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I have problem with double entry, in fact the webapp I wrote is using it as well. The reason why I disliked GnuCash was the lack of an undo together with a fri
by TomK32 8y ago
I have problem with double entry, in fact the webapp I wrote is using it as well.
The reason why I disliked GnuCash was the lack of an undo together with a frickly date entry.
I recommend reading up on https://plaintextaccounting.org/ https://plaintextaccounting.org/ for those who like double entry but with text files
- lawn 8y agoJust been switching to beancount from ynab. Apart from minor annoyances it's so much more powerful. If you're up for some programming and customization it's hard to beat (your choice between beancount/ledger/hledger matters less).
- hypersoar 8y agoAre you trying to import YNAB's budgeting philosphy into Beancount? If so, how? I've considered the same transition but was unsure how to handle having budgetary categories dissociated from physical accounts.
- lawn 8y agoActually, not really. I found out I never used the budgeting functionality other than to keep track of my previous spending. I haven't found an existing tool to budget in beancount so you'd have to write it yourself. Other people have successfully used Ledger's virtual postings (which doesn't exist in beancount) for budgeting though[0]. It might be a way forward for you? [0]: https://emacs.cafe/ledger/emacs/ynab/budgeting/2018/06/12/elbank-ynab.html https://emacs.cafe/ledger/emacs/ynab/budgeting/2018/06/12/el...