"I switched to beancount after trying several other things (mint, spreadsheets, gnucash), and I like it quite a bit. The data model is perfect. The flexibility level is exactly what I need."
Own your books like you own your code.
Beancount is plain-text, double-entry accounting you can version with Git, automate with scripts, and audit line-by-line—with AI to handle the data entry.
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Expenses:Food:Coffee 4.50 USD
Assets:Cash:Wallet -4.50 USD
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Accounting, Reimagined for AI-era
Write your finances like code—with AI-powered insights, automation, and full transparency. Beancount.io brings scriptable, auditable accounting to the age of LLMs.
Git-Native Version Control
Every financial change is a Git commit with full history. Branch to test scenarios, merge team changes, and roll back mistakes instantly. Your books deserve the same version control as your code.
AI-Assisted Bookkeeping
Automate transaction categorization, detect anomalies, and get smart suggestions—all with AI. Focus on decisions, not data entry.
Scriptable Workflows
Write custom scripts to automate reconciliations, generate reports, or trigger alerts. Accounting that adapts to your logic.
Transparent & Auditable
Plain-text files mean every transaction is reviewable, version-controlled, and easy to audit—no black boxes or vendor lock-in.
Real-Time Analytics
Instantly visualize cash flow, spot trends, and build custom dashboards. Your data, your queries, your insights.
Import From Anywhere
Bring your history from Mint, QuickBooks, or any bank CSV. Beancount's importers turn statements into clean, double-entry transactions—so nothing stays locked in a proprietary format.
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"My company and I have been using Beancount since 2017 for all financial tracking. After years of using plain text accounting, I feel empowered knowing my financial data isn't locked away in a proprietary format."
"My Beancount books are 95% automatic after several years. The ability to use Git history for finances is almost as important as backup for my codebase. It's hard to move away after years of plain text accounting."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beancount.io?
Beancount.io is a modern, plain-text accounting platform built for developers and finance professionals. It makes your finances scriptable, auditable, and automated—with AI-powered insights and customizable workflows.
How much does Beancount.io cost?
Beancount.io offers a generous free tier for individuals and open source users. Advanced features and AI automations are available on affordable monthly or annual plans. See our pricing page for details.
Can I customize workflows and reports?
Yes! Beancount.io is fully scriptable. Automate reconciliations, build custom reports, and extend the platform with plugins or integrations.
Can I import my data from Mint, QuickBooks, or a CSV?
Yes. Beancount's importer framework turns bank and credit-card statements—CSV, OFX, or QIF—into clean double-entry transactions, and beancount.io can sync many banks directly. Your history comes with you; nothing stays locked in a proprietary format.
Is there documentation or training?
Yes! We offer detailed docs, a Help Center, video tutorials, and an active community. Our team is always ready to help you get started or build advanced workflows.
Is my data safe with Beancount.io?
Yes. Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. You can export your plain-text files anytime, and we never lock you in. Security, privacy, and transparency are core to our philosophy.
How do I get support?
Contact us anytime at telegram or visit our Help Center. We're here to support developers, finance teams, and anyone building with Beancount.io.
Do I need to know accounting or coding?
No. Beancount reads like plain English, and the app guides you through everyday entries while AI handles categorization and the double-entry math. You can grow into scripts and custom reports whenever you're ready—not on day one.
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