FAQ for 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.

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.

Beancount.io is designed for tech-savvy personal finance enthusiasts, developers and engineers, small business owners with technical backgrounds, cryptocurrency and investment enthusiasts, and privacy-focused individuals who want control over their financial data and appreciate transparent, scriptable solutions.

Beancount.io stands out with its plain-text, scriptable approach to accounting. Unlike traditional software, it offers complete transparency, version control, automation capabilities, and the ability to extend functionality through plugins. Our platform combines the power of command-line tools with a user-friendly interface, making your finances more accessible while maintaining full control over your data.

Yes! Beancount.io is fully scriptable. Automate reconciliations, build custom reports, and extend the platform with plugins or integrations.

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.

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.

Contact us anytime at telegram or visit our Help Center. We're here to support developers, finance teams, and anyone building with Beancount.io.

You can cancel your subscription at any time. If you cancel, you'll continue to have access to Beancount.io's premium features until the end of your current billing period. We don't offer refunds for partial months of service, but you're never locked into a long-term contract. Your data remains yours, and you can export it at any time in plain-text format.

Getting started is easy. Simply sign up for our free tier to explore the platform's features. Visit our Help Center for detailed guides, check out our Getting Started documentation, or join our community for support. Our platform is designed to be accessible for both beginners and experienced users of plain-text accounting.