you can automate reconciliations, build custom reports and add plugins.

What is Beancount.io?+

A plain-text accounting platform for developers and finance professionals that makes finances scriptable, auditable and automated.

Which category is Beancount.io in?+

Beancount.io is listed under AI Accounting.

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ai accountingplain-text financegit workflowbookkeeping

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