Your Finances. Your Git Repository. Your Control.
Manage your accounting ledger with standard Git workflows. Clone, edit locally with your favorite tools, and push changes. Complete data ownership with zero vendor lock-in.
$ git clone ssh://[email protected]:2222/you/ledger.git
Cloning into 'ledger'...
✓ Receiving objects: 100%
$ cd ledger && vim expenses.beancount
# Edit with your favorite editor
$ git add . && git commit -m "Add Q4 expenses"
[main abc123d] Add Q4 expenses
1 file changed, 12 insertions(+)
$ git push origin main
✓ Your financial data synced securely
How It Works
Three simple steps to version-controlled financial management
Clone Your Ledger
Clone your ledger repository to your local machine using standard Git commands
git clone ssh://[email protected]:2222/you/ledger.git
Edit Locally
Use your favorite editor: VS Code, Vim, Emacs, or specialized Beancount tools. Your choice, not ours.
vim expenses.beancount # or code . or emacs
Push Changes Back
Commit your changes and push to sync automatically. Every change is tracked with full audit history.
git commit -m "Add Q4 expenses" && git push
Why Git for Your Finances?
All the power of Git's distributed version control, applied to your financial data
Data Sovereignty
Your complete financial history is in a standard Git repository. Stop paying us? You keep everything.
Tool Freedom
Edit with any editor: VS Code, Vim, Emacs, or specialized Beancount tools. Your choice, not ours.
Complete Audit Trail
Git shows exactly who changed what and when. Perfect for compliance and accountability.
Distributed Backups
Every clone is a complete backup. Automatic versioned backups on your machine and in the cloud.
Collaboration Ready
Use branches, pull requests, and code review workflows to collaborate with your team or accountant.
Exit Strategy
Standard Git format means zero vendor lock-in. More portable, not less, than traditional accounting software.
Git-Based vs Traditional Accounting
See how Git-based accounting compares to proprietary software
Traditional Software
Proprietary file formats lock in your data
Must use their interface and tools only
Limited or no version history
Difficult to collaborate or share access
Stop paying, lose access to your data
Manual backups or expensive backup plans
Git-Based Beancount
Standard Git repository, universally portable
Use any editor: VS Code, Vim, Emacs, or specialized tools
Unlimited version history with Git's full power
Built-in collaboration with branches and pull requests
Keep everything forever, even if you stop paying
Automatic distributed backups with every clone
Who Uses Git for Accounting?
From solo developers to enterprise teams
Developers & Engineers
"Financial data as code" - version control your finances with the same tools you use for software development.
Accountant Partnerships
Transparent collaboration with your accountant. Share access, review changes, and maintain a complete audit trail.
Teams & Organizations
Multi-user workflows with branching and merge strategies. Perfect for teams managing complex financial operations.
Compliance & Auditing
Complete audit history with Git blame. See exactly who made every change and when, for compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Git hosting work with Beancount.io?
We provide a Git server at git.beancount.io powered by Gitea. When you sign up, you get a private Git repository for your ledger files. You can clone it using standard Git commands over HTTPS, make changes locally, and push them back. It's the same Git workflow you already know.
Can I use my own Git server instead?
Absolutely! Since your ledger is in a standard Git repository, you can push it to GitHub, GitLab, your own Gitea instance, or any Git server you prefer. The data is yours, stored in an open format.
What happens to my data if I stop paying?
You keep everything. Your complete financial history is in a standard Git repository that you've already cloned to your local machine. The data is yours, not locked in a proprietary format. This is a key advantage of Git-based accounting.
Is my financial data secure in Git?
Yes. We use HTTPS for all Git operations, and your repository is private by default. Git itself has a proven security model used by millions of developers worldwide for sensitive source code. Plus, you have complete control over who has access.
How do I collaborate with my accountant?
You can add your accountant as a collaborator on your Git repository. They can clone the repo, make changes or suggestions, and create pull requests for you to review. Every change is tracked with full history and accountability.
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