Beancount Import vs Tellico
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted budgeting & finance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Beancount Import
Semi-automated transaction import for Beancount ledgers
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Tellico
Lightweight income and expense web tracker
| Feature | Beancount Import | Tellico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | source, binary | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 469 | ★ 633 |
| First released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Mint | Mint, Wallet by BudgetBakers |
Why pick each one
Choose Beancount Import if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Beancount Import or Tellico better?
Tellico is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Beancount Import if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Beancount Import and Tellico free and open-source?
Yes. Beancount Import is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Tellico under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Beancount Import and Tellico with Docker?
Beancount Import: check the project docs for container support. Tellico: check the project docs for container support.