Ledger
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VisitLedger vs LedgerSMB
What both publish
| Fact | Ledger | LedgerSMB |
|---|---|---|
| API | The documentation links to Ledger 3 API documentation and describes it as a C++ API. | LedgerSMB exposes a language-independent web-services API documented with versioned OpenAPI files. |
| Bank feeds | No | Yes |
| Documentation | The documentation page links to the Ledger 3 manual, man page, API documentation, and ledger-mode manual. | Documentation includes installation and upgrade instructions, a free manual, videos and a work-in-progress business book. |
| Founded | 2003 | 2006 |
| Purpose | Ledger is a double-entry accounting system accessed from the UNIX command line. | LedgerSMB is open source ERP and accounting software for small and mid-size businesses, combining accounting, invoicing, order processing, and related operations. |
Ledger plans
- LedgerFree
LedgerSMB plans
- Free open-source softwareFree
- LedgerSMBFree
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.
Pick LedgerSMB if…
LedgerSMB suits small and mid-size businesses prepared to install and operate accounting software on their own infrastructure. It may be useful to organizations needing accounting, invoicing, order processing, inventory, and multi-currency transactions.