Frappe Books
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What both publish
| Fact | Frappe Books | Ledger |
|---|---|---|
| API | Frappe supplies REST and RPC HTTP APIs, including CRUD endpoints for documents and whitelisted Python method calls. | The documentation links to Ledger 3 API documentation and describes it as a C++ API. |
| Documentation | The documentation site includes setup, roles, transactions, POS, currencies, inventory, reports, settings and customization topics. | The documentation page links to the Ledger 3 manual, man page, API documentation, and ledger-mode manual. |
| Inventory tracking | Yes | No |
| Invoice creation | Yes | No |
| License | The current frappe-books repository identifies its license as AGPL-3.0-only. | Ledger is released under the BSD license. |
| Purpose | Frappe Books is accounting software for small businesses. | Ledger is a double-entry accounting system accessed from the UNIX command line. |
Frappe Books plans
- FreeFree
Ledger plans
- LedgerFree
Pick Frappe Books if…
Frappe Books suits small businesses looking for self-hosted accounting, inventory, and sales or purchasing records. Businesses in India may find its GST return reports relevant.
Pick Ledger if…
Ledger suits people comfortable keeping accounting records in text files and working from a UNIX command line. It supports multiple currencies and offers commands for reports, balance checks, and reconciliation.